Construction Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, or a related discipline, or relevant work experience.
• At least 3 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, and a record of successful implementation 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, and sets direction and executes.
• Ability to frequently be on one’s feet and navigate active job sites with uneven terrain, stairs, ladders, and hoists.
• Ability to bend, kneel, reach, and frequently lift and carry materials up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to communicate effectively and visual acuity to read plans and inspect work.
• Ability to work in varied weather, moderate to loud noise, elevated or confined work areas, and around moving mechanical equipment.
• Flexibility to work extended hours during critical project phases or client deadlines and respond to communications outside regular hours when business needs require it.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug fitness-for-duty screening; the company also conducts random quarterly drug fitness-for-duty tests.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of construction management software platforms and tools, including Procore, PlanGrid, FieldWire, Bluebeam, and P6.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate installation of work in accordance with contract documents, the project schedule, and the planned sequence of work; track project milestones and requirements for achieving them.
• Understand the Contract Documents and 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 budgets for supervised work and determine causes and remedies when costs are not in line 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 each new activity and maintain thorough knowledge of the company’s safety standards, manuals, and procedures.
• Maintain good working relationships with subcontractors and suppliers.
• Follow Clark Construction safety policies and procedures and applicable laws at all locations.
• Respond to communications as required for time-sensitive matters or emergencies.