Assistant Site Manager

Gray

Assistant Site Manager overseeing construction projects with Gray Construction. Responsible for managing multiple divisions and teams, ensuring project safety and quality.

Posted 4/23/2026full-timeLexington • Kentucky, North Carolina, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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
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
Studies specifications to plan procedures for construction on basis of starting and completion times and staffing requirements for each phase of construction
Implements procedures and assists in identifying staffing needs
Secure appropriate supply sources
Set up and close out construction site
Establish and maintain high safety and quality standards in accordance to company and industry standards
Serve as on-site safety when one is not specifically assigned to the project
Will resolve issues and act on behalf of management while keeping the financial impact of decisions in mind as it relates to potential out of scope items
Responsible for procurement of tools and materials to be delivered at specified times to conform to work schedules
Confers with and directs supervisory personnel and subcontractors engaged in planning and executing work procedures, interpreting specification, and coordinating various phases of construction to prevent delays
Prepares or review reports on progress, materials used and costs, and adjusts work schedules as indicated by reports.
Will meet with the customer and refer all customer requested changes to the SM and PM for proper disposition.
Will work with city officials, OSHA, and inspectors throughout the duration of the project.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Must be able to read and interpret architectural and engineering drawings, financial reports, and legal/contract documents
Must possess basic computer skills including the ability to utilize Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.), tablets and smartphones
MS project and other scheduling software a plus
Must possess a strong work ethic and be an energetic, self-motivated individual who enjoys a team environment, as well as a passion for collaboration and professional development.
Must posses the ability to think for his/herself and be able to manage without direction having to be given.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Gray’s safety program on site
Equal Opportunity Employer
personal growth opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

construction managementproject schedulingcost estimationprocurementstaffing managementsafety standardsreport preparationdrawing interpretationcontract negotiationsubcontractor management

Soft Skills

strong work ethicself-motivatedteam collaborationproblem-solvingcommunicationleadershiporganizational skillsadaptabilitydecision-makingprofessional development