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Job DescriptionJob DescriptionWho we are:Callahan Construction Managers is a full-service construction management company based in Bridgewater MA, with regional offices in White Plains, NY. Callahan has served the New England and Northeast regions as a family business for over 70 years. As one of the regions largest open shop construction firms, Callahan provides a wide range of preconstruction and construction management services to local, regional, and national clients. Callahan enforces a high quality and innovative approach to all projects, including multi-family residential, senior housing, affordable housing, hospitality, life sciences, corporate office, educational, retail and other markets. Visit for more information.Summary/Objective: The Assistant Superintendent I will serve as a vital team member assisting the Lead Superintendent on the full scope of the physical construction of the project. The Assistant Superintendent is responsible for Safety, QA/QC, Subcontractor Management, Document Control, Schedule, Relationship Management & Project Management while representing Callahan Construction Managers throughout the full project cycle. The Assistant Superintendent I directs the day-to-day work of Callahan, Inc. tradesmen and the Subcontractors to turn out high quality work, within budget and on time. The Assistant Superintendent I also plans in advance and ensures the flow of personnel and materials will be available. All Callahan employees are required to be respectful and professional in their day-to-day work and to be ethical in all practices. Essential FunctionsSafety:Enforce compliance with all safety laws and regulations. Stop unsafe work and order Callahan, Inc. and Subcontractor employees away from hazards, etc. Review safety inspection reports, verify remediation has occurred, and documentAssist with NFPA 241 ComplianceReview site security daily - gates, fence line, signage, camerasUnderstand protocols and notify the Superintendent of all incidents and near missesDistribute and receive Subcontractor toolbox talksMaintaining onsite files of Subcontractor safety programs and MSDS sheetsEnsure subcontractors follow steps outlined in JHAs and SOAPs QA/QC:Understand Project QA/QC management and mockup plans Assist with tracking and close out of field reports in the Callahan Deficiency Log Assist with First Material Inspections and trackingSchedule and record 3rd party inspectionsVerify & Execute:Dimensional verificationAccuracy of work in placeAdherence to MAAB/FHA/ADA requirementsAssist in creating and managing punch & turnover process utilizing PlanGrid Subcontractor Management:Manage risk prevention requirements of site and Subcontractors by ensuring subcontracts and insurances are in place prior to mobilizationExecute site specific safety orientations and ensure that all Subcontractor employees have undergone badging and safety review prior to starting workConsistently walk project and ensure Callahan employee is present when Subcontractors are on-siteEnsure work is available to subcontractors to be successfulAssist with daily reports & SWPPPs inspectionsMaintain good communication and relationships with the labor force and their leaders. Monitor delivery schedule, coordinate and record deliveries, vendor and material typeManage and enforce daily cleanup, housekeeping, labor forces and trash removalNotify the Lead Superintendent of any delays resulting from labor, equipment or material shortages Document Control:Manage all field files including plans, specifications, RFIs, shop drawings, safety documents, etc.Assist with preparing docs for Subcontractor weekly meetings & Track Subcontractor Daily ReportsUpdate all required bindersProvide daily photo documentation of project and upload to job folderTrack hot list items Assist with T&M Log tracking Schedule:Understand and track progress of 3 week look aheadPlan work in advance to eliminate conflicts in plans specifications or between trades, and to ensure material and equipment deliveries as required Monitor subcontractors to ensure that they maintain adequate forces and productivity to execute the work in accordance with the schedule requirements. Communicate with the Lead Superintendent regarding shortcomingsRelationship Management: Establish and maintain positive relationships with Subcontractors Communicate effectively in a prompt and professional mannerFoster an encouraging team environmentProject Management:Manage daily activities and plan in advance for all needs of the projectManage site logistics to the approved logistics planUnderstand the plans and specificationsNotify the Lead Super of all required cost changes involving field conditions and receive authorization before proceedingProvide weekend coverage of Project in conjunction with entire teamInitiate adequate procedures and control for tool and material securityAll qualified applicants will be afforded equal opportunity. There shall be no discrimination based on race, color religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national original or on an applicants status as a protected veteran or as individual with a disability.

Created: 2025-04-04