Assistant Project Manager – Civil

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is one of America’s premier commercial construction companies. Our reputation for tackling the toughest building challenges starts with our focus on building high-performing teams that collaborate with clients and industry partners starting in the earliest stages of design, throughout construction and beyond project completion. With offices and employees nationwide, we specialize in a wide range of project types including healthcare, education, renewable energy, marine, water/wastewater, commercial office and retail, hospitality/entertainment and airports. Originally founded as a family business in 1864, today we are proud to be 100 percent employee-owned.

The Assistant Civil Project Manager position is the first step in taking a larger management role on our complex projects, and towards preparing individuals to become managers.  On a daily basis you will work closely with your Project Manager to ensure timely, quality and successful completion of a project. You may be solely responsible for a large segment of a project, and/or have Engineers/Interns reporting to you. This position is the next step in developing an employee’s managerial and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist Project Manager in establishing the Project Chart of Accounts
• Assist Project Manager and Superintendent in the development and updating of the CPM Construction Schedule
• Assist Project Manager in the development of the Subcontracts and Purchase Orders
• Assist the Project Manager in producing a responsibility listing for the entire Project Staff, which shall include administrative assignments
• Coordinate, implement and monitor Project Engineer training and development
• Provide administrative support for the Project Superintendent
• Provide leadership to the Project Staff and the Project
• Analyze and monitor job costs and maintain accurate reports
• Manage and be responsible for processing and tracking the monthly Owner Payment Application
• Track, review and process Change Proposal Requests, Change Orders and, if applicable, claims
• Assist the Project Manager in analyzing and completing the Quarterly Profit Project Reports
• Assist the Project Manager and Superintendent in preparing the quantity reports and analyzing the labor costs.
• Implement all applicable safety programs, EEO programs and Affirmative Action Program on the Project
• Assist in establishing, maintaining, and leading the on-site Total Quality Management process
• Manage the preparation and executing of the Project closeout process
• Programs and EEO/Affirmative Action Programs on the Project

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or Engineering related field required
• 3-7 Years Construction Experience on relevant projects
• Advanced knowledge of construction principles/practices required
• Direct experience on heavy civil projects
• Knowledge of earthwork and underground utilities required
• Strong work ethic and desire to work in a team environment
• Experience in managing Field Staff
• Demonstrated track record of jobsite safety excellence
• Experience building relationships with Owners

McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer regardless of race, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious beliefs, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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