Project Assistant - Construction

Project Assistant – General Contractor specializing in tilt-up: Hamann Construction Location: San Diego County, CA (Office & Field-based) Full-Time | $60,000–$70,000 DOE + Benefits & Bonuses

We are the leading general contractor specializing in tilt-up concrete commercial, industrial, churches, and schools. Our team delivers high-quality tilt-up projects through our motivated team. We routinely have management employees stay with the company over 30 years.

Role Overview Support the Project Manager in all phases of tilt-up construction projects—from pre-construction through closeout. Ideal for a motivated professional with commercial construction experience who wants to specialize in tilt-up and grow into a full Project Manager role.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with project coordination, subcontractor management, and daily operations.
• Support pre-construction: review plans/specs, scope subcontractors (concrete, rebar, erection), value engineering for panels and costs.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, pay apps, and contract documentation.
• Help maintain schedules (MS Project), focusing on our self-performed work and subcontractor work.
• Track budgets, costs, procurement.
• Participate in safety/quality inspections and ensure OSHA compliance during casting and erection.
• Prepare reports, meeting minutes, and client communications; liaise between office, field, architects, engineers, and owners.
• Assist with project closeout: punch lists, as-builts, warranties, and O&M manuals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or field experience
• 2–5+ years in commercial construction; tilt-up concrete experience strongly preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of concrete construction is a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with Procore, Bluebeam, PlanGrid, or similar a plus.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read/interpret structural drawings and travel to job sites as needed.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay + performance bonuses
• Health, dental, 401(k) match, PTO
• Mentorship from an experienced team that has been doing this for decades
• Path to Project Manager Advancement

We are an equal opportunity employer.

Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person