Construction Office Assistant Jobs in Raleigh, NC

About C. Herman Construction

C. Herman Construction is a general contracting company that specializes in multifamily and mixed-used development. In eight short years, we have grown our client base across the Southeast from relationships and referrals alone, and built projects totaling more than $400 million. Our company is built on a foundation of integrity, collaboration, and a commitment to delivering high-quality projects. As an employee-owned company (ESOP), we prioritize our team’s success, offering a rewarding work environment and opportunities for professional growth.

C. Herman Construction is licensed in NC, SC and GA with offices in Charlotte, Wilmington, Raleigh, Greenville, SC, and Charleston, SC. Come make your mark in a growing company alongside other dedicated, determined, growth driven professionals!

Job Summary

The Assistant Superintendent will have exceptional communication skills, strong leadership skills, and the ability to multitask and work as a team. This team member will assist the Superintendent with overall onsite management of the project from inception to final acceptance. The Assistant Superintendent will also provide supervision of subcontractors and ensure safe working conditions on the jobsite at all times.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Communicate and work closely with the superintendent daily
• Assist Superintendent in managing all on-site assigned personnel and providing a positive and safe work environment
• Ensure safety policies/OSHA requirements are adhered to by those working on the project site each and every day. Notify the Superintendent of any safety violations on-site.
• Assist the Superintendent with the weekly subcontractor/safety meetings
• Monitor the work of subcontractors, laborers, and other partners to ensure compliance with relevant laws, protection of the company from risk, and the compliance with established budgets and deadlines.
• Maintain the construction schedule and ensure the proper sequencing of all construction activities such that consultants and subcontractors can operate profitably and efficiently.
• Inform Superintendent of any plan changes/design issues
• Work closely with Superintendent to meet or beat all construction milestones.
• Read all scopes associated with work to ensure all subcontractors are meeting their contractual obligations.
• Collect all material delivery tickets and send to the controller to ensure a timely payment process to all vendors.
• Develop plan for sequencing and logistics of construction activities.
• Have working knowledge of the plans and specifications.
• Maintain and implement quality control plan.
• Ensure that the project site and its contents are secured at the close of each working day. Maintain a clean and orderly site during the construction process.
• Complete a required daily log of project progression at the close of each workday
• Assist in onboarding and mentoring PEs assigned to the project

Qualifications

• 3+ year’s experience with ground-up, multi-family projects of 100 units or greater, ideally as an Assistant Superintendent, or in a similar position. Thorough knowledge of construction cost, scheduling, estimating, purchasing, and engineering principles and techniques.
• Engineering or Construction Management degree preferred but not required
• Proficiency with reading, understanding, and interpreting plans, specifications, drawings, contracts, and other documents.
• Demonstrated ability to professionally resolve issues with clients, subcontractors, and other third parties in a timely manner.
• Proficiency with construction management and office productivity software, including MS Excel, MS Word, MS Project or other web-based or mobile document and project management solutions.
• Experience with Procore Construction Management software preferred
• Act in a manner of integrity that shows support for C. Herman Construction, our core values, while maintaining constant focus on meeting/exceeding client requirements and expectations

Physical Requirements

This position requires the ability to walk, stand, and move throughout active construction sites for extended periods of time, including navigating uneven terrain, climbing ladders and stairs, and working safely in dynamic jobsite environments. The employee must be able to lift and carry materials or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds as needed and be comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions, with or without reasonable accommodation.

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The above is intended to describe the general content and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

 Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any federal, state, or local protected class.