Assistant Construction Manager

STERLING

Assistant Construction Manager

Livonia, MI
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Sterling Industrial, headquartered in Evansville, Indiana was founded and incorporated in 1982. Our company began and grew from a need for swift, reliable service for utilities in southern Indiana. Meeting the needs of utilities through small emergencies, we found an increasing need to add pipefitters and millwrights to our operation, and from there our company continued to grow.

    As a multi-craft union contractor, we provide civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical services for new construction and maintenance/retrofit projects. Our core markets include power generation, metals, pulp/paper, plastics, and chemical markets. We pride ourselves on being a full-service contractor attentive and responsive to the needs of our customers; providing a full range of services and solutions for construction and maintenance projects.

    Purpose

    Supports management of field construction activities.

    Responsibilities

    • Assist with daily field operations.
    • Coordinate Superintendent activities.
    • Monitor productivity and progress.
    • Support work planning efforts.
    • Assist with field issue resolution.
    • Support project reporting and coordination.
    • Facilitate communication between disciplines.

    Education and/or Work Experience Requirement:

    • 5 years’ experience.
    • Heavy Industrial work experience preferred
    • Experience with projects $50M or above
    • Design-Build experience a plus
    • Problem-solving skills
    • Decision-making skills
    • Effective listening skills
    • Negotiation skills
    • Attention to detail
    • Effective written and verbal communication skills
    • Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
    • Working knowledge of computers and experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Primavera.
    • Strong organizational and time management skills
    • The ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
    • High School diploma or GED required.
    • Degree in Construction Management and/or engineering preferred.

    Physical Requirements:

    • Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
    • Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance
    • Must be able to lift and carry up to 10 lbs.
    • The ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environments. May have to walk up flights of stairs, uneven surfaces, or climb a ladder.

    Sterling Industrial LLC, is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, pregnancy, disability, protected activity, or other non-merit factors.

    Required Skills

    Required Experience

  • Qualifications
    • Coaching, training, counseling, and evaluating performance of team members against company production, safety, quality, and management standards
    • Managing team members to ensure productivity, safety, and efficiency levels are obtained; also responsible for communicating the status of objectives to the team
    • Performing duties of assigned area including assembly and serving as a machine operator and material handler
    • Resolving issues through root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions
    • Inspecting products to ensure conformance to quality, engineering, and customer requirements
    • Completing and maintaining all associated electronic processes paperwork including checklists, stamping, blue prints, bar coding, and shipping materials
    • Performing duties in accordance with current Quality Management System, Safety Management System, and KPS Global Code of Conduct requirements
    • Maintaining departmental housekeeping and 5S standards