Assistant Site Manager
About The Position
Advantic Building Group designs, fabricates, and installs structural solutions using Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP). The Assistant Site Manager supports and helps lead field operations on data center construction projects, working with experienced leaders to deliver projects safely, on schedule, and to client quality standards. This is an onsite, full-time position supporting active project sites, with extensive travel and extended project assignments throughout the United States and, at times, internationally. Candidates may reside anywhere in the U.S. The role provides exposure to complex mission-critical construction projects and opportunities to grow into greater leadership responsibilities, including structured development intended to prepare the employee for future Site Manager responsibilities. Project assignments may require extended stays near construction sites in accordance with company travel policies.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Minimum 3 years of progressive construction field leadership experience.
- Prior experience as a Foreman, Lead, Assistant Superintendent, or in a similar field leadership role.
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification.
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Valid driver's license.
- Ability and willingness to travel extensively to project sites across the United States.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint, and Word.
Nice To Haves
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience supporting data center, mission-critical, industrial, manufacturing, or large commercial construction projects, including coordination of MEP systems and subcontractors.
- Additional certifications such as First Aid/CPR, Competent Person, Rigging, or related safety credentials.
- Experience with construction management platforms such as Procore, Primavera P6, Bluebeam, Touchplan, BIM360, Microsoft Project, HammerTech, or Power BI.
Responsibilities
- Support the Site Manager in leading daily construction operations on active project sites.
- Lead by example and hold crews and subcontractors accountable to company standards for safety, quality, and performance.
- Direct field crews, foremen, subcontractors, and assigned work areas.
- Monitor productivity, workmanship, and schedule performance, and conduct site walks to identify and resolve issues.
- Serve as acting site leader when the Site Manager is unavailable.
- Coach and develop team members while promoting accountability and continuous improvement.
- Partner with Project Managers and Site Managers to execute project schedules and project execution plans.
- Coordinate manpower, equipment, material deliveries, laydown areas, site logistics, and work sequencing.
- Maintain and communicate short-term look-ahead schedules, manage subcontractor activities, and resolve field conflicts.
- Participate in coordination meetings involving trades, MEP contractors, commissioning teams, and vendors.
- Perform field quality inspections and support punch list completion.
- Review drawings, specifications, RFIs, and submittals; identify discrepancies, constructability concerns, and field conflicts for timely resolution.
- Maintain accurate daily reports, labor tracking, and project documentation.
- Communicate project status, risks, and field issues to project leadership.
- Support monthly reporting related to schedule, quality, safety, and project performance.
- Promote and enforce the company's safety culture and OSHA compliance standards.
- Lead toolbox talks, safety meetings, and pre-task planning activities; identify hazards and correct unsafe conditions.
- Exercise stop-work authority when unsafe conditions or work practices are observed.
- Support on-site safety personnel and reinforce safe work practices with crews and subcontractors.
- Support commissioning, startup, turnover, owner acceptance, and project closeout activities.
- Assist with training team members on company systems and technology.
- Participate in development opportunities intended to prepare for future Site Manager responsibilities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
