Gorman & Company

Construction Assistant

Gorman & Company
Posted 10/19/2026full-timeManitowoc • Wisconsin • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in construction activities, including material handling, site organization, and safety practices. Capable of performing basic construction math and maintaining accurate inventory records while ensuring compliance with OSHA standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Construction ExperienceBasic Construction MathOSHA ComplianceStrong Communication SkillsInventory Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Assist the Field Superintendent with daily construction activities, general labor, material handling, and other jobsite tasks
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and orderly jobsite
  • Manage housekeeping and organize storage areas
  • Help establish and maintain temporary facilities, signage, barricades, and site security measures
  • Receive, inspect, organize, secure, and track material and equipment deliveries
  • Maintain accurate inventory records and accessible supplies
  • Support field measurements, layout verifications, quantity tracking, and basic construction activities
  • Observe work in progress for quality concerns, site issues, or schedule conflicts
  • Communicate findings to appropriate team members
  • Assist with daily safety inspections and monitor proper use of personal protective equipment
  • Follow company and OSHA requirements and report unsafe conditions
  • Document project progress through photographs and field observations
  • Help prepare and complete punch lists
  • Protect completed work from damage
  • Keep tools and equipment organized

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Previous construction experience is preferred
  • Basic understanding of construction tools, materials, and jobsite safety practices
  • Ability to read a tape measure and perform basic construction math
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work cooperatively with supervisors, subcontractors, and coworkers
  • Positive, dependable, hands-on approach
  • Ability to perform physical work in varying weather conditions
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Automobile insurance
  • Driving record that meets company insurance requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Competitive hourly pay, with the rate to be determined
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Short- and long-term disability coverage
  • Employee assistance program
  • 401(k) retirement plan featuring a 6% company match
  • 18 days of paid time off
  • 11.5 paid holidays
  • Paid parental leave
  • Lifestyle spending accounts
  • Pet insurance
  • Hands-on experience and practical construction skills development
  • Learning from experienced field leadership
  • Collaborative project team

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Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills
Basic Understanding Of Construction ToolsMaterial HandlingField MeasurementsLayout VerificationsQuality ObservationPunch List PreparationTape Measure Reading
Soft Skills
Strong CommunicationDependableCooperative
Tools & Technologies
Personal Protective Equipment
Certifications & Qualifications
High School Diploma Or GEDValid Driver's License
Industry Keywords
Jobsite Safety PracticesConstruction ActivitiesHousekeepingSite Security MeasuresInventory Records