Construction Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field, or suitable experience with similar project scope and scale.
• 1–3 years of experience supporting construction project management on large industrial projects exceeding $50 million in total project value.
• Experience on projects involving multiple trades and disciplines, such as civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and piping.
• Working knowledge of project controls, including budgeting, scheduling, and cost tracking.
• Experience with Electronic Document Management Systems (EDMS) for document control, transmittals, and records management.
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents and engineering drawings.
• Proficiency with scheduling and project management software such as Primavera P6 or MS Project.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in various weather conditions and navigate active construction sites.
• May require lifting up to 25 pounds.
• Willingness to travel to launch sites as needed.
• May require extended hours during critical project phases.
• Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in aerospace, power generation, or similar industrial facilities.
• Exposure to launch pad, test stand, or similar specialized infrastructure construction.
• Familiarity with aerospace industry standards and requirements.
• Experience in remote or logistically challenging construction environments.
• Basic understanding of cryogenic systems, high-pressure piping, or specialized aerospace infrastructure.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety certification.
• Exposure to earned value management (EVM) or similar project performance tracking methods.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in tracking project budgets, forecasts, and cost reporting across multiple trades and disciplines.
• Support schedule development, updates, and critical path analysis with the project team.
• Assist with contract administration, including subcontractor pay applications, change orders, and submittal tracking.
• Support procurement coordination for materials and equipment required for launch infrastructure construction.
• Assist in preparing project status reports, meeting minutes, and stakeholder communications.
• Support coordination among design engineering, construction superintendents, and subcontractors to resolve field issues.
• Assist with document control for RFIs, drawings, specifications, and project correspondence within the project EDMS.
• Support risk identification and tracking, escalating issues to senior project management as needed.
• Participate in project meetings and help drive action items to closure.
• Develop project management skills under the mentorship of senior project managers.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Basic and supplemental life insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• 401(k) with company match of up to 5%.
• Education Support Program.
• Stock options for regular employees working at least 20 hours per week.
• Up to four weeks of paid time off per year based on weekly scheduled hours.
• Up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Depending on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on company discretion.