Description
The Assistant Construction Manager will assist the Program Manager with day-to-day management of project safety, quality, schedule, cost control, contracts, subcontractors, suppliers, procurement, proposals, estimates, documentation, turnover, client interface, field-based activities, and other duties required to execute program management ventures. This position will work on electrical transmission & distribution.
What you will do
Adhere to company's safety programs, training, and policies as well as collaborate with the program team to manage the Safety & Health performance of project team members, contractors, and others as required.
Collaborate with the Program Management team to build client relationships while interfacing with the client for proposal and program related items.
Coordinate and assist in the development and implementation of 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 multiple types of prime contracts, subcontracts, purchase orders, and change orders.
Secure applicable project permits required for the project.
Support development of and coordinate the potential bidders' registration and pre-qualification efforts on behalf of the Project team.
Prepare Request for Proposal (RFP), support detailed scope of work development, bid and selection process, creation of contract documents for the purpose of subcontractor and client contractor selection and award.
Support the implementation of multiple project specifications, drawing releases, and design changes.
Execute downstream contract administration, including Request for Information (RFI's), 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 processes.
Prepare information for and report project status, risks, schedule, costs, and cash flows at project and corporate level meetings to internal and external stakeholders. Develop and distribute meeting minutes as needed.
Support the Prime Contract, subcontract, client contractor, and supplier invoicing process.
Establish, review and implement the project documentation and filing systems and processes.
Verify the project, client contractor, and/or subcontractor's insurance, licensures, taxes/duties, and securities are in effect according to the project requirements.
Support and conduct project safety, quality, progress and financial audits and assessments as required.
Facilitate the materials receiving and management process including inventory control, receiving of goods, storage, and transportation.
Facilitate the project turnover documentation, recordkeeping/retention, warranty and project close out processes.
Assist with maintaining compliance on all project related activities by consistently applying company policies and procedures.
Qualifications
Bachelor Degree in Construction, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field and 3 years relevant construction experience required or 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.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong organizational skills.
Strong 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 the industries of aviation, commercial, energy, government, manufacturing, oil & gas, process, transmission & distribution, transportation, or water is preferred.
A basic understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
Must be able to meet the company's driving requirements.
EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans
Job Field Construction Management
Primary Location US-IL-Chicago
Schedule: Full-time
Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time
Req ID: 240212 Job Hire Type Experienced
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