Construction Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Three to six years of construction management experience in a field supervisory role.
• Demonstrated ability to direct the work of others, including subcontractors and suppliers.
• Working knowledge of the construction process, including scheduling, contract administration, equipment, and manpower.
• Knowledge of safety and government regulations, such as OSHA, with demonstrated success implementing them on a job site.
• Alignment with Clark Standards of Excellence: self-motivated, results-oriented, adaptable, a team player, accountable, ethical, innovative, resilient, builds relationships, builds people/teams and followership, sets direction, and executes.
• Ability to frequently be on foot and navigate active job sites with uneven terrain, stairs, ladders, and hoists.
• Ability to perform physical tasks involving bending, kneeling, reaching, and frequently lifting or carrying up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to communicate effectively and visual acuity to read plans and inspect work.
• Flexibility to work extended hours during critical project phases or client deadlines and respond outside regular hours when business needs require it.
• An undergraduate degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, or a related discipline is preferred but not required.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of construction management software platforms and tools, including Procore, PlanGrid, FieldWire, Bluebeam, and P6.
• An undergraduate degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate installation of work in accordance with contract documents, the project schedule, and the planned sequence of work; monitor project milestones and the requirements to achieve them.
• Maintain thorough knowledge of the contract documents and the scope of work for assigned areas or trades.
• Understand the duration of each activity.
• Apply knowledge of equipment capabilities and develop plans for optimum utilization.
• Know scheduled delivery dates for materials and equipment that directly affect assigned areas or trades.
• Supervise the field workforce to ensure work is completed cost-effectively; understand applicable budgets and identify causes and remedies when costs are not aligned with budgets, estimates, or reasonable expectations.
• Implement the safety program and conduct scheduled and unscheduled safety inspections to ensure working conditions and work habits comply with company and government standards; take remedial action when required.
• Establish a hazard-recognition procedure at the beginning of every new activity and maintain thorough knowledge of company safety standards, manuals, and procedures.
• Maintain good working relationships with subcontractors and suppliers.
• Proactively identify and develop relationships with industry professionals to generate and win appropriate work.
• Take an active role in recruiting industry talent and identifying, hiring, and retaining outstanding people.
• Anticipate stakeholder needs, desires, and goals to exceed their expectations.
• Follow Clark Construction safety policies and procedures and applicable laws at all work locations.
• Monitor and respond to communications as needed for time-sensitive matters or emergencies.

Benefits

• Base salary and bonus potential
• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid time off
• Retirement/401(k) and Company Contribution plan
• Life insurance
• Commuter benefit
• Short- and long-term disability
• Fitness reimbursement
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Back-up daycare
• Tutoring and family support benefits
• Employee assistance program (EAP) and Work-Life assistance
• Holiday contribution program