Assistant Construction Manager

We are looking for candidates in Little Rock, AR, Chicago, IL, Houston,TX and Dallas, TX

Who are we?

Patriot Construction Management delivers comprehensive program and construction management services for facilities and government projects nationwide. With a skilled team and deep industry expertise, we offer tailored procurement solutions — including Design-Build, Firm Fixed Price, Time and Material, and more. Our core services include project construction management and heavy civil construction, ensuring quality, efficiency, and compliance at every phase.

Learn more at patriotccm.com.

JOB SUMMARY
The ASSISTANT CONSTRUCTION MANAGER extends Construction Management field capacity by independently completing assigned field responsibilities, site visits, progress verification, punch activities, lower-complexity construction assignments, and other delegated construction-management tasks under the direction of the assigned Construction Manager, Senior Construction Manager, or Construction Management leadership. This developmental role builds progressive competency in construction judgment, contractor coordination, schedule evaluation, quality control, risk identification, client communication, and field decision-making in preparation for future Construction Manager responsibilities. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, field-oriented, detail-conscious, and able to work within defined authority and escalation parameters.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. FIELD EXECUTION AND CONSTRUCTION SUPPORT: Support construction execution for assigned projects and independently manage defined lower-complexity field activities or project phases within delegated authority. Participate in preconstruction activities, pre-bid walks, site assessments, mobilization, and other field assignments as directed. Escalate matters requiring authority or judgment beyond the assigned scope.
2. SITE VISITS, INSPECTIONS, AND REPORTING: Schedule and complete assigned travel to active project sites to observe progress, quality, apparent safety concerns, schedule conditions, and field risks. Complete required site visit reports for each assigned onsite visit, documenting observed conditions, progress, deficiencies, schedule impacts, risks, and required follow-up. Promptly communicate material findings through established project channels.
3. CONTRACTOR AND FIELD COORDINATION: Coordinate with contractors, vendors, and suppliers regarding field execution, material delivery, site logistics, construction requirements, and assigned follow-up under CM direction. Participate in project meetings as assigned, provide accurate field updates, and complete assigned construction actions. Provide required information to the Project Coordinator for formal meeting and action records.
4. PROGRESS, SCHEDULE, AND RISK VERIFICATION: Monitor observed field progress against established project milestones and schedules, identify potential delays or execution risks, and communicate findings to the assigned CM. Support field verification of quality, progress, punch items, and contractor performance while escalating material risks or unresolved issues.
5. FIELD CHANGE AND COST-IMPACT DOCUMENTATION: Identify and document field conditions or events that may result in scope, cost, or schedule changes. Assemble supporting field information, photographs, quantities, and observations as appropriate and communicate impacts to the CM. Support change evaluation and invoice validation through field verification when requested; administrative routing, contractual review, accounting QC, and approval remain with the appropriate functional owners.
6. CM COVERAGE AND DELEGATED ASSIGNMENTS: Provide temporary construction-management coverage for assigned projects during CM travel, PTO, or capacity constraints within clearly delegated authority. Maintain field continuity, contractor communication, and issue visibility while escalating commitments, disputes, or decisions beyond established authority.
7. FIELD AND TECHNICAL CLOSEOUT: Support field and technical closeout activities, including punch verification, completion inspections, contractor follow-up, site-condition validation, and confirmation that required technical closeout items have been received or completed. Coordinate with the Construction Manager and Project Coordinator while administrative and financial closeout remain with the appropriate functional owners.
8. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TOWARD CM READINESS: Build progressive competency in construction methods, drawings and specifications, contractor management, schedule evaluation, quality control, field risk, client communication, and sound construction judgment. Accept increasing responsibility as capability is demonstrated and seek feedback from Construction Management leadership to prepare for future Construction Manager responsibilities.
9. PERFORMS OTHER ESSENTIAL DUTIES AS ASSIGNED. 

EQUIPMENT OPERATED:
General office equipment (fax machine, copier, desk phone, scanner)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of basic construction methods, materials, building practices, and sequencing of construction work.
• Knowledge of construction drawings, specifications, contract documents, RFIs, submittals, and field documentation at a foundational level.
• Knowledge of site safety practices and the ability to recognize and promptly communicate apparent safety concerns through established channels.
• Knowledge of basic schedule, cost, and change concepts and how field conditions may affect project performance.
• Ability to complete site visits, field observations, progress verification, punch activities, and required site visit reports accurately and independently within delegated authority.
• Ability to identify field risks, changed conditions, quality concerns, and potential schedule impacts and escalate them appropriately.
• Ability to coordinate professionally with Construction Managers, contractors, vendors, clients, inspectors, and internal project team members.
• Ability to manage defined lower-complexity field assignments and provide temporary CM coverage within established authority and escalation parameters.
• Ability to provide factual field support for change evaluation, invoice validation, and construction closeout without assuming administrative, contractual, or accounting ownership.
• Ability to adapt to changing field conditions, manage multiple assigned responsibilities, and maintain reliable follow-through.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office applications and basic use of construction management software and project tracking tools.
• Skilled in professional written and verbal communication, including clear field reporting and client-facing updates within assigned authority.