Assistant Superintendent - Water/Wastewater - Charlotte

Company: HarperGC
Location: Charlotte
Posted on: February 19, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Salary: Summary/Objective: Promotes the company mission statement by joining the Project Manager and Superintendent as a team who work together to create a safe work environment, build a quality project, and keep projects on schedule while earning a fair and reasonable profit. Essential Functions: Learn what it means to be the main contact for the project at the jobsite. Assist in overseeing the project to make all critical field decisions or understand where to get assistance from. Assist in and learn to oversee the project to ensure proper project decisions ensure PM is making timely and appropriate decisions to provide information and items necessary for the project. Scheduling Delivery Logistics, Staging & Phasing Quality Control Employee staffing levels Ability to communicate with Owner and Architect/Engineer relating to field issues. Investigating issues. Assist in resolving issues. Knowing the proper time to involve Owners and Architects/Engineers. Demonstrate leadership regarding Harper Big 6. Safety/SOAR. Core. Procurement/Scheduling. Pre-Install Meetings. Exterior Skin Systems Meetings. Utility strike prevention plan. Assist and Understand the Project Safety Requirements. Ensure Harper safety requirements are explained, implemented, and demonstrated. Develop and implement working relationship with Safety Manager. Project specific safety pre-planning. Coordinate with Safety Manager to develop a project-site specific SOAR Orientation Document. Soar Implementation if allowing other Harper staff to conduct orientations ensure proper message and execution of the document. OSHA standards are understood and followed based on the actions of workers on the job. Performing weekly Toolbox Talks with all active trades. Conduct Safety Stand down Training as necessary. Participates in the timely and effective investigation of all incidents including injuries, property damage, behavioral issues and near misses. Conduct weekly site safety inspections in Procore. Learn to understand the importance of an accurate and up to date procurement log. Assist the Superintendent/PM to create Schedules as well as determine sequencing of work. Understand project QAQC: QA example: Pre-installation meetings. QC example: Visual and documents inspections of work in place. Assist in overseeing the coordination of all Trade Partners. Project site specific logistics/use including associated rules. Scheduling of each trade (who goes where and when to start). Developing and implementing recovery strategies to maintain project schedule. Clarity of design versus installation (RFIs). Schedule for the trades (durations and commitments of durations). Supervise field staff to ensure staff development. This includes Foreman, Field Engineers, and Interns. Also includes assisting in the development of Project Engineers. Ability to manage timesheets for field staff. Ability to manage and complete all daily reports. Manage all jobsite equipment. Recognize and understand the importance of compliance with local building codes. Participate and recognize the importance of all required inspections for the project. Ability to create and execute a proper Harper punch list prior to inviting Engineer/Owner to develop a punch list. Procore: Fill-In Daily Log. Read commitment scopes of work and understand content. Navigate and understand how to utilize directory. Utilize and understand all functions of the drawings tab. Create and track an observation. Utilize the photos application. Create and maintain the punch-list. Know where to find the schedule, read and understand. Understand how to navigate and seek information from Specs tool. Understand how to navigate and seek information from Submittals. Ability to enter timesheet in Procore. Competencies: Scheduling: Ability to understand material delivery dates and when they are required. Demonstrate ability to understand conflicts regarding design. With Trade Partners. With Arch/Engineers. Demonstrate willingness and some ability to run a Trade Partner coordination meeting. Runs the meeting effectively. Also show the ability to understand when documentation is required related to drawing and specification updates and/or cost impacts. Demonstrate ability to develop and manage a QAQC program. OSHA 10 certified. Proven track record of a strong safety culture on the jobsite is a leader in safety. Some understanding of construction means and methods for all scopes of work. Understand the importance of communicating and developing relationships with City, Local Agencies and Utility representatives. Demonstrate the ability to lead the jobsite to include: Harper Personnel. Trade Partners. Demonstrate flexibility and accept change often. Must be detail oriented. Supervise multiple tasks and meet deadlines consistently. Able to solve complex issues. A Can Do attitude. Read and understand people and their intentions. Can build relationships with project teammates and trade partners. Supervisory Responsibilities:The Assistant Superintendent shall assist the Superintendent in supervising all Trade Partners, consultants, and vendors daily. This supervision shall ensure adequate manpower is available for each task and compliant work is performed. Work Environment:While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; extreme cold and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock and risk of vibration. The noise level in the work environment is sometimes loud. Physical Demands:The Assistant Superintendent is required to work in a variety of conditions relative to construction environments and must be able to perform the physical requirements of the job, as assigned. Weather and climate conditions will vary throughout the progress of a project, and the ASUP must be able to inspect all ongoing construction activities over the duration of the assigned project. This role requires walking over varied terrain, climbing, stooping, bending, and lifting. Lifting requirements vary from minimal loads to heavy; but help is always available with heavier loads. Inspection for quality, consistency and completeness of work frequently requires climbing ladders, stairs, and scaffolding. Travel Required: Travel to/from multiple jobsites, projects, and offices. Minimal overnight or weekend travel. Driving a company-owned vehicle is required to perform the duties of an ASUP. The ASUP is required to have a valid state-issued license, a satisfactory motor vehicle record, safe driving behavior, and must adhere to our Driving and Truck Policy. Education and Experience: Minimum experience shall include previous position as a Foreman. Experience with Harper GC may be a plus. Additional Eligibility Requirements: None. Work Authorization/Security Clearance Requirements:Authorized to work in the United States. Affirmative Action/EEO statement: Harper GCprovides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Harper GC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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