Traveling Assistant Site Manager

Gray; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Gray Construction is seeking an Assistant Site Manager for a traveling, field-based role. You will serve as the on-site lead during off-rotation periods and help develop scopes, schedules, and cost estimates across multiple projects.

The ideal candidate has an Associate’s degree or equivalent and 3+ years (or 5+ years with progression) in construction, with strong leadership and problem-solving skills and experience in industrial sectors such as food & beverage.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent; 3+ years construction experience, or 5+ years construction experience with increasing responsibility in lieu of a degree.
• Experience in light/heavy industrial sector, ideally within food & beverage markets.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural/engineering drawings, financial reports, and contracts.
• Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• 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 for self-performed work.
• Coordinate on-site construction activities, manage resources, and ensure safety and quality standards.
• Review drawings and coordinate with subcontractors to maintain current project documentation.
• Manage procurement and subcontracts, and track progress and costs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Reading drawings

Teamwork

Scheduling

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Gray Construction is seeking an Assistant Site Manager for a traveling, field-based role. You will serve as the on-site lead during off-rotation periods and help develop scopes, schedules, and cost estimates across multiple projects.

The ideal candidate has an Associate’s degree or equivalent and 3+ years (or 5+ years with progression) in construction, with strong leadership and problem-solving skills and experience in industrial sectors such as food & beverage.