Construction Assistant
About The Position
Every day, our team members do amazing things in pursuit of our shared purpose to build trust with our clients, partners, subcontractors, and teammates. No matter your background, education, or career path, if you share our vision to create extraordinary experiences, you belong at HITT. A Construction Assistant will help with a myriad of tasks to assist project managers to successfully complete projects and assignments. This includes, but is not limited to, organizing project documentation, preparing meeting packages and pricing packages, information distribution with subs and project team members, and operation and maintenance manuals. This role sits within HITT's Industrial group, which delivers new construction, renovations, expansions, and fit-outs across distribution centers, warehouses, manufacturing, aviation, automotive, mission critical, advanced manufacturing, central utility plants, and other complex industrial facilities nationwide. This position supports a newly awarded industrial campus in Hurt, VA. Project Overview Newly secured project in southern Virginia supporting a growing industrial market in the region Large-scale, long-duration build (100+ weeks) with an established site team structure, including multiple superintendents, assistant superintendents, project managers, and APMs Site setup and mobilization underway now, with groundbreaking next month Backed by HITT's broader Industrial platform, which collaborates with project stakeholders to develop focused action plans that bring complex projects online as fast and safely as possible Growth opportunity within HITT's Industrial group, which also covers advanced manufacturing, mission critical, energy, power generation, and heavy civil work Out-of-town assignment with per diem support for the duration of the project
Requirements
- Experience with Word, Excel, and other Microsoft-based software
- Software proficiency – able to adapt to and learn how to use sector-, project-, and specific software systems, including but not limited to ProCore, Primavera P6, Adobe, and BlueBeam
- Willingness to work out of town for the duration of the assignment, with per diem provided
- Integrity – behaves consistently with The HITT Way in all matters
- Self-development – seeks continuous improvement of knowledge and abilities
- Teamwork and collaboration – able to work collaboratively with people of various backgrounds and styles
- Customer service oriented, committed to going beyond the "normal" call of duty
- Ability to recognize The HITT Way and implement HITT philosophy
Nice To Haves
- Four-year degree from an accredited university is preferred
- Prior experience with a professional organization with a proven track record of accountability, professionalism, and organization skills is preferred
- Self-motivated and proactive – takes initiative and seeks responsibility
Responsibilities
- The Construction Assistant reports directly to the Project Manager
- Required to communicate daily with the Project Management staff, subcontractors, vendors, and clients
- Ensure effective communication, consistent quality of work products, and timely delivery of documentation is required
- Communication must be clear, concise, and professional with style tailored appropriately to the audience
Benefits
- performance-based bonuses
- premium health care coverage including vision and dental
- employer-matched 401(k)
- wellness reimbursement program
- paid holidays and time-off
- other voluntary benefits and leave types
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
