Assistant Manager - Construction

Job Description

This is a role for someone who takes ownership, communicates well, pays attention to the details, and isn't afraid to roll up their sleeves. You'll have the opportunity to make a visible impact—not only on individual projects, but on the continued growth and success of Spring Meadow Nursery.

And you'll be doing it as part of the Proven Winners® Color Choice® team...the people behind plants that brought the Limelight® hydrangea and Wine & Roses® weigela to North America.

If you're ready to help build what comes next, we'd love to meet you.

From expanding our nursery to improving the places where our teams work every day, our Construction, Facilities & Project Management team plays an important role in shaping the future of our organization.

We're looking for an Assistant Manager – Construction who enjoys turning plans into reality. If you're a an organized problem solver who can balance the details of a project while keeping the bigger picture in sight, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for.

In this role, you'll work alongside various departments across the nursery, and outside contractors to help bring projects from planning and design through construction and closeout. You'll have the opportunity to coordinate projects, monitor budgets and schedules, review plans and specifications, solve problems in the field, and help ensure every project is completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.

Overview:
The Assistant Manager - Construction will support the advancement of nursery projects and overall nursery facility goals. A qualified candidate will possess leadership and organization skills to assist with company expansion as well as maintenance. The purpose of this job is to assist the project manager with managing multiple projects, including quality assurance, timely completion, efficient integration, project budgets, and administration of the various stages of design and construction projects.

This individual will work directly with the Project Manager, Construction crew leaders, and Sub-Contractors to assist in coordinating all functions of nursery construction and maintenance from pre-construction through closeout of projects.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assist Project Manager with inspections, site visits, and design changes
• Assist in the design process for each project
• Communicate effectively with Construction Team and Subcontractors
• Perform take-off of material quantities to generate project estimates
• Review quotations based on cost and completeness of scope
• Update, manage, and distribute drawings and specifications to all parties needed
• Oversee all phases of the installation process and report status responsible for ensuring completion of all required inspections
• Manage and resolve conflicts regarding scope and/or cost throughout the project
• Perform site visits and attend site meetings
• Report project status, update schedule, and monitor subcontractor compliance
• Meets regularly with the Construction Manager to review the progress of each assigned project and to discuss and resolve outstanding problems or issues, as needed
• Manage close out process including punch-list, as-built drawings, and documentation in a timely manner
• Protect the interests of the owner and cultivate a positive relationship with other departments and subcontractors

Additional Responsibilities:

• Performs other related duties as required.
• Follow Spring Meadow Nursery, Inc. Employee Handbook.
• Follow Spring Meadow Nursery, Inc. Safety Handbook.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

• Minimum 5 Years of residential or commercial construction experience
• Must know how to read plans and specifications
• Knowledge of construction practices and attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office,…