Construction Operations Assistant - Iowa Sports Turf

Musco Sports Lighting•Des Moines, IA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Iowa Sports Turf, a division of Musco Sports Lighting, has an opening for a Construction Operations Assistant at our Des Moines office. The purpose of this position is to assist the Construction Operations Manager daily, overseeing all phases of field projects; including coordinating workers, material and equipment, ensuring that specifications are being followed and work is proceeding on schedule and within budget. The Construction Operations Assistant will also serve as the main administrative support and source of contact for vendors/customers.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
Six months to two years related experience and/or training required or equivalent combination of education and experience
Valid Driver's License required
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Innovative problem-solving with a team-oriented mindset
Highly flexible and adaptable, able to thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or similar field preferred

Responsibilities

Assist with managing projects with subcontractors
Handle customer calls/inquiries
Communicate with clients and subcontractors
Manage construction project calendar
Assist in estimating project scope and costs
Track purchases, deliveries and invoices; apply invoices against purchase orders
Provide onsite management of construction projects
Write proposals for smaller project
Manage project documents internally
Attend internal status meetings as required
Attend and/or coordinate prospective field visits/walkthroughs
Work toward continuous quality improvement
Stay current with changing technology, including software programs
Uphold, support, and promote all company policies and procedures
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations