Assistant Site Manager

Job Description

Job Description

At Advantic Building Group , we design, fabricate, and install innovative structural solutions using Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) , helping customers build smarter, safer, and more efficient infrastructure across mission-critical and industrial environments.

We're looking for an Assistant Site Manager to help lead field operations on data center construction projects throughout the United States. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced construction professional who enjoys working in the field, leading crews, solving problems, and growing into increased leadership responsibilities.

You'll work alongside experienced leaders, gain exposure to complex mission-critical construction projects, and play a key role in delivering projects safely, on schedule, and to the high-quality standards our clients expect.

Role Summary

Field Leadership & Execution

• Support the Site Manager in leading daily construction operations on active project sites
• Lead by example and hold crews and subcontractors accountable to Advantic's standards for safety, quality, and performance
• Direct field crews, foremen, subcontractors, and assigned work areas
• Monitor productivity, workmanship, and schedule performance
• Conduct routine site walks to identify and resolve issues before they impact project delivery
• Serve as acting site leader when the Site Manager is unavailable
• Coach and develop team members while promoting a culture of accountability and continuous improvement

Project Coordination & Scheduling

• Partner with Project Managers and Site Managers to execute project schedules and overall project execution plans
• Coordinate manpower, equipment, material deliveries, laydown areas, site logistics, and work sequencing
• Maintain and communicate short-term look-ahead schedules
• Manage subcontractor activities and resolve field conflicts
• Participate in coordination meetings involving trades, MEP contractors, commissioning teams, and vendors

Quality & Project Documentation

• Perform field quality inspections and support punch list completion
• Review drawings, specifications, RFIs, and submittals while identifying discrepancies, constructability concerns, and field conflicts for timely resolution
• Maintain accurate daily reports, labor tracking, and project documentation
• Communicate project status, risks, and field issues to project leadership
• Support monthly reporting related to schedule, quality, safety, and project performance

Safety Leadership

• Promote and enforce Advantic's safety culture and OSHA compliance standards
• Lead toolbox talks, safety meetings, and pre-task planning activities
• Identify hazards and take immediate action to correct unsafe conditions
• Exercise stop-work authority when unsafe conditions or work practices are observed
• Support on-site safety personnel and reinforce safe work practices with crews and subcontractors

Project Closeout & Development

• Support commissioning, startup, turnover, owner acceptance, and project closeout activities
• Assist with training team members on company systems and technology
• Participate in structured development opportunities designed to prepare you for future Site Manager responsibilities

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum 3 years of progressive construction field leadership experience
• Prior experience as a Foreman, Lead, Assistant Superintendent, or similar field leadership role
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Valid driver's license
• Ability and willingness to travel extensively to project sites across the United States
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint, and Word

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field
• Experience supporting data center, mission-critical, industrial, manufacturing, or large commercial construction projects, including coordination of MEP systems and subcontractors
• Additional certifications such as First Aid/CPR, Competent Person, Rigging, or related safety credentials
• Experience with construction management platforms such as:
  • Procore
  • Primavera P6
  • Bluebeam
  • Touchplan
  • BIM360
  • Microsoft Project
  • HammerTech
  • Power BI

Work Environment & Travel

This is a full-time, onsite construction leadership position supporting active project sites. Travel is required and project assignments may be located anywhere in the United States and, at times, internationally.

Candidates may reside anywhere in the U.S.; however, regular travel and extended project assignments are expected. 

Project assignments may require extended stays near active construction sites in accordance with company travel policies.

Physical demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate effectively through speaking and hearing. This role is physically active and requires the ability to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, and climb throughout the workday.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Specific visual abilities required for this position include: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

EEO/AAP Statement

Advantic Building Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Advantic Building Group also participates in E-Verify and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at View email address on ziprecruiter.com

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.