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Gray

Assistant Site Manager

Gray

. Will function as the overall Site Manager during off rotation for the Site Manager.

Posted 5/7/2026full-timeKentucky, 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.
  • Depending on the size of the project may function as a Site Manager for small projects (under 5 million).
  • 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.
  • Assist in locating, evaluating, and selecting potential subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers as it related to the General Conditions budget.
  • Assist in pricing work, draft changes and change orders and in ensuring customer satisfaction with the project.
  • Assist Coordinating and managing on-site construction activities from pre-start-up to completion.
  • Schedule work, including subcontractors.
  • Determine materials, equipment and tools needed.
  • 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, able to stop work, discipline team members, and remove team members/subcontractors from the site in the absence of the Site Manager.
  • Able to make decisions regarding safety and quality on the spot to make improvements, without further approval.
  • 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.
  • Confers with supervisory personnel to resolve complaints and grievances within work force.
  • Prepares or review reports on progress, materials used and costs, and adjusts work schedules as indicated by reports.
  • May provide expert advice as it relates to a specific division of work.
  • 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.
  • Ensure required inspections are conducted per the project specifications and documents and proper documentation is kept.
  • Responsible for the communication, implementation and enforcement of Gray’s safety program on site.
  • Other duties may be assigned.

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.
  • Excellent leadership, organizational, communication, and problem solving skills.
  • Must be able to read and interpret architectural and engineering drawings, financial reports, and legal/contract documents.
  • Strong people management skills.
  • 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
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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Hard Skills & Tools
construction managementproject schedulingcost estimationprocurementsafety managementreading architectural drawingsreading engineering drawingsproblem solvingstaffing managementchange order management
Soft Skills
leadershiporganizational skillscommunication skillspeople managementself-motivationteam collaborationdecision makingproblem solvingconflict resolutionenergetic work ethic