How to hire an assistant construction manager

How to hire an assistant construction manager, step by step

Here's a step-by-step assistant construction manager hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an assistant construction manager job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new assistant construction manager
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your assistant construction manager job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find an assistant construction manager for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   Hiring the perfect assistant construction manager also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   Here's a comparison of assistant construction manager salaries for various roles:

   Type of Assistant Construction Manager	Description	Hourly rate
   Assistant Construction Manager	Construction managers plan, coordinate, budget, and supervise construction projects from start to finish.	$21-46
   Project Superintendent	The construction or project superintendent's role is to oversee the operations of construction sites, from the planning phase to completion. They have varied duties and responsibilities based on specific projects that include scheduling and budgeting, communicating and negotiating with external partners, and acquiring materials and equipment... Show more	$34-63
   General Superintendent	A general superintendent is primarily in charge of overseeing projects and programs, ensuring operations adhere to standards and requirements. In the construction industry, a general superintendent supervises the daily procedures in a construction site to ensure the project's completion within budget, schedule, and quality standards... Show more	$25-51

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Construction Management
   • OSHA
   • Project Management
   • Construction Schedule
   • Project Specifications
   • Project Site
   • RFI
   • On-Site Construction
   • Contract Administration
   • RFP
   • Residential Construction
   • Customer Satisfaction
   • Building Codes
   • Cost Estimates

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage third party contractors, including safety oversight, control inspection and environmental design specification compliance, and also direct consultants.
   • Create bid analysis, RFI, RFP documents to enhance competitive bidding process.
   • Draft and render plans and specification drawings in AutoCAD.
   • Prepare project construction cost budgets, RFI's, and change order estimates.
   • Maintain on-site equipment to comply within OSHA safety specifications.
   • Carry out topographical surveys to confirm/establish boundaries and complete record drawings using AutoCAD.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the assistant construction manager job description is a good way to get more applicants. An assistant construction manager salary can be affected by several factors, such as the location of the job, the level of experience, education, certifications, and the employer's prestige.

   For example, the average salary for an assistant construction manager in Iowa may be lower than in Hawaii, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level assistant construction manager. Additionally, an assistant construction manager with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average assistant construction manager salary

   $66,406yearly

   $31.93 hourly rate

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   Entry-level assistant construction manager salary

   $45,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 22, 2026

   Average assistant construction manager salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$97,446	$47
   2	New Mexico	$77,272	$37
   3	Pennsylvania	$76,537	$37
   4	Nevada	$75,426	$36
   5	Ohio	$74,596	$36
   6	Arizona	$72,593	$35
   7	Massachusetts	$69,397	$33
   8	Texas	$68,264	$33
   9	New York	$65,541	$32
   10	Florida	$65,064	$31
   11	Tennessee	$64,997	$31
   12	Illinois	$64,866	$31
   13	Alaska	$64,061	$31
   14	Wyoming	$58,980	$28
   15	Missouri	$58,968	$28
   16	South Carolina	$58,514	$28
   17	Oklahoma	$58,340	$28
   18	Utah	$57,600	$28
   19	North Carolina	$56,601	$27
   20	Colorado	$56,358	$27

   Average assistant construction manager salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Black & Veatch	$86,635	$41.65	103
   2	Burns & McDonnell	$85,227	$40.97	116
   3	Mears Transportation Group	$84,507	$40.63	8
   4	Swinerton	$80,633	$38.77	32
   5	AKS Engineering & Forestry	$80,018	$38.47	2
   6	CMTS,Inc..	$79,291	$38.12	8
   7	Tri Pointe Group	$78,285	$37.64	2
   8	Meritage Homes	$77,533	$37.28
   9	Scion Staffing	$76,104	$36.59
   10	Woods Services	$75,859	$36.47
   11	ATOMIC	$75,293	$36.20
   12	ESPO	$72,478	$34.85
   13	Lighthouse Electric	$71,307	$34.28	6
   14	Hines Corporation	$70,648	$33.97
   15	ManpowerGroup	$70,026	$33.67	28
   16	Integral Consulting	$69,969	$33.64
   17	Broaddus Associates	$68,885	$33.12	1
   18	Randstad North America, Inc.	$68,296	$32.83	1
   19	IEA	$68,216	$32.80
   20	Brookfield Properties	$66,609	$32.02	5

4. Writing an assistant construction manager job description

   An assistant construction manager job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of an assistant construction manager job description:

   Assistant construction manager job description example

   Villa creates housing that empowers homeowners and helps communities flourish. We believe that families shouldn't be broken up because they can't afford to live in the same city. We believe that safe and comfortable housing shouldn't be just for the wealthy. And we believe that the housing shortage can be solved through a visionary plan and hard work.
   
   We build high-quality prefab accessory dwelling units in the most efficient and cost-effective way possible, and make the process easy for everyone. Every member of our team is dedicated to our mission of building housing that matters. And we always put our customers first.
   We believe that everyone deserves a place to call home and invite you to join us.
   
   We're looking for an organized and detail-oriented Assistant Construction Manager to join our team and help our Operations team across a wide range of projects in a fun, but challenging, fast-paced environment. This is a rare opportunity to join a start-up with an uplifting mission!
   What You'll Do: Assist the Construction Management team with all aspects of delivery, setup, installation, and completion of all onsite construction for prefabricated ADU projects.Assist the Construction Management team with oversight of site work for new construction projects, coordinating site activities and assuring that all disciplines directly involved in the project are in phase with project goals and objectives.Assist the Construct Management team with coordination of transportation and delivery partners to ensure effective delivery of pre-constructed units.Assist the Construction Management team in providing direction to subcontractors and vendors during onsite construction work, ensuring quality standards are met.Assist the Construction Management team with the preparation and management of estimates, budgets, schedules, and company resources.
   What You Have:Good interpersonal and organizational skills, coupled with a CAN DO attitude and a willingness to learn and grow within a fast-paced, start-up culture.Knowledge in residential construction including sitework, foundations, and utilities.Comfortable using technology to enhance the traditional construction process.2+ Years Experience in Construction/Project Management is preferred, but not required.Construction/Project Management degree (or equivalent experience) is preferred, but not required.Prefab, modular, or manufactured home experience is preferred, but not required.Ability to manage multiple projects (10+) at any given time.ALACRITY - brisk and cheerful readiness to go above and beyond.Self-starter with extreme ownership of the tasks and projects you are assigned.Positive attitude, team player and willingness to accept constructive feedback.Valid driver's license and good driving record - company vehicle will be provided.
   We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you're excited about this role, but do not meet 100% of the qualifications listed above, we encourage you to apply.
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   Villa is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics or any other basis forbidden under federal, state, or local law. Villa considers all qualified applicants in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
   
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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right assistant construction manager for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your assistant construction manager job on Zippia to find and recruit assistant construction manager candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit assistant construction managers, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new assistant construction manager

   Once you've selected the best assistant construction manager candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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