Hybrid Assistant Site Manager

at Gray

• Job title: Assistant Site Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Associate's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Lexington, United States

About the role

• Assistant Site Manager overseeing construction projects at Gray Construction. Working on-site and assisting in managing multiple project aspects and ensuring safety at construction sites.

Responsibilities

• Will function as the overall Site Manager during off rotation for the Site Manager.
• Assist in developing scopes of work for review and approval.
• Assist in the development and management of project schedule.
• Prepare estimates in areas of self-performed work and assist in complete project estimate.
• Depending on the size of the project may function as a Site Manager for small projects (under 5 million).
• Responsible for multiple divisions of work, all aspects of the means and method of construction.
• Solicit prices from subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers for review and approval.
• Assist in selection of qualified bidders, negotiate final prices, draft subcontracts and purchase orders.
• Assist in the preparation of various reports, i.e. cost to complete, monthly billings and status reports, progress tracking
• Review all drawings, i.e. shop, architectural, structural, etc. when they are issued to the field and coordinate and maintain a current set at all times.
• Studies specifications to plan procedures for construction on basis of starting and completion times and staffing requirements for each phase of construction.
• Implements procedures and assists in identifying staffing needs.
• Assist in locating, evaluating, and selecting potential subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers as it related to the General Conditions budget.
• Assist in pricing work, draft changes and change orders and in ensuring customer satisfaction with the project.
• Assist Coordinating and managing on-site construction activities from pre-start-up to completion.
• Schedule work, including subcontractors.
• Determine materials, equipment and tools needed.
• Secure appropriate supply sources.
• Set up and close out construction site.
• Establish and maintain high safety and quality standards in accordance to company and industry standards.
• Serve as on-site safety when one is not specifically assigned to the project, able to stop work, discipline team members, and remove team members/subcontractors from the site in the absence of the Site Manager.
• Able to make decisions regarding safety and quality on the spot to make improvements, without further approval.
• Will resolve issues and act on behalf of management while keeping the financial impact of decisions in mind as it relates to potential out of scope items.
• Responsible for procurement of tools and materials to be delivered at specified times to conform to work schedules.
• Confers with and directs supervisory personnel and subcontractors engaged in planning and executing work procedures, interpreting specification, and coordinating various phases of construction to prevent delays.
• Confers with supervisory personnel to resolve complaints and grievances within work force.
• Prepares or review reports on progress, materials used and costs, and adjusts work schedules as indicated by reports.
• May provide expert advice as it relates to a specific division of work.
• Will meet with the customer and refer all customer requested changes to the SM and PM for proper disposition.
• Will work with city officials, OSHA, and inspectors throughout the duration of the project.
• Ensure required inspections are conducted per the project specifications and documents and proper documentation is kept.
• Responsible for the communication, implementation and enforcement of Gray’s safety program on site.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school AND a minimum of three years of construction experience OR a minimum five years related construction experience with increasing responsibility in lieu of a degree.
• Experience within the light/heavy industrial sector highly desired - specifically within the food and beverage market.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, communication, and problem solving skills.
• Must be able to read and interpret architectural and engineering drawings, financial reports, and legal/contract documents.
• Strong people management skills.
• Must possess basic computer skills including the ability to utilize Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.), tablets and smartphones.
• MS project and other scheduling software a plus.
• Must possess a strong work ethic and be an energetic, self-motivated individual who enjoys a team environment, as well as a passion for collaboration and professional development.
• Must posses the ability to think for his/herself and be able to manage without direction having to be given.

Benefits

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible work hours
• Paid time off