Assistant Construction Manager - Global Facilities (Kansas City, MO)

About the role

The Assistant Construction Manager plays a crucial role in the success of Engineer Procure Construct (EPC) projects. This position offers the opportunity to develop into a future leader by managing project safety, quality, schedule, cost control, contracts, subcontractors, suppliers, procurement, proposals, estimates, documentation, turnover, client interface, and field-based activities across a diverse array of industries including aviation, commercial building, electrical transmission & distribution, facility, manufacturing, oil & gas, power generation, process, and water.

Responsibilities

• Perform constructability reviews during engineering and design phases to optimize project safety, quality, cost, and schedule.
• Collaborate with the project management team to develop and implement the Project Execution Plan, including plans for quality, safety, and subcontracting.
• Partner with superintendents and site managers to ensure subcontractor compliance with contract documents, safety, quality, and schedule.
• Manage project turnover documentation, recordkeeping, and closeout processes.
• Facilitate material receiving and management, including inventory control and storage.
• Coordinate with internal and external design teams to review engineering documents, resolve technical issues, and ensure seamless transition from design to field execution.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a key point of contact for project items.
• Work with field operations and craft HR teams to ensure appropriate project staffing.
• Uphold company safety programs and collaborate with the project team to manage safety performance of all site personnel.
• Manage project cost reporting, scheduling, and cash flows, reporting status to internal and external stakeholders.
• Estimate and forecast craft install unit rates and production to ensure project metrics are met.
• Administer the prime contract and subcontracts, including RFIs, submittals, and change management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field and 3 years of relevant construction experience required. Applicable experience may be 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.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, organizational skills, analytical and problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle large volumes of work and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Multiple years of 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 be able to meet the company’s driving requirements.

Schedule

Full-time with 100% travel required.