Assistant Construction Manager
About The Position
The Assistant Construction Manager provides project administration, coordination, and project controls support for the successful delivery of design and construction projects. Working closely with Project Managers, the role assists with project planning, scheduling, documentation, reporting, and stakeholder coordination to help ensure projects are delivered efficiently and in accordance with client requirements. The role supports project execution by maintaining project control documents and records, tracking project progress and performance, supporting budget and schedule management, and ensuring compliance with document control procedures. It also prepares timely progress reports and promotes quality standards across project documentation and deliverables. The position helps enhance communication among project teams and supports delivery of services to standards of quality, professionalism, and client satisfaction.
Requirements
- 1–3 years of related experience in the construction industry, or prior experience with City, State, and/or Government work.
- Ability to manage detailed processes and solve problems quickly in a high-pressure environment.
- Strong customer service background with demonstrated customer satisfaction results.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Team interaction skills.
- Self-motivated, organized, and professional.
- Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Knowledge of construction management software.
- Knowledge of project scheduling software.
Nice To Haves
- A degree in Construction Management is preferred.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret construction contracts, accounting statements, business publications, professional journals, and technical procedures is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with project stakeholders to support project coordination and documentation.
- Assist Project Managers and Construction Managers throughout all phases and aspects of projects with documentation and logistics.
- Provide administrative support to Field Staff.
- Document whether safety compliance standards are being followed in the field.
- Support project stakeholders in maintaining the project data management system.
- Support field logistics as directed by key project stakeholders.
- Support billing procedures and timely invoice processing.
- Review specifications and drawings and become familiar with the project and its critical path items.
- Manage meeting minutes and distribute them to key project stakeholders.
- Obtain and maintain all documentation required by the contract.
- Ensure timely reviews of RFIs and submittals, including coordination with engineers.
- Provide administrative support for change order documentation and ensure file management protocols are followed.
- Assemble closeout documents and address noncompliant contractors directly to obtain compliance.
- Prepare and communicate ad hoc reports as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
