Baldwin & Shell Construction Company is searching for an experienced Assistant Superintendent who will thrive in our Central Arkansas Team. The Central Arkansas Team at Baldwin & Shell handles general commercial construction, construction management, and design-build delivery projects of all sizes throughout Central Arkansas.
The Assistant Superintendent supervises all company field employees on the project, coordinates all subcontractor operations with the subcontractor foreman, and in the absence of Superintendent, will oversee the entire project. The Assistant Superintendent reports directly to the Project Superintendent.
Responsibilities:
- Keep track of project progress.
- Ensure compliance with safety, health, and work quality standards.
- Supervise staff, provide work direction and constructive feedback.
- Assist the Project Superintendent with their duties.
- Resolve on-site issues and emergencies.
- Follow and help enforce established safety rules and regulations to maintain a safe and clean jobsite.
- Ensure compliance with safety, health, and work quality standards.
- Monitor and report daily progress; prepare and submit daily reports and photos.
- Coordinate subcontractors, trades, and on-site labor to meet sequence and schedule.
- Track work schedule, identify delays, and help implement corrective actions to maintain timeline.
- Verify and communicate scope of work, drawings, RFIs, and submittals to field crews.
- Coordinate deliveries, material staging, and on-site storage; inspect incoming materials for compliance.
- Conduct quality control inspections; ensure work meets drawings, specs, and punch-list items.
- Assist with layout, staking, and field measurements; ensure accurate implementation of plans.
- Communicate with project management, engineers, inspectors, and owners; attend coordination meetings.
- Document and resolve field issues, incidents, and subcontractor disputes; maintain logs.
- Assist in manpower planning and productivity tracking; recommend resource adjustments.
- Support commissioning, startup, and turnover activities; prepare punch lists and closeout documentation.
- Maintain site housekeeping, traffic control, and protection of finished work.
- Help prepare schedule updates, cost tracking inputs, and submittal reviews.
- Train and mentor junior field staff and enforce company policies.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- At least three (3) years of commercial construction experience as an Assistant Superintendent, Foreman, or Crew Lead required.
- Knowledge and understanding of local quality, safety, and health guidelines for construction job sites.
- Ability to read and adhere to labels, safety warnings, and guidelines.
- Have an in-depth understanding of construction operations and processes.
- Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communications skills.
- Must be self-driven, motivated and possess the ability to work effectively and independently.
- Must possess strong organizational and time management skills and the ability to perform under pressure.
- Must be available to work overtime, possibly including weekends as needed.
- Must be able to pass a background check and pre-employment drug test.
- Pursuant to the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Act 593, this position is a designated safety-sensitive position according to Baldwin & Shell standards and processes.
Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of the employee's activities, duties, or responsibilities required for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.
What we offer:
- Highly competitive compensation
- 401(k) retirement with matching funds
- Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
- 8 Paid holidays
- Vacation accrual
- Company stock purchase option
- Short-term disability
- Maternity and Paternity Leave
- Pet insurance
- Free & confidential Employee Assistance Program
- Excellent work environment
Baldwin & Shell is proud to offer highly competitive compensation, benefits package, and a family work environment!
If you think you would thrive in this position, please apply with us today!
For more information or questions, please reach out to our Human Resources Team:
Baldwin & Shell is a drug-free workplace and an E-Verify participant.
Baldwin & Shell is proud to be a part of an Equal Opportunity Employer to include women, minorities, veterans, persons with disabilities, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, origin, and genetic information. All are encouraged to apply!
