Assistant Operations Manager, Construction – Hawaii (Growth & PTO)

Gilder Search Group; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k with employer contribution

PTO 3 weeks

Job summary

Gilder Search Group is seeking an Assistant Operations Manager to support daily operations across multiple construction projects in Honolulu, HI. The role focuses on coordinating project documentation, reviewing drawings, RFIs, submittals, and ensuring schedules.

Ideal for an early-career construction professional with 1+ years of experience, residency in Hawai'i, and willingness to travel. Base salary ranges up to 95k/year, with benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of construction experience in operations, project coordination, project engineering, construction administration, or related role.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience preparing or coordinating RFIs and submittals.
• Ability to read construction drawings, blueprints, and project plans.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to travel throughout the service area using a personal vehicle with mileage reimbursement.
• Ability to obtain required company insurance clearance.
• Ability to work approximately 50 hours per week.
• Current residence in Hawai'i.
• Experience supporting plumbing, mechanical, MEP, repiping, or commercial construction projects is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day operations across multiple active construction projects.
• Create, log, distribute, and track RFIs, submittals, change orders, drawing revisions, and other construction documentation.
• Prepare and coordinate submittal packages with engineers and construction managers.
• Assist with project scheduling, resource allocation, and workflow coordination.
• Attend project meetings in person or virtually, document meeting minutes, track action items, and follow up on deliverables.
• Prepare weekly and monthly project progress reports.
• Coordinate communication between field personnel, subcontractors, vendors, and office staff.
• Review construction drawings, blueprints, and project plans to verify scope, layout, and constructability.
• Review contracts and scopes of work to ensure field activities align with contractual requirements.
• Assist with vendor and subcontractor pay application review and processing.
• Monitor material deliveries, equipment, and tool availability for active job sites.
• Support construction safety compliance documentation.
• Assist with payroll review and reporting.
• Maintain organized project files and construction documentation.
• Support client communications regarding project status and documentation.

Skills

Reading blueprints

Project coordination

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Gilder Search Group is seeking an Assistant Operations Manager to support daily operations across multiple construction projects in Honolulu, HI. The role focuses on coordinating project documentation, reviewing drawings, RFIs, submittals, and ensuring schedules.

Ideal for an early-career construction professional with 1+ years of experience, residency in Hawai'i, and willingness to travel. Base salary ranges up to 95k/year, with benefits and growth opportunities.