Field Assistant

About Alston Construction:

Alston Construction Company is a nationwide general contractor, with more than 20 offices coast to coast. For 40 years, we have been a true partner, an honest advisor, as well as a responsible contractor for our clients. We believe the success of any project depends upon a strong builder client relationship, and a commitment to establishing common goals and objectives from the project start. Alston Construction offers a diverse background of general contracting, construction management and design-build experience of industrial, commercial, healthcare, education, retail and government projects. 

We look for passionate construction professionals who share our core values: commitment, integrity, teamwork, and respect. As our CEO, Paul Little, says “In order to be successful at Alston Construction, you must enjoy seeing success in others.” If this sounds like you and what you’re looking for, we’d love to hear from you!

Our top tier benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, prescription safety glasses, short-term disability, long-term disability, life  insurance/AD&D, HSA, health FSA, dependent daycare FSA, EAP, 401(k), Roth  401(k), After-Tax Roth In-Plan Conversion; paid vacation and sick time, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, Tickets at Work, paid Identity Theft Protection (family coverage) and more!

Job Title: Field Assistant

Job Summary:  Responsible for assisting the Superintendent in monitoring onsite personnel and subcontractors in the execution of work with the end result being a quality project completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and which attains or exceeds profit goals, while promoting and enhancing client relationships and the company’s image. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities will include:

• Provide general job-site assistance to the Superintendent.


• Assist with monitoring subcontractors’ work and ensure they deliver work competently and in accordance with all applicable construction and engineering standards and codes, contract documents, drawings, specifications, schedules, safety and environmental rules, and quality control/assurance standards.


• Coordinate and oversee subcontractor crews and/or perform miscellaneous field operations work.


• Assist with various jobsite tasks, such as clean-up and loading/unloading.


• Advise Superintendent of field problems, project issues, events, performance, and progress of work.


• Participate in project meetings (e.g., subcontractor safety preconstruction meetings, weekly subcontractor meetings, etc.).


• Assistance with coordination of subcontractor warranty work and/or completion of assigned warranty work.


• Comply with all safety policies, report suspected safety concerns, make recommendations for enhancements to the safety program, and visibly support and uphold the company’s strong safety culture.


• Other related duties. 

Education, Experience, and Licensing/Certifications include:

• High School Diploma or GED and appropriate experience successfully managing construction projects for a general contractor from conception to completion. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.


• Design-build experience on relevant project types.  


• Valid driver’s license with satisfactory driving record.

Alston Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer.