Assistant Construction Site Manager

Abacus Staffing; New Jersey; On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Assistant Construction Site Manager to join its dynamic team. This full-time role offers a unique blend of fieldwork and office responsibilities, providing a rewarding experience in environmental remediation and civil construction. With opportunities for advancement, you will support in-house crews, manage subcontractors, and engage in project management tasks. Ideal candidates will have a background in engineering or construction management and possess strong communication skills. Join a rapidly growing company committed to excellence and safety in the environmental field.

Qualifications

• 0 to 5 years' experience in construction or environmental management.
• Strong communication and computer skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support construction crews and manage subcontractors on-site.
• Assist with project management and construction estimates in the office.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Data Management

AutoCAD

Safety Regulations Knowledge

Education

B.S. or B.A. in Environmental or Civil Engineering

Construction Management

Life Science or Physical Science

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Position Announcement: Assistant Construction Site Manager (Full-Time)
Location: Ocean Township, NJ
Date Available: ASAP
Organizational Overview: Our client is an employee-owned business with core competencies as a self-performing environmental remediation, restoration, and heavy civil construction firm supporting our clients since 2006. We employ an experienced team of project managers, construction experts, and environmental professionals.
Position Overview: The Assistant Construction Site Manager position offers a dynamic and self-motivated individual the unique opportunity to be part of a rapidly growing business in a rewarding field. The position offers a balance between field and office work and provides for a fulfilling experience in the environmental field in a fast-paced company with opportunities for advancement. This position requires overnight travel approximately 25% of the time.
Key Responsibilities:
• Field:
o Support in-house construction crews and site superintendents
o Oversight and management of subcontractors
o Complete daily field logs and conduct daily safety briefings
o Confirm field quality objectives are achieved
o Collect field data via surveying and sampling equipment
o Project support and communication with project management
• Office:
o Support project management and construction estimates
o Report writing (e.g. Workplans, Health and Safety Plans, etc.)
o Data management and site plan development
o AutoCAD drawings
o Project scheduling and logistics
o Develop knowledge of construction and environmental and safety regulations
o Interact with clients, subcontractors, regulatory officials, and industry professionals
o Support overall business operations

Qualifications:
• 0 to 5 years' experience
• B.S. or B.A. in Environmental or Civil Engineering, a Life Science, Physical Science, or Construction Management
• Excellent verbal, written, communication, and computer skills
• Safe driving record
• Financial and budgeting acumen a plus