Milwaukee Construction Assistant - Hands-on, Safe Site

Gorman & Company; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off & holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

Gorman & Company is seeking a Construction Assistant to support the Midtown Commons project in Milwaukee, a 200-unit multifamily development expected to complete in mid-2028. This outdoor, hands-on role works with the Field Superintendent to keep operations moving and the site organized.

You will assist with daily activities, material handling, site safety, and quality checks, while learning construction skills and maintaining a clean, safe jobsite.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Previous construction experience is preferred, but a strong work ethic and willingness to learn are essential.
• Basic understanding of construction tools, materials, and jobsite safety practices.
• Ability to read a tape measure and perform basic construction math.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work cooperatively with supervisors, subcontractors, and coworkers.
• A positive, dependable, hands-on approach and the ability to perform physical work in varying weather conditions.
• A valid driver's license, automobile insurance, and a driving record that meets company insurance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Field Superintendent with daily construction activities, general labor, material handling, and other jobsite tasks to support efficient field operations.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and orderly jobsite by managing housekeeping, organizing storage areas, and helping establish and maintain temporary facilities, signage, barricades, and site security measures.
• Assist with receiving, inspecting, organizing, securing, and tracking material and equipment deliveries, keeping inventory records accurate and supplies accessible.
• Support field measurements, layout verifications, quantity tracking, and other basic construction activities as directed by the Field Superintendent.
• Observe work in progress to identify potential quality concerns, site issues, or schedule conflicts, and communicate findings to the appropriate team members.
• Support jobsite safety by assisting with daily inspections, monitoring proper use of personal protective equipment, following company and OSHA requirements, and promptly reporting unsafe conditions.
• Document project progress through photographs and field observations, help prepare and complete punch lists, protect completed work from damage, and keep tools and equipment organized.

Skills

Tape measure reading

Construction basics

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Basic construction tools

Job description

Gorman & Company is seeking a Construction Assistant to support the Midtown Commons project in Milwaukee, a 200-unit multifamily development expected to complete in mid-2028. This outdoor, hands-on role works with the Field Superintendent to keep operations moving and the site organized.

You will assist with daily activities, material handling, site safety, and quality checks, while learning construction skills and maintaining a clean, safe jobsite.