Construction Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in construction project management with a thorough understanding of the building design and construction process.
• Construction management experience related to base building, schools, commercial, cultural, life sciences, corporate fit-out and/or developer work. Experience with site construction.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, problem solving, presentation, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Proficient in essential software applications, including MS Office, Adobe Acrobat or similar PDF tools (e.g., Bluebeam, Nitro), and project management platforms such as Procore or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's or associate degree in construction management, Business, Architecture, Engineering (Civil, Structural, Mechanical) or related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate as an active member of a team of dynamic project managers in executing multi-phased projects, maintaining client expectations, and evolving project demands.
• Experience with construction oversite, design management, contract management and project communications.
• Responsible for monitoring progress in the field, schedule analysis, and quality control.
• Opportunity to build trust with and have direct interface with the construction team and client decision-makers.
• Identify project risks and develop risk mitigation strategies.
• Oversee and prepare accurate project documentation for all phases of the project.
• Participate in tracking and processing invoices, purchase orders, and other financial commitments, exposures and obligations.
• Maintain relationships with the wider construction industry, trade associates, vendors, and professional organizations.

Benefits

• Vacation starts on day one—accrue 3 weeks per year, plus a paid birthday off.
• 8 sick days and 9 paid holidays annually for full-time employees.
• Competitive benefits that support both personal and professional growth.
• 401(k) matching up to 8%