Assistant Facility Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Essential Duties :

The following is a list of the primary tasks of the Construction Superintendent, some of which may be delegated to jobsite personnel, but which require his or her close supervision :

• Safety - The primary responsibility for job safety rests with the Superintendent. Ensure safety is properly incorporated into job planning and execution; promote accountability among staff members and subcontractors as it relates to the project safety policies; and enforce these policies by actively participating in all safety-related functions.
• Quality – The Superintendent is responsible for all quality control on the project, both Company and subcontractors. Any repetitive quality problems with a subcontractor or vendor should be called to upper management's attention. The Company has a policy and past record of providing high quality work and this high-quality standard is to be maintained on each project.
• Job Planning - Development and implementation of the pre-job plan. Make course corrections to the plan as required. Create material handling and site utilization plans.
• Scheduling - Participate in the project scheduling to the extent necessary to ensure that it is "their schedule " and that it complies with the job planning.
• Mobilization - Complete specific tasks as assigned in pre-job planning sessions.
• Coordinate and supervise all Company work forces on the project including employment of laborers and craft persons. The Superintendent has the authority to hire and fire all hourly paid personnel under his or her direct supervision. This also includes the indoctrination of Foreman and holding them accountable.
• Develop Assistant Superintendents, Coordinators, Engineers, Foremen and craft persons.
• Personnel evaluation, development, and retention. The Superintendent will be consulted in the assignment of salaried staff. They are responsible for defining what is expected of (goal setting), providing feedback to, and evaluating salaried personnel under his or her direction. They are to recommend promotion, transfers, or termination according to the project's needs and personnel evaluations.
• Coordinate and schedule all subcontractors – Hold weekly scheduling meetings with all subcontractors' Foremen.
• Develop forms detailing and special construction methods for job efficiency.
• Maintain accurate time keeping and cost records.
• Study labor recaps and cost controls carefully to determine areas needing special attention and initiate changes and procedures to bring costs back into budget.
• Expedite vendors and subcontractors on a daily and weekly basis.
• Material Receiving - Be sure that material received is properly inspected for quantity and quality, and that the receiving tickets are properly signed and coded and submitted.
• Equipment - Equipment needs should be reviewed with their supervisor.
• Owner Relations – Participate in the Owner / Architect / Contractor meetings. Along with the Project Manager, ensure Owner and Owner's Representatives are aware of changes to schedule, potential conflicts, etc.
• Be sensitive to special requirements of the customer or neighbors to ensure satisfactory relations.
• Maintain Project Logs.

Physical Work Classification & Demands :

Position Qualifications :

Experience managing or overseeing installation of low voltage building systems

Electrical / Low Voltage Systems experience – 3 to 7 years

Communications Systems Installation Supervision

Outside / Inside Plant Cabling Installation Supervision

Structured Cabling Systems Installation Supervision

Credentials : Ideal candidates possess : PMP or BICSI - RTPM (Certified Technology Project Manager)

Other desirable credentials : BICISI Certified Cable Installer, RCDD – Registered Designer

Experience includes :

Security Systems Integrator

Audio Visual Systems Integrator

Communication System Integrator

Preferred Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree in construction management, Engineering, or Business. Professional accreditations, including DBIA, LEED, etc.