We're hiring an Assistant Superintendent to lead a one-of-a-kind, high-end residential projects. Assistant superintendents are dedicated on-site construction managers, coordinating, and overseeing detailed scopes of work and safety of field crew and subcontractors. They have highly advanced interior and exterior carpentry skills and a demonstrated ability to execute work within very tight tolerances. They have an aptitude for providing creative constructability solutions to a variety of design challenges and are key to executing the high-quality work that Dowbuilt is known for. This role requires a deep knowledge of construction best practices and the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with the crew, clients, vendors, subtrades, designers, engineers/consultants, and architects. This position will be based at a project site in Morgan, UT and will require regular on-site presence.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Ensure that all promised deadlines are met, that slipping deadlines are identified early, and that new deadlines are communicated to the Superintendent and Project Manager
Lead finish crew with a positive attitude and collaborative approach. Utilize Field Check-In’s on a quarterly basis for performance feedback, mentoring, and career development.
Conduct site walk-throughs in order to help subcontractors prepare proposals and site-specific safety plans
Enforce workplace rules and standards, site rules, and safety guidelines. Implement disciplinary actions when necessary.
Collaborate with Project Team to establish a finish scope estimate (i.e., Control Estimate) and co-manage Dowbuilt labor, materials, and subcontractor costs (i.e., Cost-to-Complete report review)
Manage and conduct building layout & dimensional control, proficient with use of builder’s level, rotary Laser levels, total stations, etc.
Collaborate with Superintendent to establish and maintain manpower projections and report any changes in resource needs to the labor management team in a timely manner. Utilize Field Labor Projections to project labor requirements.
In conjunction with Superintendent, plan, communicate, and maintain the daily and weekly work scopes and finish expectations with the crew. Utilize the 3-week look-ahead and other tools.
Provide Superintendent information for Daily Job Logs daily verbally or written or in Fieldwire or the approved Dowbuilt platform if you so choose.
Ensure that all employees have required tools and equipment per the Company Tool Policy, unique project requirements, and job descriptions
Provide field-generated information regularly (as-built drawings, photos, architectural measurements, etc.) in an accurate, thorough, complete, and legible format in Fieldwire, Sharefile and other official Dowbuilt platforms. Document as-built information regularly.
Responsible for adherence to quality standards and finish work protection is always in place
Meet on an as-needed basis and at the end of a project with reporting staff for Employee Development Meetings (EDMs) and written Field Check-ins
Maintain neighbor relations with Superintendent.
Maintain a positive and solution-oriented attitude

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

15+ years of experience as a carpenter/finish carpenter, preferably within the residential construction industry
Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively with a wide variety of people
Ability to motivate others to perform work at their highest and best
Proficiency with company software tools: MS Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word), Bluebeam, FieldWire, Procore and Smartsheet
Enthusiasm for fostering an inclusive work environment, leading diverse teams, and a commitment to increasing equity for all employees
Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field and/or equivalent professional experience
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
Must complete or already have acquired the appropriate safety training commensurate with the position and location
Advocate for safety in action and attitude; reinforce awareness to reduce risk of injury to self and others
Ability to follow instructions, take notes, and perform work as designated
Ability to be an active listener, ask for help, and suggest solutions
Be a team player and foster a positive and constructive environment onsite
Exhibit good manners and respect for the team, subcontractors, and clients
Consistently work toward a high level of accuracy and efficiency
Continually learn and develop new skills and capabilities
Possess technical knowledge of building methods and construction practice
Ability to manage stress and maintain composure in challenging situations
Demonstrate accountability
Master Finish Carpenter experience and competencies include:
- Trim work in either paint grade or stain grade material is tight with no gap
- Crown molding install at various wall angles with coped or mitered joinery
- Base coping expert
- Paneling fabrication and install
- Expert at dimensioning lumber to exact size – even tapered pieces of trim
- Familiar with some stair work including handrails and skirt boards
- Satisfactory math skills for figuring out angles and pitches for roofs, stairs, and railings
- Ability to hang doors efficiently with dead even reveals on 3 sides
- Customize doors to correct size and configuration including gluing up to 2-3 piece moving wall-type doors
- Ability to hang blank doors from scratch
- Familiar with mortising & installing door hardware
- Must have glue-up joinery skills for shelving, table or bench tops
- Familiar with sharpening techniques for chisels & plane blades. Keep edge tools sharp
- Skilled and efficient cabinet installer; scribed joints in cabinetry and other casework is tight
Demonstrate and support a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion
US Work Authorization
This position will be based at a project site in Morgan, UT and will require regular on-site presence.

WHAT WE OFFER
We are a fun, easygoing bunch of professionals who take a lot of pride in the work we do. We acknowledge the contributions and talents of our team members by providing benefits that support you at work and in life:

Competitive pay commensurate with skills and experience
100% paid Medical, Dental, Vision, short-term disability and $50k in basic life insurance for full-time employees – 1^st of the month following DOH
35% Medical and 30% Dental + Vision coverage for eligible dependents
401(k) retirement savings plan with 3% employer safe harbor contribution
8 paid holidays each year, no waiting period
Paid Time-Off (PTO) – 2.31 hours per week to start (120 hours annually) with an increase to this accrual each January with years of service up to max 192 hours/24 days annually
Mentorship and career development opportunities
Annual discretionary bonus

WHO WE ARE
Dowbuilt is a construction company founded in 1980, and today our talented teams can be found from coast to coast. We excel at cutting-edge, innovative, never-been-done-before residential projects and home service—all of which require precision and impeccable attention to detail. We work with top architects, and our builds are regularly featured in publications such as Architectural Digest, Architectural Record, and Dwell.

The Dowbuilt culture is one of care—care for our employees, clients, and the talented craftspeople we partner with—resulting in care for the incredible designs we bring to life.

HOW YOU'LL GROW
We’re committed to investing in our team members’ ongoing professional development. At Dowbuilt, we want everyone to have equal opportunity to play to their strengths, fill gaps in knowledge, and grow professionally. We believe that effective career development requires two-way, open communication between employee and manager. Expectation setting happens on both sides, along with support, mentorship, and goal setting at regular intervals. Find out where your career will take you at Dowbuilt.

Dowbuilt is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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