Assistant Construction Manager - Energy Storage (Multiple Locations)

About the role

The Assistant Construction Manager supports the Construction Project Manager, Project Manager, Site Manager, and/or EPC Project Manager with day-to-day management of project safety, quality, schedule, cost control, contracts, subcontractors, suppliers, procurement, proposals, estimates, documentation, turnover, client interface, and field-based activities. This position works on diverse projects across multiple industries, including aviation, commercial building, electrical transmission & distribution, facility, manufacturing, oil & gas, power generation, process, and water.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to company safety programs, training, and policies; collaborate with the project team to manage Safety & Health performance of project team members, contractors, and others.
• Collaborate with the Project Management team to build client relationships and interface with clients for proposal and project-related items.
• Assist in developing internal and external project risk reviews with the Project Management team and consult with the Legal Department as required.
• Coordinate and assist in developing and implementing the Project Execution Plan, Quality Assurance Plan, Safety & Health Plan, Subcontracting Plan, Project Staffing Plan, Organization Chart, and Procurement Plan.
• Contribute to the negotiation, approval, and execution of prime contracts, subcontracts, purchase orders, and change orders.
• Develop the project plan for site mobilization and demobilization; support implementation with the Construction Manager or Site Manager.
• Secure applicable project permits required for the project.
• Support development of and coordinate potential bidders' registration and pre-qualification efforts.
• Prepare Request for Proposal (RFP), support detailed scope of work development, bid and selection process, and creation of contract documents for subcontractor and client contractor selection.
• Support implementation of project specifications, drawing releases, and design changes.
• Execute downstream contract administration, including RFIs, submittals, meeting minutes, change management, and claims mitigation.
• Support project cost reporting, scheduling, work breakdown structures, project set-up and closeout, and field progress tracking.
• Prepare and report project status, risks, schedule, costs, and cash flows at project and corporate-level meetings; develop and distribute meeting minutes.
• Support the prime contract, subcontract, client contractor, and supplier invoicing process.
• Establish, review, and implement project documentation and filing systems and processes.
• Verify project, client contractor, and/or subcontractor insurance, licensures, taxes/duties, and securities meet project requirements.
• Support and conduct project safety, quality, progress, and financial audits and assessments.
• Facilitate materials receiving and management, including inventory control, goods receipt, storage, and transportation.
• Collaborate with Superintendents and Site Managers to verify compliance of subcontractor and client contractor contract documents, safety & health requirements, quality, and schedule.
• Facilitate project turnover documentation, recordkeeping/retention, warranty, and project closeout processes.
• Assist with maintaining compliance on all project-related activities by consistently applying company policies and procedures.
• Assist with the development of project labor agreements with building trades as required.
• Assist with onboarding craft/field supervision as required.
• Analyze composite crew rates to determine labor and equipment costs.
• Work with field operations/craft HR team to appropriately staff projects.
• Analyze and monitor labor burdens, including craft classifications, benefits, and labor laws.
• Maintain accurate craft classifications and craft progression records.
• Assist with upholding standards of craft competency and training.
• Estimate, forecast, and manage craft install unit rates and production rates to ensure earned value, schedule, change management, and cost metrics are met.
• Assist with applicable craft training.
• Manage construction equipment to ensure adequate inventory to complete projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field and 3 years of relevant construction experience or applicable experience substituted for the degree requirement.
• Excellent computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Access).
• Experience with 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, with attention to detail.
• Ability to handle large volumes of work and multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience on construction project sites or executing program management in industries such as aviation, commercial, energy, government, manufacturing, oil & gas, process, transmission & distribution, transportation, or water is preferred.
• Basic understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Must meet the company’s driving requirements.

Benefits

Our extensive benefits package supports you so you can focus on your work. Benefits include:

• Insurance and disability coverage.
• Time off and wellness programs.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) for eligible employees.
• 401(k) retirement program.

For more information, visit the Benefits & Wellness page.

Schedule

• Full-time.
• Travel: Yes, 100% of the time.