Construction Assistant

HITT Contracting Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Health insurance

401(k) matched

Wellness reimbursement

Paid holidays

Job summary

HITT Contracting Inc. is seeking a Construction Assistant to support the Industrial project team in Hurt, VA. The role involves organizing project docs, preparing packages, and coordinating with subs, vendors, and clients under the Project Manager.

This is for a large-scale, long-duration industrial campus with per diem support. You will work with ProCore, Primavera P6, Adobe, and BlueBeam, and travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree from an accredited university is preferred.
• Self-motivated and proactive – takes initiative and seeks responsibility.
• Experience with Word, Excel, and other Microsoft-based software.
• Willingness to work out of town with per diem provided.

Responsibilities

• Reports directly to the Project Manager.
• Communicates daily with Project Management staff, subs, vendors, and clients.
• Ensures timely delivery of documentation with consistent quality.
• Maintains clear, concise, professional communication tailored to the audience.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Organizational skills

MS Office

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

ProCore

Primavera P6

Adobe

BlueBeam

Job description

Every day, our team members do amazing things in pursuit of our shared purpose to build trust with our clients, partners, subcontractors, and teammates. No matter your background, education, or career path, if you share our vision to create extraordinary experiences, you belong at HITT.Construction AssistantJob Description:Construction Assistant – Industrial - Hurt, VAJob DescriptionA Construction Assistant will help with a myriad of tasks to assist project managers to successfully complete projects and assignments. This includes, but is not limited to, organizing project documentation, preparing meeting packages and pricing packages, information distribution with subs and project team members, and operation and maintenance manuals. This role sits within HITT's Industrial group, which delivers new construction, renovations, expansions, and fit-outs across distribution centers, warehouses, manufacturing, aviation, automotive, mission critical, advanced manufacturing, central utility plants, and other complex industrial facilities nationwide. This position supports a newly awarded industrial campus in Hurt, VA.Project OverviewNewly secured project in southern Virginia supporting a growing industrial market in the regionLarge-scale, long-duration build (100+ weeks) with an established site team structure, including multiple superintendents, assistant superintendents, project managers, and APMsSite setup and mobilization underway now, with groundbreaking next monthBacked by HITT's broader Industrial platform, which collaborates with project stakeholders to develop focused action plans that bring complex projects online as fast and safely as possibleGrowth opportunity within HITT's Industrial group, which also covers advanced manufacturing, mission critical, energy, power generation, and heavy civil workOut-of-town assignment with per diem support for the duration of the projectResponsibilitiesThe Construction Assistant reports directly to the Project ManagerRequired to communicate daily with the Project Management staff, subcontractors, vendors, and clientsEnsure effective communication, consistent quality of work products, and timely delivery of documentation is requiredCommunication must be clear, concise, and professional with style tailored appropriately to the audienceQualificationsFour-year degree from an accredited university is preferredPrior experience with a professional organization with a proven track record of accountability, professionalism, and organization skills is preferredSelf-motivated and proactive – takes initiative and seeks responsibilityExperience with Word, Excel, and other Microsoft-based softwareSoftware proficiency – able to adapt to and learn how to use sector-, project-, and specific software systems, including but not limited to ProCore, Primavera P6, Adobe, and BlueBeamWillingness to work out of town for the duration of the assignment, with per diem providedIntegrity – behaves consistently with The HITT Way in all mattersSelf-development – seeks continuous improvement of knowledge and abilitiesTeamwork and collaboration – able to work collaboratively with people of various backgrounds and stylesCustomer service oriented, committed to going beyond the \"normal\" call of dutyAbility to recognize The HITT Way and implement HITT philosophyIn accordance with Virginia Senate Bill 215 (SB 215), the base salary range for this position is:$74,380.00 - $94,380.00Compensation in other cities and states may vary. HITT Contracting offers a competitive total benefits and compensation package including performance-based bonuses, premium health care coverage including vision and dental, employer-matched 401(k), wellness reimbursement program, paid holidays and time-off, and other voluntary benefits and leave types. The determination of salary is based on the candidate’s individual professional experience, qualifications, education, skills, and training.HITT Contracting is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to hiring and developing the most qualified individuals based on job-related experience, skills, and merit. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We value a respectful, inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. HITT Contracting maintains a drug-free workplace, consistent with applicable local, state, and federal laws.