Assistant Construction Manager - Skillbridge

Position Summary

This opportunity is for military personnel participating in the Department of Defense SkillBridge Program. DLB is able to accommodate up to the full 180-day program and will consider durations less than 90 days. For more information and to speak with our SkillBridge Specialist, please submit your application and we will be in touch to schedule time to connect on the opportunities available, the geographic area you are looking for, and your transition timeframe.

Essential Functions

• Project Support & Coordination (35%): Assist with coordination of project activities to support compliance with drawings, specifications, schedules, and project expectations. Support meeting preparation, meeting minutes, action-item tracking, project logistics, and construction coordination activities. Track project documentation such as submittals, RFIs, change orders, procurement items, punch lists, and closeout items using company systems. Assist with updates to project schedules, budgets, dashboards, and internal tracking tools under supervision. Support communication between DLB team members, clients, contractors, vendors, and trade partners.
• Field Administration & Quality Support (25%): Participate in field walks to observe construction progress, quality conformance, and safety expectations. Document construction progress through photos, daily notes, field reports, logs, and issue tracking. Assist with punch-list tracking, closeout documentation, testing verification, and commissioning readiness activities. Escalate field concerns, documentation gaps, quality issues, or safety observations to the appropriate project leadership. Support coordination with quality and commissioning teams during pre-functional, functional, and turnover activities.
• Review Construction Related Design Documents, Drawings and Specifications (15%): Review drawings, specifications, schedules, submittals, and project documentation to build familiarity with construction requirements. Assist with document control and organization of project records. Support review of project scope, sequencing, and construction coordination requirements. Develop an understanding of how design documents translate into field execution, testing readiness, and project closeout.
• Reporting & Communication (15%): Prepare or assist with weekly progress reports, visual updates, meeting notes, and internal project summaries. Assist in communicating field metrics, schedule updates, open items, risks, and project status to internal and external stakeholders. Manage assigned tasks, personal hours, and deliverables using company tools. Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences in written and verbal formats.
• Technology, Digital Tools & AI-Enabled Efficiency (5%): Leverage AI-enabled and digital tools to enhance efficiency, reduce manual effort, and support consistent, high-quality work output. Identify opportunities to improve processes and demonstrate a continuous learning mindset, seeking out new technologies, skills, and methods that elevate individual and team performance. Adapt to emerging technologies and evolving digital workflows, actively supporting the integration and adoption of innovative tools across the organization.
• Safety, Risk, and Compliance (5%): Follow company and site safety requirements, including HSE and LOTO expectations. Support documentation and reporting related to safety, quality, and compliance activities. Identify recurring field or documentation issues and escalate concerns as appropriate.

Requirements

• Must be a current participant of the Department of Defense SkillBridge Program.
• Knowledge of fundamental construction, facilities, engineering, maintenance, logistics, or project coordination principles.
• Ability to learn construction management practices, including scheduling, budgeting, coordination, documentation, quality tracking, and closeout processes.
• Ability to learn commissioning processes for electrical, mechanical, controls, and life safety systems in mission-critical environments.
• Skilled at using MS Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams, along with strong organizational skills for file management.
• Skilled in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
• Ability to leverage AI and emerging technologies to streamline workflows, optimize operational processes, and contribute to company-wide innovation.
• Ability to work successfully in a remote environment through effective communication, organization, self-motivation, proactiveness, and resourcefulness.
• Ability to follow company and site safety requirements.
• Ability to analyze and prepare documents, reports, meeting notes, and correspondence.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form, including technical and non-technical information.
• Ability to work successfully as a member of a team and independently with supervision.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet close deadlines.
• Ability to achieve certification for NFPA 70E and/or OSHA training as required.
• Organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to travel to active construction sites and work in field-based environments.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently manipulating, moving or grasping small parts, devices or tools; frequently required to remain in a stationary position; frequently moving through office, critical facility and other environments (such as low temperatures, high temperatures and outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind), including tight and confined spaces; frequently descending / ascending stairs and ladders to access equipment; on occasion the employee may be required to position self under or over equipment; on occasion the employee may move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.

Travel / Relocation Requirements

• Must have a valid driver’s license and ability to rent vehicles.
• Up to 75%, this may include travel to any or all 50 US states.
• Must be located near a major airport.
• Effective May 7, 2025, and in accordance with U.S. federal regulations for domestic air travel, a valid REAL ID (or an acceptable alternative, such as a passport) is required for travel associated with this position.
• Travel may involve transportation by car or plane depending on the destination and nature of the business need.
• Travel is defined as physically leaving home on behalf of business activities including but not limited to client sites, meetings with other employees, meetings for business development purposes, running errands on behalf of the business, attending industry conferences, etc.
• Potential for international assignments.
• Potential relocation opportunities may exist per project needs.

Certifications Required

• Must be able to obtain NFPA 70E / OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certifications as required.

Growth Pathway from Assistant Construction Manager

This role provides a structured learning path to progress into: Construction Manager I (Level 3, Step 1-4) – Support contractor and/or owners throughout all phases of a construction project.

What You Will Gain In This DoD SkillBridge Program With DLB Associates

• Learn how your military experience translates into a rewarding civilian career.
• Explore a career or industry you might want to pursue upon separation from active duty.
• Earn real-world industry qualifications and certifications.
• Build experience and competency in your trade/ profession with our team.
• Expand your professional network of contacts.
• Gain familiarity with corporate culture.

Notice to Third Party Agencies

DLB does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services.