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Palms Associates is hiring a Construction Assistant for Commercial Remodeling . Are you a skilled construction professional with a passion for remodeling and property renovation? Do you thrive in an independent, hands-on environment with the opportunity to make a visible impact every day? Palms is looking for an experienced Construction Assistant for Commercial Remodeling to join our established team and contribute to our managed properties throughout the Southeast. Working at Palms means improving properties we built, own, and manage for over 60 years. Benefits include housing discounts, bonus awards, learning and development opportunities, a historically generous, immediately vested 401k and profit-sharing plan (10% each of the last 8 years), and $1,000/$1,500 HSA contributions. Our in-house construction teams are continually building and renovating properties, with an average employee tenure of over 7 years. About the Role As a Construction Assistant for Commercial Remodeling , you’ll work independently and with teams on projects across our properties. Based in Newport News, VA, this role involves travel within a 2-hour radius, including occasional trips to Raleigh, Charlotte, Charleston, and other Southeast markets. Your responsibilities include estimating project timelines, managing your schedule, and executing hands-on renovation work focusing on safety, quality, and efficiency. You will coordinate with onsite maintenance and leasing teams to deliver impactful results. What We’re Looking For Candidates with proven experience in one or more of the following areas: Carpentry General Construction Property Remodeling & Renovations Project Estimating & Time Management Job Site Safety Procedures and Proper Tool Use Benefits Outstanding total compensation includes: Company-paid gas reimbursement Career development, including Interplay Learning and in-house HVAC 608 Certification Health, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance, Flex Spending, HSA Excellent PTO, wellness day, and floating holidays Community service day off Housing discount $1,000/$1,500 HSA contributions 401k 4% match, with a historical 6% profit sharing, all immediately vested Opportunities for growth across 23 large apartment communities in the Southeast Why Join Palms? We Build What We Own: Managing 23 apartment communities with 5,500 units. We Invest in Our People: Over 60 years of service, committed to long-term stability and improvement for our 200+ employees. Job Type: Full-time Note: Palms is an Equal Opportunity Employer and conducts employment verification, reference checks, and screenings.
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Location:
Newport News
Job Type:
FullTime