Construction Project Associate

Job Title: Construction Project Associate

Location: Register, Georgia (100% onsite)

Job Type: Full-time, Contract-to-Hire (2 years)

Salary: $45,000-$60,000/year ($22-28/hour)

Job Description:

The Construction Project Associate is proactive and detail-oriented, providing essential support to the Project Manager to ensure smooth and successful project execution from start to finish. This role offers the opportunity to gain hands-on construction experience and potentially transition to another department upon project completion.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Project Support: Assist the Project Manager in planning, scheduling, and coordinating construction activities to ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.

• Coordination: Collaborate with architects, engineers, contractors, and subcontractors to maintain clear communication and alignment throughout the project lifecycle.

• Monitoring: Track project progress, expenses, and milestones; prepare updates and reports for the Project Manager and stakeholders.

• Documentation: Manage and organize contracts, permits, drawings, and change orders to ensure accuracy, compliance, and easy retrieval.

• Site Oversight: Conduct regular site visits to verify that work meets specifications, quality standards, and safety regulations.

• Bilingual Communication: Translate and communicate in both English and Korean to ensure effective coordination with bilingual clients, vendors, and project teams, reducing miscommunication and promoting project efficiency.

• Issue Resolution: Assist in identifying and resolving project-related issues promptly and effectively.

• Administrative Support: Schedule meetings, prepare reports, and maintain project files and documentation.

• Learning & Growth: Develop a solid understanding of construction processes, techniques, and regulations, demonstrating adaptability and readiness for future opportunities within the organization.

Qualifications Required:

• Language Skills: Bilingual in English and Korean to support communication across multicultural teams, contractors, and clients.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or a related field preferred.

• Experience: Previous experience in a construction-related role required.

• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, project management software, and AutoCAD.

• Blueprint Literacy: Ability to read and interpret building plans and drawings.

• Mobility: Valid driver’s license with willingness to travel to project sites as needed.

• Learning Attitude: Openness to learn new processes and take on new challenges.

• Organization: Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.

• Communication: Effective verbal and written communication and strong interpersonal skills.

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.