Construction Manager Assistant

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Aid the Construction Manager in preparing, distributing, and managing project documentation, including schedules, permits, and vendor contracts.
• Learn proper management of the job site safety, quality, and schedule for assigned projects from pre-construction to closeout.
• Acquire the skills to successfully set up job site logistics, field coordination, and project schedule.
• Gain the skills from the CM on how to establish and maintain positive and effective relationships and communication with client, Construction Manager, project team, consultants, subcontractors, etc.
• Ensure adequate materials are delivered and available for installation in proper sequence (checks counts and quality of products delivered).
• Attend company and industry events including meetings, training, workshops, etc.
• Act as a communication bridge between the Construction Manager, subcontractors, vendors, and homeowners, ensuring prompt responses and issue resolution.
• Afford preliminary inspections to identify issues or areas needing improvement before the Construction Manager's review.
• Assist in scheduling and managing subcontractors to complete punch lists and small outstanding incomplete jobs.
• Support the review of invoices and budgets by providing detailed updates to the Construction Manager.
• Escalate complex challenges or homeowner concerns to the Construction Manager for resolution.
• Afford assistance in documenting final walkthroughs and ensure completion of any punch-list items.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or needed.

Experience, Skills, Knowledge

• A high school degree or equivalent required.
• Experience in homebuilding or related real estate industry, or applicable construction management training preferred.
• A valid Driver's License.
• Exceptional communication skills -- both written and verbal.
• Comfortable presenting ideas and solutions to leadership and key business partners.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills and time management skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships.
• Proficient in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee, with or without reasonable accommodations, to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job the employee may be exposed to conditions that include weather such as heat and/or humidity and cold, fumes or airborne particles, exposure to dust and asphalt, and moving mechanical parts.
• Conditions can also include the risk of electrical shock and the risk of vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment can often be loud.
• The Assistant Superintendent Is Regularly Required To Walk, climb stairs, sit, and stand.
• Talk and hear at normal levels.
• See with close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and have the ability to adjust focus.
• Reach with hands and arms.
• Use hands and fingers to operate tools and other business machines.
• Lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.