Assistant Construction Manager

Smith Seckman Reid, Inc.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

SSR, Smith Seckman Reid, Inc., a leading engineering design, consulting, and planning firm, seeks an Assistant Construction Manager for transportation projects in Nashville. You’ll coordinate field activities, manage plans, and maintain client communications to keep work on schedule and to spec.

Require a Civil Engineering degree or technical diploma with related experience, valid license, and construction testing certifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or technical diploma with related field experience.
• Two years of civil/construction management experience if degree holder.
• Valid state driver’s license and auto insurance.
• Construction testing certifications preferred (ESPC, hotmix, concrete, OSHA).
• Basic proficiency with MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Determine labor requirements and dispatch workers to construction sites.
• Coordinate the work of colleagues on construction sites and support day-to-day field logistics.
• Attend weekly project progress meetings to discuss current and potential issues.
• Ensure proper administration of project plans and documentation; maintain accurate progress records.
• Respond to client suggestions and complaints promptly and drive resolution.
• Perform testing procedures (e.g., density testing of soils/aggregates, concrete testing, asphalt materials testing).
• Assist in developing and implementing quality control programs.
• Engage in ongoing self-education and training to keep up with industry trends and changes.
• Perform responsibilities consistent with ethical engineering standards outlined in the company handbook.

Skills

Driver's license

MS Office

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Technical school diploma with 4 years of experience

Tools

ESCP certification

Hotmix certification

Concrete testing certification

OSHA certification

Job description

SSR Headquarter office | BNA
2995 Sidco Drive
Nashville, TN 37204, USA

• On-site
• Transportation
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: ASSIS002479

Description

At SSR, we’re more than a leading engineering design, consulting, and planning firm—we’re a team of owners committed to solving complex projects and delivering innovative solutions for facility and infrastructure challenges. With locations across the U.S. and expertise spanning diverse markets and services, our collaborative approach empowers us to build lasting partnerships with each other, our clients, and our communities.

We believe high performance and a people-first culture go hand in hand. As an owner from day one, our colleagues thrive in an environment that values accountability, celebrates achievement, and supports personal and professional growth. As owners, we take pride in our work and in each other—driving results while fostering a workplace where everyone feels seen, supported, and inspired.

Want to hear directly from our team? Visit http://www.ssr-inc.com/life-at-ssr and explore our culture on LinkedIn and Instagram.

What You’ll Do

As Assistant Construction Manager, you’ll support Construction Managers across multiple transportation projects—coordinating field activities, administering plans, and maintaining communication between clients, inspectors, and engineers to keep work on schedule and to spec.

• Determine labor requirements and dispatch workers to construction sites.
• Coordinate the work of colleagues on construction sites and support day-to-day field logistics.
• Attend weekly project progress meetings to discuss current and potential issues.
• Ensure proper administration of project plans and documentation; maintain accurate progress records.
• Respond to client suggestions and complaints promptly and drive resolution.
• Perform testing procedures (e.g., density testing of soils/aggregates, concrete testing, asphalt materials testing).
• Assist in developing and implementing quality control programs.
• Engage in ongoing self-education and training to keep up with industry trends and changes.
• Perform responsibilities consistent with ethical engineering standards outlined in the company handbook.
• Perform other duties or responsibilities as assigned.

Who We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management with two years of experience OR
• Technical school graduate with 4 years of experience
• Possession of a valid state-issued driver’s license and required auto insurance
• Construction testing certifications (e.g. ESPC, hotmix, concrete, OSHA, etc.) preferred

Preferred Qualifications:

• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• General knowledge of state and/or local construction