Assistant Construction Manager

The Durable Slate Company; Whitehurst (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training provided

Competitive pay

Year-round work

Travel time paid

Health insurance

401(k)

Bonuses for travel and Saturdays

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Durable Restoration is seeking an experienced Assistant Construction Manager to bridge project management and on-site supervision for historic preservation projects. You will work closely with the lead Construction Manager on site, guiding craftsmen and coordinating subcontractors with a focus on safety, quality, and schedule.

Applicants should have 2+ years in construction with supervisory experience and a strong interest in historic restoration.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of construction experience with supervisory/lead hand exposure.
• Foundational leadership and ability to motivate direct-hire staff and subcontractors.
• Comfort working full days on active construction sites across seasons and weather.

Responsibilities

• Direct day-to-day restoration and construction operations on historic properties.
• Maintain on-site supervision and coordinate specialty subcontractors and in-house crews.
• Assign tasks to staff, monitor quality, and manage subcontractor sequencing to avoid bottlenecks.
• Enforce safety standards across all phases and at heights or preservation requirements.
• Coordinate material deliveries and staging for restoration work.
• Maintain field reports, schedules, RFIs, site conditions, and project records.

Skills

Team Leadership

On-Site Presence

High-Altitude Work

Physical Fitness

Technical Aptitude

Preservation Mindset

Willingness to Travel

Job description

Assistant Construction Manager

About Durable Restoration

Durable Restoration specializes in the preservation and restoration of historic buildings and landmarks. We work on churches, government buildings, universities, museums, and some private residences—helping our clients preserve the character and craftsmanship of their buildings for generations to come.

We take pride in high-quality craftsmanship, excellent service, and doing the job right.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Assistant Construction Manager to join our restoration team. This is a unique hybrid role designed for a skilled field leader who can bridge the gap between project management and daily on-site supervision.

You will maintain a consistent presence at the project site, working alongside the lead Construction Manager to supervise our skilled craftsmen and coordinate subcontractors. While this is an assistant position, it is not an entry-level role; we are looking for someone with solid, foundational construction site experience. We provide paid training to help you adapt your existing management and technical skills to the unique requirements of historic restoration.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Historic Preservation Projects: Assist in directing day-to-day restoration and construction operations on commercial historic properties.
• On-Site Field Supervision: Maintain a consistent on-site presence to help coordinate specialty subcontractors and directly supervise our in-house trade crews.
• Workforce & Labor Support: Assign daily tasks to internal staff, monitor work quality, and help manage subcontractor sequencing to avoid site bottlenecks.
• Safety & Compliance Enforcement: Enforce rigorous safety standards across all phases of work for all site personnel, including work at significant heights and historic preservation requirements.
• Material & Delivery Logistics: Coordinate the arrival and staging of specialized restoration materials at the project site.
• Field Documentation & Administrative Support: Maintain daily field reports, track project milestones and schedules, assist with field-issued requests for information (RFIs), document site conditions and work progress, and help maintain accurate project records. Support the lead Construction Manager with project paperwork and administrative workflows while helping resolve unexpected site issues as they arise.

What You’ll Bring

• 2+ years of construction experience, with at least some proven experience in a supervisory, foreman, or lead hand role.
• Team Leadership: Foundational skills to successfully manage and motivate direct-hire employees alongside independent subcontractors.
• On-Site Presence & Agility: Comfort spending full days on active construction sites, managing field operations in different outdoor seasons and weather conditions.
• High-Altitude Comfort: Ability and confidence working at significant heights from ladders, manlifts, staging scaffolds, and related structures.
• Physical Fitness: Ability to repeatedly climb access structures, stand for long periods of time, and lift or carry materials weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Technical Aptitude: Ability to read drawings, work from existing conditions, maintain accurate field documentation, and support project schedules and administrative workflows.
• Preservation Mindset: A strong interest in historic restoration, attention to detail, and respect for historic materials, craftsmanship, and specialized structures.
• Willingness to Travel: Ability and willingness to travel as needed.

What We Offer

• Paid in-house and on-the-job training (administrative and technical)
• Competitive pay
• Year-round work
• Paid travel time for work outside of our normal branch service area
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Quarterly bonuses for days worked out of town and Saturdays worked
• Perfect attendance bonuses
• Opportunities for advancement based on performance, not tenure

Additional Requirements

Employment is contingent upon successfully completing a background check and pre-employment drug screening. Random drug screening may be required during employment.

If you're an experienced field professional ready to bring your management skills to the specialized craft of historic restoration, we'd like to hear from you.

https://www.durablerestoration.com/

The Durable Slate and Restoration Companies provide 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, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.