Why Southern Land?
Our full-service company is comprised of planning, architecture, design, construction, and resident experience professionals—all in-house and working together every day to envision and create uniquely beautiful places.
Position Summary
The Assistant Superintendent supports both field operations and project management functions on active construction projects. This position is designed for a developing construction professional who is comfortable working in both the field and office environments, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget.
Essential Functions
- Assist with daily jobsite supervision and subcontractor coordination
- Monitor work for compliance with plans, specs, and schedule
- Enforce safety policies and participate in safety meetings
- Assist with inspections, punch lists, and quality control
- Maintain daily reports, photos, and documentation
- Coordinate deliveries, site logistics, and layout verification
- Participate in meetings with owners, architects, and subcontractors
- Communicate jobsite conditions and risks to leadership
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Proficiency in planning, scheduling, and production, in Microsoft Project or equivalent software and in Microsoft Office suite of software (Outlook/Word/Excel).
- High degree of professionalism and strong work ethic
- Must be dependable, proactive, and prompt
- Document control experience
- Multi-tasker with ability to stay focused on big picture while addressing daily issues
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong and pleasant telephone and interpersonal skills, and the ability to deal professionally with clients, vendors, and co-workers on the phone and in person
- Excellent organizational and time management skills, ability to take initiative, use good judgment, demonstrate a strong sense of urgency and attention to detail, and carry projects through to completion
- Ability to work independently, prioritize work and ask for further clarification when necessary
- Ability to work under pressure with tight time constraints, as well as the ability to deal with frequent interruptions, unresolved situations, frequent change, delays, or unexpected events
Work Environment
- Combination of office and active jobsite work throughout Middle Tennessee
Required Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 5 years of commercial construction and/or multi-family experience preferred
- Ability to read plans and specifications
Company Overview
Southern Land Company believes that community is the heart of every successful development project. With that as our starting point, we create residential developments around the country that provide a generous, comfortable lifestyle to those that call them home. In support of our single family and multifamily projects, we also undertake key retail, office, and recreation developments to craft convenient, complete communities. We believe in big ideas and paying attention to every detail required to realize them.
We Have…
- A strong brand recognized for quality, performance, and artistry
- Guiding principles of creativity and innovation
- An open mind for new ideas and creative methods
- A strong compensation and benefits package, including health, vision, dental, 401k with a strong match and more!
Southern Land Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and we seek to create an inclusive workplace that embraces diverse backgrounds, life experiences and perspectives. Southern Land Company offers a competitive benefits package, including 401k and paid time off. For more information, please visit our website at www.southernland.com.
The above information is only an illustration of the general nature and level of work performed by the employee within this classification. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the Company and employee and is subject to change by the Company as the needs of the Company and requirements of the job change.
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