Assistant Project Manager

About the role

Slayden Constructors Inc. (SCI), a wholly owned subsidiary of MWH Constructors, Inc. (MWH), is seeking an experienced Assistant Project Manager to support and lead a critical wastewater treatment plant construction project in Oregon.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and staff key field positions or subordinate project managers.
• Cover coordination of staffing with US Operations and other Area department heads.
• Establish project objectives, policies, procedures, and performance standards within the boundaries of corporate policy.
• Initiate and maintain liaison with prime client and A/E contacts to facilitate preconstruction and construction activities.
• Maintain monitoring and control of construction through administrative direction of on-site construction managers and superintendents to ensure the project is built on schedule and within budget; investigate potentially serious situations and implement corrective measures.
• Represent the company in project meetings, assist in labor negotiations/strategy meetings, etc.
• Manage financial aspects of contracts (fee payment, rental equipment, income/expenses, etc.) to protect the company's interest and maintain a good relationship with the Client.
• Work jointly with other project team members to complete the MWH Constructors' Management Administration Plan (MAP) before initiating any fieldwork.
• Use the planning guidelines and tools provided throughout the project.
• Affirm that direct reporting employees follow safe work practices and use company guidelines and policies for planning and executing work safely.
• Provide leadership and technical support to project engineers, field engineers, and superintendents.
• Procure subcontractors and materials through Purchase Agreements and Subcontracts.
• Assume additional responsibilities as directed by the Regional Director.

Requirements

• 4-year engineering/construction management degree or equivalent experience and training/education.
• Minimum of 7-10 years of construction, design, finance, and management experience/knowledge required on heavy civil or industrial construction projects.
• 3 - 5 years of experience on water or wastewater plant projects.
• Must be able to apply innovative and effective management techniques to maximize employee performance.
• A thorough understanding of corporate and industry practices, processes, standards, etc., and their impact on project activities is vital.
• Superior communication and interpersonal (tact, diplomacy, influence, etc.) skills are essential.
• Strong business orientation required.

Qualifications

• Essential functions include:
• Plan, organize, and staff key field positions or subordinate project managers.
• Coordinate staffing with US Operations and other Area department heads.
• Establish project objectives, policies, procedures, and performance standards within the boundaries of corporate policy.
• Initiate and maintain liaison with prime client and A/E contacts to facilitate preconstruction and construction activities.
• Monitor/control construction through administrative direction of on-site construction managers and superintendents to ensure the project is built on schedule and within budget; investigate potentially serious situations and implement corrective measures.
• Represent the company in project meetings, assist in labor negotiations/strategy meetings, etc.
• Manage financial aspects of contracts (fee payment, rental equipment, income/expenses, etc.) to protect the company's interest and maintain a good relationship with the Client.
• Work jointly with other project team members to complete the MWH Constructors' Management Administration Plan (MAP) before initiating any fieldwork.
• Use the planning guidelines and tools provided throughout the project.
• Affirm that direct reporting employees follow safe work practices and use company guidelines and policies for planning and executing work safely.
• Provide leadership and technical support to project engineers, field engineers, and superintendents.
• Procure subcontractors and materials through Purchase Agreements and Subcontracts.
• Assume additional responsibilities as directed by the Regional Director.

Skills

• Essential functions include:
• Plan, organize, and staff key field positions or subordinate project managers.
• Coordinate staffing with US Operations and other Area department heads.
• Establish project objectives, policies, procedures, and performance standards within the boundaries of corporate policy.
• Initiate and maintain liaison with prime client and A/E contacts to facilitate preconstruction and construction activities.
• Monitor/control construction through administrative direction of on-site construction managers and superintendents to ensure the project is built on schedule and within budget; investigate potentially serious situations and implement corrective measures.
• Represent the company in project meetings, assist in labor negotiations/strategy meetings, etc.
• Manage financial aspects of contracts (fee payment, rental equipment, income/expenses, etc.) to protect the company's interest and maintain a good relationship with the Client.
• Work jointly with other project team members to complete the MWH Constructors' Management Administration Plan (MAP) before initiating any fieldwork.
• Use the planning guidelines and tools provided throughout the project.
• Affirm that direct reporting employees follow safe work practices and use company guidelines and policies for planning and executing work safely.
• Provide leadership and technical support to project engineers, field engineers, and superintendents.
• Procure subcontractors and materials through Purchase Agreements and Subcontracts.
• Assume additional responsibilities as directed by the Regional Director.

Benefits

• Group health & welfare benefits including options for medical, dental, and vision.
• 100% company-paid benefits including Employee Life Insurance & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Spouse and Dependent Life & AD&D, Short Term Disability (STD), Long Term Disability (LTD) (after 60-day waiting period for STD & LTD only), Employee Assistance Program, and Health Advocate.
• Voluntary benefits at discounted group rates for accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity.
• Flexible Time Off Policy (includes vacation, sick, and personal time).
• Paid Parental Leave Program.
• 10 Paid Holidays.
• 401(k) Plan (company matching contributions up to 4%).

Pay

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Schedule

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