Construction Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or business administration.
• 0–3 years of professional work experience.
• Ability to demonstrate professionalism and performance in planning, design, pre-construction, construction, scheduling, and team coordination activities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to analyze data for clients and project teams and communicate effectively at all levels of management.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact with executive-level healthcare clients, both internal and external.
• Ability to multitask, work independently, and manage construction project aspects effectively and efficiently.
• Self-motivated and proactive attitude.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office programs, including PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Teams.
• Integrity and support for the company, its values, and employees, with a focus on meeting or exceeding client requirements and expectations.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills, including the ability to prioritize and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and willingness to learn, take on challenges, and demonstrate growth potential.
• Flexibility and adaptability as the company grows.
• Ability to travel by car, plane, or other forms of transportation to attend owner/client meetings; project-site travel may be required for 25–75% of the time commitment.

Nice To Haves

• Prior construction experience and a basic understanding of construction processes and project coordination.
• Experience with eBuilder, Bluebeam, or Smartsheet.

Responsibilities

• Assist internal partners, design team members, and other consultants with project feasibility analysis.
• Interface with client project leads and administration teams, client user groups, property managers, and vendors.
• Assist with qualification, selection, and contract negotiations for architecture/engineering firms, general contractors, and other Owner consultants.
• Review, negotiate, and approve additional-work and change-order requests from A/E firms, general contractors, and other Owner consultants.
• Assist in supervising the selected architect’s programming and planning efforts.
• Perform site analysis and investigations.
• Assist in developing and adhering to detailed development budgets and schedules.
• Assist in obtaining required public project approvals, including CON, zoning, annexation, site plan approval, wetlands, and other processes.
• Review design development and construction documents for adequacy relative to the Owner’s approved program.
• Assist in evaluating construction allowances, contingencies, and general conditions.
• Provide construction administration in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Monitor construction manager performance for potential risks and provide leadership in project safety, quality, and infection prevention.
• Assist with project cost control and prepare timely, accurate monthly budget reports and invoices.
• Assist with selection, procurement, delivery, and installation oversight for medical and other equipment, signage, and furniture, coordinating with applicable vendors and consultants and the construction schedule.
• Assist in preparing monthly client reports and develop and monitor project performance indicators.
• Assist in creating project overview and status-report presentations for client administration, boards, and committees.
• Work collaboratively with others and support the company’s culture, business goals, and objectives.
• Perform additional responsibilities that may arise beyond those listed.