Updated: Feb 11, 2025 - The Construction Assistant collaborates with the Director of Operations and Project Manager to generate bid lists, distribute plans, and collect relevant project documentation while assisting with the permit process. This role involves maintaining organized paper and electronic project files, managing the Procore Project Management Module, and ensuring the accuracy of contracts, change orders, and correspondence. The assistant also verifies subcontractors' insurance and licenses, processes payment applications, and assists in the submittal process to keep project plans up to date.
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1. Construction Assistant, Apex Construction Solutions, Denver, CO
Job Summary:
- Provide crucial support to the Pre-Construction Manager, Bid and Sales team in supporting the divisional aspirations
- Develop the divisional brand and grow the divisional revenue over the next three years through strong relationship development, professional and exciting proposals and sustainable work.
- Report to the Pre-Construction Manager and work closely with other parts of the business to coordinate and manage business growth through several areas providing business excellence.
- Assist and support the day-to-day operation and delivery of the divisional targets including the development of brochures and case study collateral to help explain what we do to new clients
- Information sourcing and relationship mapping to support building new and sustainable relationships, event planning, and management to help drive the Integral brand across the industry
- Support and management of targeted bids by overseeing the development and feeding and maintaining key information to win bids
- Liaise and visit other Integral and JLL offices to gather information and develop relationships to assist in business growth and brand development in a professional management environment.
- Supporting the win-work strategy and retaining business while promoting awareness of all the services we offer,
- Responding to all incoming inquiries in an efficient and professional manner
- Ensure all events are dealt with from inquiry to confirmation and that function sheets are completed in good time
- Make sure all relevant parties receive all correspondence relating to an event
- Pro-actively seek new business opportunities for the venue
Skills on Resume:
- Proposal Development (Hard Skills)
- Relationship Management (Soft Skills)
- Business Growth Strategy (Hard Skills)
- Event Planning (Hard Skills)
- Communication (Soft Skills)
- Information Sourcing (Hard Skills)
- Bid Management (Hard Skills)
- Client Engagement (Soft Skills)
2. Construction Assistant, Blue Sky Builders, Atlanta, GA
Job Summary:
- Ensure all sales leads are followed up correctly and promptly
- Relationship mapping and tracking opportunities via various portals and connections
- Support the Pre-construction team, Bid and Sales team with the development and production of documentation during the sales process, from RFIs and PQQs to tender return documents and presentations
- Assist in completing all prequalification documentation
- Assist and help develop marketing collateral where necessary
- Develop case studies and bid on library content
- Assist the Bid team in providing information and at times writing material for tender submissions
- Coordinate monthly sales reports
- Adhere to all company standard operating procedures
- Understand Integral’s service offering
- Provide additional support to team members
- Providing relevant information and administration support to the Pre-Construction Manager as well as the wider divisional leadership team
Skills on Resume:
- Sales Lead Follow-up (Soft Skills)
- Relationship Mapping (Hard Skills)
- Document Development (Hard Skills)
- Prequalification Documentation (Hard Skills)
- Marketing Collateral Development (Hard Skills)
- Case Study Creation (Hard Skills)
- Sales Reporting (Hard Skills)
- Team Support and Collaboration (Soft Skills)
3. Construction Assistant, Green Field Contractors, Seattle, WA
Job Summary:
- Receive materials/inventory/stock
- Prep materials and tools for the workday
- Work in conjunction with the construction department to provide supplies in a timely fashion/Job site deliveries
- Coordinate with the Warehouse Manager to ensure that all tools and materials are picked up at the end of the workday
- Unload and put away tools and materials
- Return excess materials into stock or vendor for job credit
- Perform physical inventory when needed
- General overall maintenance, and cleanliness of building – for example, lunchroom, vacuum workshop tables, etc.
- Work under the direction of the Construction Director and assist with any needed repairs and updates to properly maintain the operation of the facilities.
- Work with project managers on new construction, preserve-a-home, and critical home repair projects
Skills on Resume:
- Inventory Management (Hard Skills)
- Material Preparation (Hard Skills)
- Job Site Coordination (Soft Skills)
- Tool Maintenance (Hard Skills)
- Physical Inventory (Hard Skills)
- Facility Cleanliness (Soft Skills)
- Repair Assistance (Soft Skills)
- Project Collaboration (Soft Skills)
4. Construction Assistant, Solid Foundation Construction, Phoenix, AZ
Job Summary:
- Answer phone calls, schedule appointments and coordinate vendor work
- Follow up with vendors to ensure work orders have been completed
- Prepare all contract-related paperwork and process payment requests
- Take responsibility for RFIs, Submittals, Purchase Orders, and AIA Contracts.
- Keep worksites clean, and fill in wherever needed
- Attend monthly staff meetings.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records on the shared drive.
- Support the coordination of the office operations, procedures and resources
- Facilitate organizational effectiveness and efficiency
- Work with and teach unskilled volunteers
Skills on Resume:
- Communication Skills (Soft Skills)
- Vendor Coordination (Soft Skills)
- Contract Management (Hard Skills)
- Administrative Support (Hard Skills)
- Record Keeping (Hard Skills)
- Office Operations Coordination (Hard Skills)
- Organizational Efficiency (Soft Skills)
- Volunteer Training (Soft Skills)
5. Construction Assistant, Integrity Building Services, Orlando, FL
Job Summary:
- Assist in preparing, reviewing, issuing and tracking all subcontracts, purchase orders, and change orders
- Assist with internal quality in-lines per construction schedule, and ensure projects are ready for quality inspections on their scheduled date
- Assist and place all project materials and required orders for all fixtures/supplies
- Assist and manage the project set up data information
- Attend weekly team meetings and owner/site meetings
- Respond to vendors for all inquiries within 48 hours
- Facilitate the submission and approval of project submittals
- Assist the Superintendent and Project Manager in the close-out of projects, i.e., permit finals, contractor's affidavits, warranties, and close-out forms.
- Administer contractor performance for all projects and ensure compliance with all agreements and assist in various new and rebuilt projects
- Assist in managing multiple construction projects at one given time, preparing construction progress reports for all projects and managing all communication with subcontractors/suppliers and project manager.
- Collaborate with the project manager and resolve all queries for construction progress and ensure compliance with all safety procedures at the site
Skills on Resume:
- Contract Administration (Hard Skills)
- Quality Assurance (Hard Skills)
- Material Procurement (Hard Skills)
- Project Data Management (Hard Skills)
- Meeting Participation (Soft Skills)
- Vendor Communication (Soft Skills)
- Project Close-out Assistance (Hard Skills)
- Construction Project Coordination (Soft Skills)
6. Construction Assistant, Horizon Development Group, Portland, OR
Job Summary:
- Coordinate with material and supply chain management personnel to bid on all proposals and evaluate contract work and design for various projects
- Prepare various documents for all implementation of activities and ensure approval for same and assist in distributing all final documents
- Participate in various project meetings and maintain records of all construction dates and project costs
- Assist project manager in preparation of schedules for all projects and assist in closing out process and ensure appropriate filing of all paperwork
- Assist in maintaining updated project plans and specifications for Edwards’ project team and the subcontractors.
- Process and review Subcontractors’ Applications for Payments promptly ensuring accuracy and completeness for Project Manager’s approval.
- Have complete knowledge of the Edwards check distribution process, including processing draw requests, lien waivers, licensing, insurance and closeout requirements.
- Attend, participate in, and take notes for job site meetings, when requested.
- Keep job superintendents advised of the status of subcontractor’s insurance and licenses every week.
- Coordinate and implement project closeout, including Owner Demonstrations
- Run errands occasionally, i.e. blueprint shop, post office, pick up local supplies, Building Department.
- Provide backup phone and fax support in the office, and assist with office housekeeping such as stocking the printer and checking mail.
Skills on Resume:
- Proposal Evaluation (Hard Skills)
- Document Preparation (Hard Skills)
- Record Keeping (Hard Skills)
- Schedule Coordination (Hard Skills)
- Project Plan Maintenance (Hard Skills)
- Payment Processing (Hard Skills)
- Communication and Note-taking (Soft Skills)
- Office Support and Housekeeping (Soft Skills)
7. Construction Assistant, Reliable Construction Partners, Nashville, TN
Job Summary:
- Work with the Director of Operations, Project Manager, and estimate (or project team) to generate bid lists, order and distribute plans and collect bids, estimates, quotes, etc.
- Assist with the permit process
- Coordinate and implement project start-up, including set up of paper and electronic project files for the office and Superintendent/field files following the Project Assistants Manual.
- Maintain both paper and electronic project files, including scanning and filing
- Have a complete knowledge of the Procore Project Management Module including inputting job start-up information, commitments, commitment change orders, drawing logs, submittal logs, etc.
- Scanning and input of all project documents and proper classification of scanned documents.
- Perform a look-up of documents such as invoices, subcontracts, change orders, waivers, insurance, etc.
- Assists in the preparation of contracts, change orders, correspondence, and RFI forms, ensuring accuracy, neatness and use of proper grammar.
- Provide subcontractors and suppliers with project forms and copies of the Notice of Commencement
- Ensure that all subcontractors have proper insurance and licenses in effect before the release of any contracts.
- Assist and have a complete knowledge of the submittal process including logging of the submittals.
- Assist in maintaining updated project plans and specifications for Edwards’ project team and the subcontractors.
- Process and review Subcontractors’ Applications for Payments promptly ensuring accuracy and completeness for Project Manager’s approval.
Skills on Resume:
- Bid Management (Hard Skills)
- Permit Process Coordination (Hard Skills)
- Project File Management (Hard Skills)
- Procore Project Management Knowledge (Hard Skills)
- Document Scanning and Classification (Hard Skills)
- Contract Preparation (Hard Skills)
- Insurance and License Verification (Hard Skills)
- Submittal Process Assistance (Hard Skills)