Assistant Site Manager

About the role

Gray Construction is looking to add an Assistant Site Manager to their Field Operations Team. This is a field/project-based position.

Responsibilities

• Will function as the overall Site Manager during off rotation for the Site Manager
• Assist in developing scopes of work for review and approval
• Assist 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
• Assist in selection of qualified bidders, negotiate final prices, draft subcontracts and purchase orders
• Assist in the preparation of various reports, i.e. cost to complete, monthly billings and status reports, progress tracking
• Review all drawings, i.e. shop, architectural, structural, etc. when they are issued to the field and coordinate and maintain a current set at all times
• Studies specifications to plan procedures for construction on basis of starting and completion times and staffing requirements for each phase of construction
• Implements procedures and assists in identifying staffing needs
• Assist in locating, evaluating, and selecting potential subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers as it related to the General Conditions budget
• Assist in pricing work, draft changes and change orders and in ensuring customer satisfaction with the project
• Assist Coordinating and managing on-site construction activities from pre-start-up 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
• Will 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
• Responsible for procurement of tools and materials to be delivered at specified times to conform to work schedules
• Confers with and directs supervisory personnel and subcontractors engaged in planning and executing work procedures, interpreting specification, and coordinating various phases of construction to prevent delays
• Confers with supervisory personnel to resolve complaints and grievances within work force
• Prepares or review reports on progress, materials used and costs, and adjusts work schedules as indicated by reports
• May provide expert advice as it relates to a specific division of work
• Will meet with the customer and refer all customer requested changes to the SM and PM for proper disposition
• Will 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
• Other duties may be assigned

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school AND 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 highly desired - specifically within the food and beverage market
• Excellent leadership, organizational, communication, and problem solving skills
• Must be able to read and interpret architectural and engineering drawings, financial reports, and legal/contract documents
• Strong people management skills
• Must possess 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
• Must possess a strong work ethic and be an energetic, self-motivated individual who enjoys a team environment, as well as a passion for collaboration and professional development
• Must posses the ability to think for his/herself and be able to manage without direction having to be given
• This position requires travel as our projects are scattered throughout the United States and, in some cases outside of 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

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Will manage multiple subordinate team members
• Responsibilities include training team members; planning, assigning, and directing work; rewarding and disciplining team members; addressing complaints and resolving problems
• Indirectly manages subcontractors, consultants, and general laborers

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this position, the team member is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands and arms, reach, and talk or hear
• They are regularly required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 lbs, and occasionally lift or move up to 100 lbs
• Specific vision abilities include accurate near and distant vision
• While performing the duties of this job, the team member is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, and outside weather conditions
• The team member is occasionally exposed to high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, extreme cold and/or heat, risk of electrical shock, explosives, and vibration
• The noise level is generally moderate to loud
• Overtime may be required

Pay

A reasonable estimate of the current range is $100K to 130K.