Construction Assistants work with superiors to supervise and manage building construction and restoration projects daily. Construction Assistants help project managers with general logistics by coordinating workers, recognizing construction project faults, and recommending preventive actions. Also, they curb difficulties, manage costs, order construction materials, and ensure that safety regulations are rigorously adhered to. Furthermore, construction assistants collaborate with clients and the project manager to assess project requirements, track workflow, resolve issues, and manage expectations. They also assemble and create thorough and well-thought-out costs, quantity takeoffs, bid evaluations, and confirm specific information.
Any aspiring Construction Assistant must possess physical strength and endurance. Dexterity and hand-eye coordination are also necessary. Apart from this, you must possess strong reading and math skills for general paperwork. You must also possess problem-solving and decision-making skills, be a team player and possess sound knowledge of environmental laws. A bachelor's degree in construction management or technology is often required, while some employers may prefer a bachelor's degree in architecture or engineering. Construction Assistants earn between $46,155 to $100,387 yearly.