Assistant Construction Manager

Assistant Construction ManagerOur mission is to enhance, inspire and grow. We enhance the lives of people by creating inspiring living environments. With over 30 years of experience, we're no strangers to the homebuilding industry. We are a multi-disciplinary development company with divisions in Northern California, Central California, Southern California, Colorado and Washington! Since our beginning, we have always strived to set ourselves apart from other builders. We do this by looking ahead. We make sure that the products we are providing are the best for our home buyers; that they fit into life today and in the future; that the surroundings are inviting and purposeful. When we Trumark our homes, it is because they reach every one of these criteria.$65,000 - $80,000 a year Overview We're looking for an Assistant Construction Manager to help build quality homes on schedule, from the first foundation pour through the day a family gets their keys. You'll work side by side with our Construction Managers in the field, keeping trades moving, catching issues early, and making sure every home meets our standards for quality, safety, and code. This is a true development role. You'll start by learning our schedules, processes, and trade partners, then take on more responsibility until you're managing homes independently. Our goal is to prepare you to step into a Construction Manager role.What You'll DoKeep homes on schedule by monitoring daily activity, confirming trades are onsite and completing work, flagging potential delays early, and helping hit community cycle-time goals.Manage trade partners by building strong relationships with subcontractors and suppliers, setting clear daily expectations, verify scopes are complete, and follow up until corrections are done.Inspect homes at key stages (foundation, framing, mechanical rough, drywall, trim, paint, flooring, and more), build punch lists, and verify repairs before a home moves forward.Promote and enforce safety standards every day, address unsafe conditions immediately, and keep jobsites clean, organized, and accessible.Interpret plans, elevations, scopes, and buyer selections, and catch conflicts before incorrect work moves ahead.Get homes ready for municipal inspections, attend when needed, document results, and coordinate corrections so homes pass the first time.Support QA inspections, homeowner orientations, final walks, and closings, and make sure every repair is verified, not just reported.Keep accurate status on your homes, document field conditions and issues, and share updates with construction leadership, sales, purchasing, and warranty teams.Take ownership, prioritize by schedule, safety, and quality impact, seek feedback, and build toward managing multiple homes on your own.Education & RequirementsHigh school diploma or equivalent0–2 years of experience in residential or commercial construction, a skilled trade, project coordination, field supervision, or a related areaA basic understanding of residential construction, or a strong ability to learn it quicklyAbility to read construction plans, or willingness to learnStrong organization, time management, and attention to detailAbility to juggle multiple priorities and deadlinesClear verbal and written communication, and the ability to work well with subcontractors and internal teamsA problem-solving mindset — you don't just spot issues, you drive them to resolutionComfort with computers, mobile devices, and documenting jobsite conditionsValid driver's license and ability to travel between jobsitesNice to Have1–3 years of residential construction experience, ideally in production homebuildingExperience as an assistant superintendent, field coordinator, construction intern, warranty representative, project coordinator, or skilled-trade supervisorAssociate's or bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Construction Science, Engineering, Business, Architecture, or a related fieldFamiliarity with production-home construction schedules and scheduling softwareKnowledge of residential building codes, inspection processes, or quality-control practicesExperience coordinating subcontractors or vendorsOSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certificationPhysical & Work EnvironmentThis role is based primarily on active construction sites. With or without reasonable accommodation, you'll need to be able to:Walk homes and jobsites multiple times a day, including uneven surfacesClimb stairs and laddersWork outdoors in varying weather conditionsSafely inspect work in confined, elevated, or partially completed areasTravel between homes and communities as neededWhy Work for Trumark? Collaborate with a team that values you! Trumark offers a direct career path with an open seat for you at our table. We embody our mission to Live Well. Trumark Homes is dedicated to creating communities that foster an enthusiasm to connect, the strength to aspire and the compassion to give back. For approximately every 50 homes we build, we provide and serve approximately 200 people with fresh, clean water. Exceptional Medical Benefits (100% Employee + 60% Dependent). Monthly wellness stipend. Milestone appreciation program. 401k with company matching, we are helping you plan for future retirementEEO StatementAt Trumark Homes, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, citizenship, national origin, religion, veteran status, genetic characteristic or information, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, family status, pregnancy, or other legally protected status (collectively, "protected statuses"). We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination in employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits, disciplines, termination, job assignments, or training.Statement to Outside Staffing AgenciesTrumark Companies ("Trumark") does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, agencies, or any source other than directly from the candidate. Trumark will NOT pay any fees for placements resulting from unsolicited submissions. Trumark's recruiting department handles all recruiting/hiring processes – please do NOT contact other Trumark employees (including the hiring manager) directly to present candidates or to engage them for recruiting/staffing services. Only Trumark's recruiting department is authorized to engage in recruiting and staffing services; any unsolicited submissions or engagements by recruiters, agencies, or any other source will be deemed to have been made free of any charges, fees, or obligations.