Assistant Construction Manager
Talascend is currently seeking an Assistant Construction Manager for a direct hire opportunity with our client in Houston, Texas.
Overview
The Assistant Construction Manager will assist 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 projects across multiple industries.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Construction Project Manager, Project Manager, Site Manager, and/or the Engineer Procure Construct (EPC) Project Manager or Program Manager.
- Adhere to safety programs, training, and policies.
- Collaborate with the project team to manage the Safety & Health performance.
- Build client relationships while interfacing with the client for proposal and project related items.
- Assist in the development of internal and external project risk reviews.
- Coordinate and assist in the development and implementation of various project plans.
- Contribute to the negotiation, approval and execution of contracts and change orders.
- Develop the project plan for site mobilization and demobilization.
- Secure applicable project permits required for the project.
- Prepare Request for Proposal (RFP) and support detailed scope of work development.
- Execute downstream contract administration, including Request for Information (RFI's) and change management.
- Support project cost reporting, scheduling, work breakdown structures, and field progress tracking.
- Prepare information for and report project status, risks, schedule, costs, and cash flows.
- Establish, review and implement project documentation and filing systems.
- Support and conduct project safety, quality, progress and financial audits.
- Facilitate the materials receiving and management process.
- Collaborate with Superintendents and Site Managers to verify compliance of subcontractor's contract documents.
- Facilitate the project turnover documentation and warranty processes.
- Assist with maintaining compliance on all project related activities.
- Assist with the development of project labor agreements.
- Analyze composite crew rates to determine labor and equipment costs.
- Maintain accurate craft classifications and craft progression records.
- Manage construction equipment to ensure adequate inventory to complete projects.
Qualifications
- Bachelor Degree in Construction, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field and 3 years relevant construction experience.
Requirements
- 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 various industries is preferred.
- A basic understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
- Must be able to meet the company's driving requirements.
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.
Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.
Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.