Job Summary and Qualifications

Purcell Construction is a General Contracting, Construction Management and Design-Build firm. Our corporate office is located in Watertown, NY with a regional office in Richmond, VA. We have a passion for building and have a broad range of project experience. We’ve completed public and private projects in housing, higher education, healthcare, and historical renovations. We’ve developed a particular expertise in using prefabricated light gauge structural systems. We have constructed millions of square feet of buildings using this technology. Today, we continue to evolve the way we build.

Purcell is looking for a full-time Assistant Site Superintendent to work on projects in our New York markets. This individual will have the ability to coordinate teams, oversee subcontractors, and implement quality control. The ideal applicants should have a minimum of 4 years’ experience in commercial construction projects and the willingness to learn and collaborate with the superintendent on prime general contracts. Our goal is to deliver projects that exemplify high standards of quality and exceptional value while conforming to project design and specification criteria. This is an excellent starting management position with opportunity for an individual to further advance in the construction field.

Essential Functions

    • Assist the on-site supervisor in all aspects of construction including, but not limited to, mobilizing, layout and scheduling of work, coordinating field labor resources, monitoring subcontractors and their work, and coordinating material suppliers ensuring timely deliveries.
    • Implement Contractor's Quality Control Plan to ensure compliance with technical specifications, contract and quality requirements.
    • Participate in preconstruction meetings and initial inspections
    • Assist with time cards, toolbox talks, and equipment tracking onsite
    • Assist in the coordination of job meetings along with monitoring and enforcing safety compliance on the project. Ensure cleanliness and safety of project site at all times.
    • Schedule and/or coordinate all trade work and deliveries to the site.
    • Schedule and monitor subcontractor completion of all punch list work.
    • Ensure all required testing, inspections and occupancy permits are completed.
    • Ensure the project schedule is met and maintained
    • Prepare RFI’s for project manager review and submission
    • Prepare daily reports
    • Valid driver's license required. 

Education and Experience

    • Construction knowledge to include a minimum of four (4) years of construction experience on commercial construction projects, or similar experience in a construction related degree program.
    • Proficient with computers including Microsoft Office, specifically Outlook, Word and Excel. Experience with Procore, Adobe Acrobat/Bluebeam preferred.
    • Possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
    • Must be able to work independently with limited supervision and manage multiple tasks and meet critical deadlines on a routine basis.
    • Must be detail-oriented, assertive, persuasive and results-oriented.
    • Must have willingness to learn, and ability to coordinate/collaborate with others.
    • OSHA 10-Hour Construction Training Course, preferred.
    • First Aid and CPR Training Courses, preferred. 

Pay: From $75,000

Benefits:

    • 401(k) matching
    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Employee Assistance Program
    • Paid Time Off, Holidays, & Sick Time 

At Purcell, we recognize that one of our most important assets is our people. We offer our employees a platform to develop their skills and welcome opportunities to invest in them. We continually strive to maintain an atmosphere of collaboration, improvement and growth. This is an entry level position with potential for growth within our organization. We are willing to train the right candidate.

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Purcell Construction Corp. is an Equal Opportunities Employer.