Amity Foundation is a safe place where people can change in an environment that fosters trust; where new values can be formed; responsibility developed, and lasting relationships built. Amity is dedicated to the inclusion and habilitation of people marginalized by addiction, homelessness, trauma, criminality, incarceration, poverty, racism, sexism, and violence. Amity is committed to research, development implementation, and dissemination of information regarding community building.

Job Summary:

The Associate Construction Superintendent will work with project managers and general contractors to complete large commercial and residential projects from beginning to end. This will require travel to various sites in Southern California to supervise GC and subcontractor activities, verifying attendance, performance and adherence to both local agency and Amity standards. This may include ensuring the project is completed on time and under budget. This may also include but not limited to ensuring various regulations, safety and code related activities are compliant with local, state and federal construction regulations.

 

Essential Duties:

Oversee day-to-day activities.

Ensuring contractor/subcontractor attendance and adherence to schedule.

Effectively and professionally communicate problematic installations to the construction crews and work to develop solutions rather than simply identifying problems.

Identifies potential procurement bottlenecks before the project timeline is adversely affected.

Review and respond to requests for information from the construction teams.

• Ensure quality construction exceeds company standards and that proper industry techniques and processes are utilized.
• Ensure contractors/subcontractors and the construction teams meet contractual conditions of performance.
• Prepare external and internal reports relating to job status, daily progress and deliverables.
• Communicate both positive and negative issues as they develop to their Amity supervisor.
• Reading, interpreting and execution of construction blueprints.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations. Able to identify issues before they become emergent.
• Investigates accidents, or delays at sites and develops corrective action plans as needed.
• Maintains historical service records and construction prints/records for projects.
• Attend Amity meetings, and community building events as requested by supervisor.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

 

Education and Experience:

Required:             

• Bachelor of the Art’s degree in a construction related field AND
  • 5 years of work experience in the construction industry OR
  • Associate of the Art’s degree AND
    • 10 years of work experience in the construction industry OR
    • High School Diploma or equivalent AND
      • 15 years of work experience in the construction industry.
      • 5 years of supervisory and / or management experience.

       

      Certifications or Licenses:

      Required:

      • Current CPR and First Aid Certification.
      • Tuberculosis test from a health professional.
      • Valid Driver’s License.
      • Ability to pass a Live Scan background check.

      Preferred:

      • Certified Safety Professional (CSP).
      • OSHA 30 certification.

       

      Skills/Abilities:

      • Strong verbal, written, communication and problem-solving skills.
      • Understanding all facets of the construction process.
      • Excellent time and project management skills.
      • Experience managing multiple projects and at various stages simultaneously.
      • Strong ability to evaluate data and determine the needs of a project.
      • Excellent knowledge and proficiency with MS Office including Excel and PowerPoint; working knowledge of project management software.

       

      ADA Information:

      Physical Requirements: 

      • The employee may be required at times to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing 50 pounds or heavier with assistance and/or the use of proper equipment.
      • Frequently required to stand for extended periods of time.
      • Frequently move from one location to another.
      • Frequently required to remain on task for extended periods of time.
      • Frequently required to reach, walk, climb, pull, push, grasp, stretch, and stoop.
      • Frequently required talk, hear, see, and use repetitive motions.
      • Frequently required to communicate verbally and in written formats.
      • Frequently able to use all types of vision, such as close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception, to complete daily tasks.
      • Required to wear location and professionally appropriate clothing, shoes and safety gear.

       

             Mental Demands:

      • Ability to change direction as priorities shift.
      • Ability to thrive in environments that require the ability to adapt to changing circumstances.
      • Ability to cope with occasionally difficult or temperamental students, faculty or outside contractors.
      • Ability to cope with mental and emotional stress related to the position.

       

      Work Conditions:

      • Generally, in an outdoor setting, but frequently works indoors.
      • Works in outdoor elements such as heat, precipitation and wind.

       

      Environmental Conditions:

      • The noise level in the work environment is moderate loud to loud (70-90 dB).
      • The temperature in the work environment is usually moderate but can be hot or cold.

       

      Travel:

      • Must travel as needed.

       

      Note: This job description is intended to describe the general nature and work responsibilities of the position. It is not possible or desirable to commit every detailed aspect of each job to a written description. This job description and the duties of this position are subject to change, modification, and addition as deemed necessary by the company. Job descriptions alone cannot be used as an argument to refuse work assignments. Faculty are required to comply with supervisory instructions and perform other job duties, responsibilities and assignments required by company officials. This job description does not constitute an employment contract between the company and any employee. The job responsibilities of this position may include cross-training in other functions to ensure satisfactory operation.