Assistant Construction Manager

Hensel Phelps; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hensel Phelps is seeking an Assistant Construction Manager (ACM) to oversee project safety, budget, schedule, quality, and client satisfaction on our California projects. The ACM acts as the company’s management representative, coordinating with the team to ensure contract compliance and successful delivery.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in CM/Engineering/Business, 7+ years of construction experience, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or Business preferred.
• Professional accreditations desirable.
• 7+ years’ experience in construction related field required.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Excellent working knowledge of construction methods, facilities operations and building systems.
• Familiarity with strategic planning.
• Ability to work collaboratively in mobile work environment.
• Software proficiency in MS Office 365 (Excel, Project, Word, SharePoint) and Adobe Suite) and report writing applications.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to function as part of a high-performance team.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety is integrated into planning and execution and enforce safety policies.
• Pre-job planning and mobilization.
• Purchasing responsibility.
• Scheduling.
• Customer/Owner relations - Regularly visit with the customer and Architect/Engineer and probe for problems which may not be obvious to jobsite personnel.
• Maintain open communications.
• Submittals – Ensure Project Coordinators have the knowledge, ability and workload to properly review and process submittals in a timely manner.
• Expediting of vendors and subcontractors.
• Progress payments management.
• Change orders and cost estimation.
• Cost reports - Weekly and monthly review of job cost reports and preparation of monthly analysis.
• Quality control and commissioning - Ensure the Quality Control Plan is set up for the project; set the tone for enforcing the quality standards for the project by attending and participating in the buyout and pre-mobilization meetings; and be alert to a deviation from our quality standards and ensure proper corrective action is initiated.
• Recruiting of salaried personnel.
• Remain current with industry best practices and new technology.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the Regional Construction Manager or as required by the project team.

Skills

Construction knowledge

Communication skills

Teamwork

Driver’s license

Experience in construction field

Strategic planning

Collaborative in mobile work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or Business

Professional accreditations desirable

Tools

MS Office 365 (Excel, Project, Word, SharePoint)

Adobe Suite

Job description

Compensation Range

$88,000 - $130,000 (USD) Anual Base Salary (California only)

About Hensel Phelps

At Hensel Phelps, we don’t just build projects—we build careers, communities, and a culture of excellence. As an employee‑owned company, every person here plays a vital role in shaping our success and future. Guided by our core values of Ownership, Integrity, Builder mindset, Diversity, and Community, we combine cutting‑edge technology with hands‑on expertise to deliver landmark projects across the nation. When you join Hensel Phelps, you join a team that values your growth, empowers your ideas, and invests in your journey. Together, we create an environment where innovation thrives, safety is paramount, and every individual has the opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Job Description

The Assistant Construction Manager (ACM) is the Company's "management representative" and is responsible for the safe completion of his/her projects within budget, on schedule, to the company's quality standards, and to the customer's satisfaction. It is his or her responsibility to initiate required action to achieve these objectives and to ensure all project activities are consistent with contract documents and the Company’s policies. The ACM's duties will vary as required to support the project team.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsibility to ensure safety is properly incorporated into job planning and execution; promote accountability among staff members and subcontractors as it relates to the project safety policies; and enforce these policies by actively participating in all safety-related functions

• Pre-job Planning and Mobilization

• Purchasing Responsibility

• Scheduling

• Customer/Owner Relations - Regularly visit with the customer and Architect/Engineer and probe for problems which may not be obvious to jobsite personnel

• Maintain open communications

• Submittals – Ensure Project Coordinators have the knowledge, ability and workload to properly review and process submittals in a timely manner

• This includes having a Submittal Transmittal and Delivery Log to accurately track the submittals

• Expediting of vendors and subcontractors

• Progress Payments from Owner and to Subcontractors

• Change Orders and Change Estimates

• Cost Reports - Weekly and monthly review of job cost reports and preparation of monthly analysis

• Carefully analyze cost and schedule problems and initiate alternatives which will cause a course correction

• Quality Control and Commissioning - Ensure the Quality Control Plan is set up for the project; set the tone for enforcing the quality standards for the project by attending and participating in the buyout and pre-mobilization meetings; and be alert to a deviation from our quality standards and ensure proper corrective action is initiated

• Also implement the Commissioning Manual to ensure a properly function building

• Personnel evaluation, development, and retention

• Recruiting of salaried personnel

• Remain current with industry best practices and new technology

• Other responsibilities as assigned by the Regional Construction Manager or as required by the project team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or Business preferred

• Professional accreditations desirable

• 7+ years’ experience in construction related field required

• Must possess a valid driver’s license

• Excellent working knowledge of construction methods, facilities operations and building systems

• Familiarity with strategic planning

• Ability to work collaboratively in mobile work environment

• Software proficiency in MS Office 365 (Excel, Project, Word, SharePoint) and Adobe Suite) and report writing applications

• Effective written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to function as part of a high-performance team.

Physical Requirements

Medium Work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

• The individual in this position will periodically walk, kneel, sit, crouch, reach, stoop, read/see, speak, push, pull, lift, stand, and finger/type. The frequency of each action varies by workflow and office activity.

• Walking - The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, boxes, cabinets, etc.

• Constantly operates a computer and other office machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, phone, computer, and computer printer.

• The person in this position frequently communicates with employees and external stakeholders regarding a variety of topics related to office administration.

• Constantly computes, analyzes, and conceptualizes mathematical calculations and formulas.

• The person in this position regularly sits in a stationary position in front of a computer screen.

• Constantly reads written communications and views mail submissions. Will also need to read blueprints and take/verify field measurements.

• Climbing – Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding and ramps at various heights.

• Balancing – Ability to maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling and to walk, stand or crouch.

• Stooping – Bending the body downward and forward by the spine at the waist.

• Visual acuity and ability to operate a vehicle as certified and appropriate.

• Occasionally exposed to high and low temperatures.

• Frequently exposed to noisy environments and outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.

Education

Bachelor Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or Business preferred.

Benefits

Hensel Phelps provides generous benefits for our fulltime employees.

• company paid medical insurance
• life insurance
• accidental death & dismemberment
• long-term disability
• 401(K) retirement plan
• employee assistance program (EAP)
• employee paid enrollment in vision and dental insurance
• paid time off beginning upon hire
• company cell phone or cell phone allowance in accordance with company policy
• cost of living adjustment (COLA) may also be included (subject to periodic review and adjustment)

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Hensel Phelps is an equal opportunity employer. Hensel Phelps is committed to engaging in affirmative action to increase employment opportunities for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Hensel Phelps shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, domestic partner status, pregnancy, disability, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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