Assistant Construction Project Manager

About the role

Together with the Construction Project Manager, the Assistant Construction Project Manager is responsible for managing, monitoring, and delivering construction services that are high-quality, profitable, and result in client satisfaction. This position requires a high level of contractor and client relations, staff leadership, and business management responsibilities. Due to the field nature of this role, applicants must be able to travel away from their home location for extended periods to work on-site at construction projects and may require night shift and/or weekend work as necessary.

An Assistant Construction Project Manager must demonstrate a high level of construction knowledge, trusted leadership, guidance, and mentoring to less experienced team members. This role requires great interpersonal skills, a strong work ethic, solid judgment, and a desire to learn and grow. The ideal candidate works well with others, absorbs and applies constructive criticism, and seeks guidance from more experienced team members when needed.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a clear understanding of project-related technical terms and fundamentals.
• Coordinate resolution of technical issues with project staff.
• Review and interpret technical drawings and documents; prepare technical documents as necessary.
• Exhibit strong communication and collaboration skills in both leadership and supporting roles.
• Interact with clients, teaming partners, and contractors to ensure client satisfaction.
• Take responsibility for personal and staff results; proactively assist and mentor others.
• Assist in planning and developing project schedules that balance client needs and internal capacity.
• Oversee the on-time submittal of technical work products and deliverables.
• Schedule and lead internal and external project meetings to maintain project progress.
• Coordinate with resource managers to ensure adequate staffing is assigned to projects.
• Prepare scope of work and fee breakdowns with limited oversight to ensure financial success.
• Monitor project financials, burn rate, and earned value; make adjustments as needed.
• Identify project changes (e.g., scope, schedule, budget, project team, client team) quickly and work with Construction Project Managers to obtain contract amendments or conduct change management activities.
• Support business development and marketing efforts by meeting with clients and teaming partners, identifying leads, positioning the firm to win projects, and collaborating on proposals.
• Serve as a company ambassador through frequent client communications, project meetings, industry conferences, and other events to foster client satisfaction and loyalty.
• Work independently with minimal oversight, providing management and leadership on multiple projects of moderate size and complexity.
• Contribute to the development of scope, schedule, and budget for projects.
• Share responsibility for project quality, client satisfaction, and financial outcomes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Duties

• Oversee team operations and daily workflow.
• Organize workflow and ensure employees understand their duties or delegated tasks.
• Recruit and assist in hiring new employees.
• Implement training for new hires and identify training opportunities for current staff.
• Communicate information between leadership and employees.
• Monitor employee productivity and provide constructive feedback and coaching.
• Set performance goals and deadlines in alignment with company plans and vision.
• Provide constructive and timely performance evaluations.
• Provide input on rewards, promotions, discipline, and termination of employees based on performance and company policy.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Engineering Management required.
• 4 years of relevant project experience required; 3 years with an advanced degree.
• EIT required; PE and/or PMP preferred.
• DOWL PMIT certification required; PM certification preferred.
• DOT required certifications (within 6 months of hire).
• Driving is an essential job function; a valid driver’s license is required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Project), Projectwise, Newforma, Deltek Vision, UKG, and Bluebeam.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, and use hands.
• Must be able to talk and hear.
• Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.