Assistant Construction Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Position is for a Junior Construction Manager with Thomas Constructors. A General Contractor in the Nashville, TN and Huntsville, AL Markets.

​Position Details:

TC is looking for a candidate that shares the values imbodied in our mission statement. "Impact the world by creating exceptional environments and lasting relationships that value people at every level; putting God, Family, and community first."

Field responsibilities

• Help run daily site operations alongside the Superintendent, or step in as acting Superintendent on smaller projects
• Run subcontractor coordination meetings and set the daily and weekly work plans
• Write daily reports covering manpower, weather, work completed, deliveries, inspections, delays and visitors
• Track progress against the schedule and flag delays, conflicts and productivity problems early
• Run layout and field verification, and check field conditions against drawings and specs
• Catch conflicts in the field and turn them into RFIs with photos, sketches and the background needed
• Keep the jobsite set of drawings current with the latest ASIs, RFIs, bulletins and revisions
• Inspect work in place for quality, and track deficiencies and rework through completion
• Coordinate and attend inspections by local authorities, third-party testers and special inspectors
• Enforce the company safety program: daily walks, toolbox talks, pre-task plans and incident reporting
• Schedule and receive deliveries, and check materials against approved submittals
• Track and document extra work, T&M tickets and changed conditions as they happen
• Take progress photos and keep the photo log current
• Help with punch lists, closeout inspections and turnover to the owner

Office and project management

• Attend the weekly project team meeting with the PM to review schedule, budget, RFIs, submittals and changes
• Help prepare and manage RFIs and keep the RFI log current
• Review submittals and shop drawings against the contract documents before they go to the design team
• Help prepare change order proposals (COPs) by collecting pricing, quantities, sub quotes and backup
• Review subcontractor pay applications against work actually in place
• Help update the project schedule, including 3-week lookaheads and updates to the master schedule
• Help with buyout and scope reviews for subcontractors and suppliers
• Keep project records organized: meeting minutes, logs, correspondence and procurement tracking
• Feed field knowledge into estimates for upcoming bids, including constructability, sequencing, logistics and general conditions
• Help put together closeout documents: O&Ms, warranties, as-builts and attic stock

Cross-training and growth

• Learn the full project lifecycle, from preconstruction and buyout through closeout
• Build working knowledge of company systems for cost tracking, scheduling, document control and estimating
• Serve as the main link between field and office so both sides have accurate, current information
• Fill in for Superintendents or PMs during PTO, heavy workloads or project transitions
• Expect to move toward a Superintendent or Project Manager role, depending on strengths and interest

Preconstruction (as needed)

• Help the estimating team review drawings and specs for constructability, scope gaps and conflicts
• Do site visits on upcoming bids and record existing conditions, access, utilities and logistics problems
• Help build scope sheets and bid packages for subcontractors
• Help do quantity takeoffs and level subcontractor bids
• Write site logistics plans: laydown areas, crane and equipment placement, staging, parking and site access
• Help build preliminary schedules, phasing plans and general conditions estimates
• Point out long-lead items and early procurement needs before the project starts
• Help develop value engineering options with backup on cost and schedule impact
• Write bid clarifications, exclusions and assumptions based on field experience
• Attend pre-bid meetings, owner and design team meetings, and preconstruction kickoffs as needed

Qualifications

• 2+ years of commercial construction experience in a field engineer, project engineer or assistant superintendent role
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering or a related field preferred; equivalent field experience considered
• Able to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications across all trades
• Working knowledge of scheduling software (MS Project) and project management platforms (Procore)
• Familiarity with takeoff and estimating software (Bluebeam, PlanSwift or similar) a plus
• OSHA 30 preferred
• Strong written communication for daily reports, RFIs and correspondence
• Comfortable splitting time between the jobsite and office
• Organized, self-directed and comfortable working with owners, architects, subcontractors and inspectors
• Must been a good communicator
• Must be willing to be trained/mentored for a period of time
• Strong leadership qualities
• Strong negotiation skills
• Deadline and detail-oriented

While we appreciate the interest of all candidates, we will only reply to those we would like to schedule an interview with. Do not reach out to principals or employees, this will disqualify you. Thomas Constructors does not accept recruiting agency resumes and is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Thomas Constructors provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training

\nCompany Description

Thomas Constructors is best described through our mission statement, "Impact the world by building exceptional environments and lasting relationships that value people at every level; putting God, family, and community first." This statement imbodies everything that we are and do.

Company Description

Thomas Constructors is best described through our mission statement, "Impact the world by building exceptional environments and lasting relationships that value people at every level; putting God, family, and community first." This statement imbodies everything that we are and do.