Construction Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Documented experience in assisting with the managing of construction projects
• Able to work under pressure and coordinate numerous activities to achieve maximum efficiency.
• Self-motivated with skills to motivate others.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong computer skills.
• Prolonged periods sitting / standing at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to walk the property and lay down yards.
• Ability to carry up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Understanding of project proposal and contract documents.
• Assist the PM with coordination of construction activities with the owner, subcontractors, and company personnel.
• Assist the PM with tracking of resources and subcontractors.
• Promote and enforce safety as a priority as part of the Company’s management philosophy.
• Assist the project team as needed in all aspects including purchasing, engineering, accounting, cost, and construction administrative functions as they relate to the project.
• Assist Project Controls team with planning, cost management, estimating, takeoffs, progress tracking, reporting, scheduling, and change / risk management.
• Maintain working relationships with Owner, engineers, suppliers, and subcontractors to facilitate construction activities.
• Take meeting minutes for all project meetings.
• Review, receive and assist in the approval of subcontractor and vendor payment applications and miscellaneous project invoices.
• Track and assist in preparing change orders (proposals) to owners, design team, subcontractors, and others.
• Assist in ensuring timely and accurate billings and accounts receivables.
• Assist in ensuring timely project completion through project scheduling, expediting of material deliveries and the management of material and document submittals/approvals.
• Participate in regularly schedule project staff meetings.
• Assist the project with the Closeout process.
• Enforce and adhere to all Policies and Processes as it relates to this position.
• Actively participates with internal team(s) and focuses on continuous improvement.
• Project based position.