Assistant Construction Manager

At Hensel Phelps, we don’t just build projects—we build careers, communities, and a culture of excellence. As an employee-owned company, every person here plays a vital role in shaping our success and future. Guided by our core values of Ownership, Integrity, Builder mindset, Diversity, and Community, we combine cutting-edge technology with hands-on expertise to deliver landmark projects across the nation. When you join Hensel Phelps, you join a team that values your growth, empowers your ideas, and invests in your journey. Together, we create an environment where innovation thrives, safety is paramount, and every individual has the opportunity to make a lasting impact.

About the role

The Assistant Construction Manager (ACM) is the Company's "management representative" and is responsible for the safe completion of his/her projects within budget, on schedule, to the company's quality standards, and to the customer's satisfaction. It is his or her responsibility to initiate required action to achieve these objectives and to ensure all project activities are consistent with contract documents and the Company’s policies. The ACM's duties will vary as required to support the project team.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety is properly incorporated into job planning and execution; promote accountability among staff members and subcontractors as it relates to the project safety policies; and enforce these policies by actively participating in all safety-related functions.
• Pre-job Planning and Mobilization.
• Purchasing Responsibility.
• Scheduling.
• Customer/Owner Relations - Regularly visit with the customer and Architect/Engineer and probe for problems which may not be obvious to jobsite personnel; maintain open communications.
• Submittals – Ensure Project Coordinators have the knowledge, ability and workload to properly review and process submittals in a timely manner, including maintaining a Submittal Transmittal and Delivery Log to accurately track submittals.
• Expediting of vendors and subcontractors.
• Progress Payments from Owner and to Subcontractors.
• Change Orders and Change Estimates.
• Cost Reports - Weekly and monthly review of job cost reports and preparation of monthly analysis; carefully analyze cost and schedule problems and initiate alternatives which will cause a course correction.
• Quality Control and Commissioning - Ensure the Quality Control Plan is set up for the project; set the tone for enforcing the quality standards for the project by attending and participating in the buyout and pre-mobilization meetings; be alert to a deviation from quality standards and ensure proper corrective action is initiated; implement the Commissioning Manual to ensure a properly functioning building.
• Personnel evaluation, development, and retention.
• Recruiting of salaried personnel.
• Remain current with industry best practices and new technology.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the Regional Construction Manager or as required by the project team.

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or Business preferred.
• Professional accreditations desirable.
• 7+ years’ experience in construction related field required.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Excellent working knowledge of construction methods, facilities operations and building systems.
• Familiarity with strategic planning.
• Ability to work collaboratively in mobile work environment.
• Software proficiency in MS Office 365 (Excel, Project, Word, SharePoint) and Adobe Suite) and report writing applications.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to function as part of a high-performance team.

Physical Requirements

• Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Periodically walk, kneel, sit, crouch, reach, stoop, read/see, speak, push, pull, lift, stand, and finger/type.
• Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, boxes, cabinets, etc.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, phone, computer, and computer printer.
• Frequently communicates with employees and external stakeholders regarding a variety of topics related to office administration.
• Constantly computes, analyzes, and conceptualizes mathematical calculations and formulas.
• Regularly sits in a stationary position in front of a computer screen.
• Constantly reads written communications and views mail submissions; reads blueprints and takes/verifies field measurements.
• Climbing – Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding and ramps at various heights.
• Balancing – Ability to maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling and to walk, stand or crouch.
• Stooping – Bending the body downward and forward by the spine at the waist.
• Visual acuity and ability to operate a vehicle as certified and appropriate.
• Occasionally exposed to high and low temperatures.
• Frequently exposed to noisy environments and outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.

Pay

Compensation Range: $88,000 - $130,000 salary.

Benefits

• Company-paid medical insurance, life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment, and long-term disability.
• 401(K) retirement plan.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• Employee-paid vision and dental insurance.
• Paid time off beginning upon hire.
• Company cell phone or cell phone allowance in accordance with company policy.
• Cost of living adjustment (COLA) may be included based on position location (subject to periodic review and adjustment).