Field Construction Lead — Assistant Site Manager

Gray; Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Gray Construction is seeking an Assistant Site Manager to join its Field Operations Team on field/project-based assignments across the United States. This role supports the Site Manager and leads on-site safety, scheduling, procurement, and coordination with subs.

You will review drawings, help develop scopes of work, manage multiple construction activities, and ensure quality and timely delivery while maintaining Gray’s safety standards. Travel is required.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school AND a minimum of three years of construction experience OR a minimum five years related construction experience with increasing responsibility in lieu of a degree.
• Experience within the light/heavy industrial sector highly desired - specifically within the food and beverage market.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, communication, and problem solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Will function as the overall Site Manager during off rotation for the Site Manager.
• Assist in developing scopes of work for review and approval.
• Assist in the development and management of project schedule. Prepare estimates in areas of self-performed work and assist in complete project estimate.
• Depending on the size of the project may function as a Site Manager for small projects (under 5 million).
• Responsible for multiple divisions of work, all aspects of the means and method of construction.
• Solicit prices from subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers for review and approval.
• Assist in selection of qualified bidders, negotiate final prices, draft subcontracts and purchase orders.
• Assist in the preparation of various reports, i.e. cost to complete, monthly billings and status reports, progress tracking
• Review all drawings, i.e. shop, architectural, structural, etc. when they are issued to the field and coordinate and maintain a current set at all times.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Reading drawings

Scheduling

Team management

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Gray Construction is seeking an Assistant Site Manager to join its Field Operations Team on field/project-based assignments across the United States. This role supports the Site Manager and leads on-site safety, scheduling, procurement, and coordination with subs.

You will review drawings, help develop scopes of work, manage multiple construction activities, and ensure quality and timely delivery while maintaining Gray’s safety standards. Travel is required.