Assistant Construction Manager

Description: The Assistant Construction Manager will assist with the administration of project safety, quality, schedule, cost control, contracts, subcontractors, suppliers, procurement, proposals, estimates, documentation, turnover, client interface, and field-based activities to execute Engineer Procure Construct (EPC) projects, construction management, and program management ventures. The initial focus of this position will be to support electrical transmission and distribution projects; however, this position could also work on a diverse array of projects across multiple industries including aviation, commercial building, facility, manufacturing, oil & gas, power generation, process, and water.
•             Adhere to safety programs and policies and assist others with compliance.
•             Assist the Project Management team with building client relationships while interfacing with the client for proposal and project related items.
•             Assist the Project Management team with executing prime contracts, downstream contracts, and change orders.
•             Assist with the development and implementation of the Project Execution Plan, Quality Assurance Plan, Safety & Health Plan, Subcontracting Plan, Project Staffing Plan, Organization Chart, and Procurement Plan.
•             Assist with jobsite set-up activities, including mobilization and demobilization.
•             Assist with securing applicable project permits.
•             Coordinate potential bidders' supplier/subcontractor registration and pre-qualification efforts on behalf of the Project Management team.
•             Assist the Project Management team with administering Request For Proposal (RFP) package development, bid and selection process, and developing detailed scope of work documents for downstream contracts.
•             Assist with contract administration including Request For Information (RFI's), submittals, change management, and claims mitigation for subcontractors and/or client contractors
•             Support and assist with project controls efforts, including project cost reporting, scheduling, project work breakdown structure establishment, project set-up and closeout within the accounting system, and field progress tracking.
•             Assist with the development of internal and external reports including project budgeting, cost reports, project cash flow forecast, and project status reports to all stakeholders.
•             Participate in project, corporate, and risk review meetings as needed, present as needed, and record and distribute meeting minutes.
•             Conduct project safety, quality, progress and financial audits and assessments as required.
•             Assist with the Prime Contract, subcontractor, and supplier invoicing process.
•             Establish and administer project documentation and filing systems.
•             Assist with the project turnover documentation, record keeping/retention, warranty administration and project closeout.
•             All other duties as assigned.
 
Requirements:
•             Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering or a related field.
•             Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.
•             Previous internship and/or related experience preferred.
•             Basic knowledge in standard building and construction processes preferred.
•             Demonstrated leadership experience.
•             Osha 10 hour certification preferred.
•             Excellent computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Access).
•             Knowledge of document control, scheduling, cost control and project management software is preferred.
•             Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong organizational skills.
•             Strong analytical and problem solving skills, and attention to detail.
•             Ability to handle large volumes of work and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
•             Must be able to meet company's driving requirements.
•             Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without requiring future sponsorship for employment visa status.