McCarthy Building Companies

Position Summary

The Assistant Project Manager position combines the principles of a Project Engineer and incorporates people, cost, safety and schedule management for marine construction projects inclusive of wharves, trestles, piers, dams, pump stations and container storage spaces. 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, developing and updating the CPM construction schedule, developing subcontracts and purchase orders and producing a responsibility listing for entire project staff
• Provide administrative support to the Project Superintendent and leadership and training to the project staff and engineers
• Track, review and process Change Proposal Requests, Change Orders, Owner Payment Applications and, if applicable, claims
• Monitor job costs, maintain accurate reports and assist the Project Manager and Superintendent in preparing quantity reports, analyzing the labor costs and completing quarterly profit project records
• Assist in establishing, maintaining and leading the on-site Total Quality Management process
• Manage the preparation and executing of the Project closeout process
• Implement all applicable safety programs

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering or related field required
• 3-7 years of construction experience on relevant marine construction projects.
• Advanced knowledge of construction principles/practices required.
• Advanced knowledge in the planning and execution of self-perform work.
• Experience in managing field staff and building relationships with owners.
• Geographically mobile and able to relocate within a region.
• Strong work ethic and desire to work in a team environment.
• Demonstrated track record of jobsite safety excellence.

McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.