Assistant Manager - Construction

Spring Meadow Nursery, Inc.; Grand Haven (MI); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Spring Meadow Nursery, Inc. is seeking a hands-on Assistant Manager - Construction to join the Construction, Facilities, and Project Management team in Grand Haven, MI.

The role involves managing multiple projects, coordinating internal teams and subcontractors, ensuring safety, schedule adherence, and quality within budget. You will assist in planning, administration, and budget monitoring while supporting operations across departments to sustain nursery infrastructure and growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of residential or commercial construction experience.
• Ability to read plans and specifications.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Excel, Word).
• Demonstrated leadership and organizational skills.
• Bilingual English–Spanish is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Manager with inspections, site visits, and design changes.
• Assist in the design process for each project.
• Coordinate with Construction Team and Subcontractors.
• Generate project estimates from take-offs of material quantities.
• Review quotations for cost and scope completeness.
• Update and distribute drawings and specifications to stakeholders.
• Oversee installation phases and ensure inspections are completed.

Skills

Construction experience

Read plans & specifications

Leadership

Budget management

Communication

Bilingual English–Spanish

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Excel

Word

Job description

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Full Time Management Grand Haven, MI, US

Are you a hands-on, detail-oriented problem solver who enjoys building, improving, and maintaining spaces where people can do their best work? Do you thrive on managing projects, coordinating teams, and finding practical solutions? If so, we'd love to hear from you!

Spring Meadow Nursery is seeking a motivated and organized professional to join our Construction, Facilities, and Project Management team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the continued growth and expansion of our nursery while helping maintain the infrastructure that supports our operations. In this role, you will assist in managing multiple projects simultaneously, helping ensure they are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. Responsibilities include supporting project planning and administration, monitoring budgets and timelines, coordinating internal teams and outside contractors, overseeing quality assurance, and ensuring the efficient integration of project activities. You will collaborate with departments across the organization to support operational needs, maintain our facilities, and contribute to the long-term success and growth of Spring Meadow Nursery. Be a part of the Proven Winners Color Choice team that introduced ‘Limelight’ hydrangea and 'Wine & Roses' weigela to North America!

The Assistant Manager - Construction will support the advancement of nursery projects and overall nursery facility goals. A qualified candidate will possess leadership and organization skills to assist with company expansion as well as maintenance. The purpose of this job is to assist the project manager with managing multiple projects, including quality assurance, timely completion, efficient integration, project budgets, and administration of the various stages of design and construction projects. This individual will work directly with the Project Manager, Construction crew leaders, and Sub-Contractors to assist in coordinating all functions of nursery construction and maintenance from pre-construction through closeout of projects.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assist Project Manager with inspections, site visits, and design changes
• Assist in the design process for each project
• Communicate effectively with Construction Team and Subcontractors
• Perform take-off of material quantities to generate project estimates
• Review quotations based on cost and completeness of scope
• Update, manage, and distribute drawings and specifications to all parties needed
• Oversee all phases of the installation process and report status responsible for ensuring completion of all required inspections
• Manage and resolve conflicts regarding scope and/or cost throughout the project
• Perform site visits and attend site meetings
• Report project status, update schedule, and monitor subcontractor compliance
• Meets regularly with the Construction Manager to review the progress of each assigned project and to discuss and resolve outstanding problems or issues, as needed
• Manage close out process including punch-list, as-built drawings, and documentation in a timely manner
• Protect the interests of the owner and cultivate a positive relationship with other departments and subcontractors

Additional Responsibilities:

• Performs other related duties as required.
• Follow Spring Meadow Nursery, Inc. Employee Handbook.
• Follow Spring Meadow Nursery, Inc. Safety Handbook.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

• Minimum 5 Years of residential or commercial construction experience
• Must know how to read plans and specifications
• Knowledge of construction practices and attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with emphasis on Outlook, Excel, and Word
• Proven leadership and organization experience
• Self-motivated person with drive to improve existing structure
• Must possess the ability to lift, carry, or otherwise move 30 pounds
• Bilingual English-Spanish skills are highly desirable

Performance Requirements:

• Must maintain a level of performance equivalent to company standards, that being a “Meets Expectations” in all areas of your performance evaluations (including but not limited to, Self and Management reviews).

*The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

This organization participates in E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification. If you require an accommodation in the application process, please contact a member of our Human Resources team at [phone] .

Job Type:Full time, salary (exempt).

Pay:starting at $45,000 per year, dependent upon experience. Amount is not inclusive of total compensation package.

Benefits:Eligible for full benefit package, subject to new hire waiting period. Including but not limited to health insurance, 401k plan, and paid time off. Read more on our company employment website !