Assistant Construction Manager

International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO); Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a reputable general contractor as an Assistant Construction Manager in Houston! This role is perfect for someone passionate about overseeing commercial and multifamily construction projects. You'll coordinate with various teams, manage project schedules, and ensure quality control throughout the construction process. If you're looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is for you. You will work closely with subcontractors and ensure that all aspects of the project are completed on time and within budget, making your mark in the construction industry.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of commercial construction experience, focusing on various project types.
• Strong leadership and communication skills are essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with teams during preconstruction and manage project schedules.
• Maintain project documentation and ensure compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Commercial Construction Experience

Project Management

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Knowledge of Building Codes

Estimating Experience

Problem-solving Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Procore

MS Project

BlueBeam Revu

Adobe Acrobat

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

Assistant Construction Manager

Scott Humphrey has partnered with a large and reputable general contractor to assist in finding an Assistant Construction Manager for their headquarters in Houston. As an Assistant Construction Manager, you will be an integral part of a team that oversees the construction of Commercial/multifamily new construction; project quality control, subcontractor coordination, daily logs/project documentation, safety, and inspections.

Responsibilities:

• Coordination with Development, Design and Preconstruction teams during the preconstruction phase of a project.
• Develop an MS Project CPM schedule during the preconstruction phase of the project.
• Establish project objectives and project plan during preconstruction phase for presentation to Construction Manager or Sr. Project Manager.
• Create jobsite protocol and delineate responsibilities for each of the project team members.
• Maintain policies and procedures within the boundaries of company protocol.
• Manage all aspects of Procore Construction Management Software, including but not limited to, document management, creating and processing RFIs, thorough review and distribution of subcontractor submittal packages, and processing and tracking of subcontractor commitments and change orders.
• Facilitate and document all project coordination meetings throughout the duration of the project.
• Prepare and distribute bid packages through Procore.
• Maintain subcontractor relationships to ensure qualified vendors are included in all pricing exercises.
• Negotiate final cost and scope of work for all subcontracts, change orders and purchase orders as required.
• Write all Subcontractor scopes of work for approval by Construction Manager or Sr. Project Manager.
• Direct the activities involved with the preparation of mock-ups
• Management, coordination, and inspection of contractor work while project is in progress and be able to contribute feedback that might make work safer, cheaper, cleaner, lower impact or any other way improve the operational success of the projects
• Familiarity with accepted buildings practices, materials and techniques, knowledge of common and general code requirements, ADA requirements, mechanical systems and components, permitting processes and requirements, market pricing and lien waivers.
• Strong ability to read and understand plans and specifications, provide comments and clarifications, and have comprehensive knowledge of commercial/multi-family construction means, methods and “best” practices and related systems.
• Responsible for maintaining an accurate/up to date project schedule, cost report, weekly reports and progress photos.
• Regularly monitor field operations through site visits and inspections and scan jobsite for potential safety concerns.
• Work with superintendent to develop site logistics plan
• Act as liaison between Property Management and Construction Team
• Coordinate preparation and distribution of all project close-out materials including, but not limited to, warranty manuals and as-built drawings
• Coordinate, supervise and ensure completion of all Warranty issues after project completion through the approved warranty process
• Ensure accurate and timely final billings from subcontractors and collect all final lien waivers, warranties, as-builts, etc…
• Ability to assist Construction Manager on due diligence walks – assess property conditions, estimate repair and construction costs, mark-up site plans with work locations, creation of DD reports and projected budgets, assessment of landscape and drainage conditions, taking and publishing photos of work examples and written summaries of overall property

Requirements:

• 1 year of commercial new construction experience as a Project Manager with an emphasis on Industrial and Commercial Construction - Office Interior build-outs, K12, Municipal (Count/City), Healthcare, Senior Living, Hospitality, and Multifamily Residential construction projects.
• Must display a positive and professional attitude at all times.
• Knowledge and understanding of current project types, building codes, contract documents, insurance and bonding concepts, OSHA compliance, etc.
• Preconstruction and Estimating experience is a plus.
• Strong Leadership Ability
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Computer skills to include MS Excel, Word and Project, as well as BlueBeam Revu, Procore, Adobe Acrobat, Textura and Microsoft Project
• Ability to work long, unsupervised hours, including working during “off hours” and/or weekends
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions including rain events, extreme hot and cold
• Ability to manage multiple projects at different stages of construction
• Ensure project completion on-time and on-budget
• Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency

About Scott-Humphrey

We are a national recruitment practice specializing in Construction, Real Estate, Legal, Pharma/Med Device, Digital Marketing, Creative, & Shared Services recruitment. We focus on establishing mutually beneficial partnerships with industry leaders through consistent delivery of top talent in this candidate-driven market.

We understand the challenges our candidates and clients face when working with firms lacking the agility to adapt to their partner's needs. Our goal at SH is to fill that gap by offering unique tailored solutions to each of our partners regardless of title or company size.