Construction Manager Assistant

About the role

This position is primarily accountable for supporting all on-site activity and subcontractors/trade partners to complete homes safely, on time, and within budget.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Studies and understands project specifications, plans, and Scopes of Work to manage each project effectively
• Schedules all Trade Partners and inspects work for quality
• Manages material orders and deliveries to meet needs of project schedule
• Prioritizes labor and equipment resources as needed to avoid delays
• Addresses complaints and grievances within the workforce; resolves customer problems
• Conducts daily physical inspection of each house to determine progress and to ensure staff and Trade Partners comply with Company safety and quality control standards
• Oversees completion of walk-through items
• Ensures staff and subcontractors follow Company and Division construction, quality control, and safety methods
• Ensures scheduling and payment systems are up to date to ensure Trade Partners get paid promptly

Education & Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent
• One to three years of practical construction experience managing multiple projects

Skills & Abilities

• Organizational and management skills; detail-oriented
• Ability to recognize and resolve problems
• Works well with a timeline

Technical Knowledge & Experience

• General knowledge of local codes and construction methods, construction material identification, and use
• Knowledge of all phases of new home construction
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints
• Knowledge of industry-standard job site safety practices

Physical Requirements

• May have occasion to lift/carry and/or push/pull 50 pounds
• May require travel to multiple construction sites where temperature, weather and noise may vary; may encounter electrical, dust, poor ventilation, dangerous machinery and moving objects and toxic conditions

Additional Responsibilities

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Additionally, an employee's job duties may change at any time, in the company's sole discretion.