Assistant Site Manager

Responsibilities

• Function as the overall Site Manager during off rotation for the Site Manager.
• Aid in developing scopes of work for review and approval.
• Aid in the development and management of project schedule.
• Prepare estimates in areas of self-performed work and assist in complete project estimate.
• Depending on the size of the project, may function as a Site Manager for small projects (under 5 million).
• Responsible for multiple divisions of work, all aspects of the means and method of construction.
• Solicit prices from subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers for review and approval.
• Aid in the selection of qualified bidders, negotiation of final prices, drafting subcontracts and purchase orders.
• Aid in the preparation of various reports, such as cost to complete, monthly billings and status reports, and progress tracking.
• Study specifications to plan procedures for construction based on starting and completion times and staffing requirements for each phase of construction.
• Implement procedures and assist in identifying staffing needs.
• Aid in locating, evaluating, and selecting potential subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers as it relates to the General Conditions budget.
• Aid in pricing work, draft changes and change orders, and ensure customer satisfaction with the project.
• Aid in coordinating and managing on-site construction activities from pre-startup to completion.
• Schedule work, including subcontractors.
• Determine materials, equipment, and tools needed.
• Secure appropriate supply sources.
• Set up and close out construction site.
• Establish and maintain high safety and quality standards in accordance to company and industry standards.
• Serve as on-site safety when one is not specifically assigned to the project, able to stop work, discipline team members, and remove team members/subcontractors from the site in the absence of the Site Manager.
• Able to make decisions regarding safety and quality on the spot to make improvements, without further approval.
• Resolve issues and act on behalf of management while keeping the financial impact of decisions in mind as it relates to potential out-of-scope items.
• Procure tools and materials to be delivered at specified times to conform to work schedules.
• Confer with and direct supervisory personnel and subcontractors engaged in planning and executing work procedures, interpreting specifications, and coordinating various phases of construction to prevent delays.
• Confer with supervisory personnel to resolve complaints and grievances within the workforce.
• Prepare or review reports on progress, materials used, and costs, and adjust work schedules as indicated by reports.
• May provide expert advice as it relates to a specific division of work.
• Meet with the customer and refer all customer-requested changes to the Site Manager and Project Manager for proper disposition.
• Work with city officials, OSHA, and inspectors throughout the duration of the project.
• Ensure required inspections are conducted per the project specifications and documents and proper documentation is kept.
• Responsible for the communication, implementation, and enforcement of Gray’s safety program on site.

Qualifications

• Achieve associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school AND have a minimum of three years of construction experience, or a minimum five years related construction experience with increasing responsibility in lieu of a degree.
• Experience within the light/heavy industrial sector, especially within the food and beverage market, is highly desired.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural and engineering drawings, financial reports, and legal/contract documents.
• Strong people management skills.
• Basic computer skills including the ability to utilize Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.), tablets and smartphones.
• MS project and other scheduling software a plus.
• Ability to think for oneself and manage without direction having to be given.
• The position requires travel as projects are scattered throughout the United States and, in some cases, outside the U.S.
• The selected candidate can live anywhere in the USA, but would be required to travel to the project site per Gray’s travel policy.