Assistant Construction Manager

Doppelmayr USA; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) including company match

Health, dental, vision, and life保险

Health savings account

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Job summary

Doppelmayr USA, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Construction Manager to support planning, coordinating, and overseeing construction projects from inception to completion.

The role emphasizes safety, schedule adherence, budget control, and quality conformance in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate has a degree in construction management or engineering (or equivalent experience) and strong skills in scheduling, budgeting, blueprint reading, and communications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or engineering, or 5 years of practical construction experience.
• Knowledge of construction methods, materials, and building codes.
• Familiarity with construction scheduling and project management software.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and technical specifications.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites as needed.
• Experience with commercial, industrial, or infrastructure construction projects.
• OSHA certification is a plus.
• Ability to navigate construction sites in mountainous terrain in all types of weather.

Responsibilities

• Assist in day-to-day management of construction projects, including scheduling, budgeting, and resource coordination.
• Assist in determining needed resources (manpower, equipment, tools, materials) with budget awareness.
• Ensure safety standards and guidelines are followed on the jobsite and all safety codes are met.
• Oversee assigned sites, general contractors, subcontractors and workers to ensure quality and safety.
• Plan construction operations and schedule intermediate phases to meet deadlines.
• Monitor project progress and ensure milestones are met per timelines.
• Review project plans, specifications, and contracts for compliance.
• Conduct site visits and inspections to verify quality and safety.
• Assist with project cost tracking, forecasting, and budget management.
• Identify potential project risks and collaborate on mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal safety regulations and company policies.
• Facilitate communication between project stakeholders (clients, architects, engineers, contractors).
• Ensure projects are constructed and documented per contract documents and company standards.
• Participate in project meetings and provide progress updates.
• Support project closeout activities (punch lists, final inspections, documentation turnover).

Skills

Construction scheduling

Project management

Blueprint reading

Communication

MS Office

Travel readiness

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management

Engineering degree

5 years of practical construction experience

Tools

Construction project management software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

With innovative ropeways, the Doppelmayr teams ensure world records, eye-catching highlights and enthusiasm among customers and passengers. We develop mobility solutions for the future and high-performance material handling systems for use all over the world. This is made possible by our employees, who implement our unique projects and always generate enthusiasm with innovative ideas.

Doppelmayr USA, Inc. believes that by increasing the diversity of our teams we can create new perspectives and inspiring results and can make a difference in the communities of our employees, our customers, and the world. We encourage applications from women, minority groups, veterans, and people with disabilities and strive to make inclusion a part of everything we do.

The Assistant Construction Manager supports the Construction Manager in planning, coordinating, and overseeing construction projects from inception through completion. This role helps ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with quality standards, contractual requirements, and regulatory guidelines. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced construction environment.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the day-to-day management of construction projects, including scheduling, budgeting, and resource coordination.
• Assist in determining the needed resources (manpower, equipment, tools, and materials) from start to finish with attention to budgetary limitations.
• Ensures safety standards and guidelines are followed on the jobsite and that all safety codes are met in construction.
• Oversee assigned construction sites, general contractors, subcontractors and workers to ensure a high level of quality and safety, provide guidance as needed.
• Plan all construction operations and schedule intermediate phases to ensure deadlines will be met.
• Monitor project progress and help ensure milestones are met according to established timelines.
• Review project plans, specifications, and contracts to ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Conduct site visits and inspections to verify quality, safety, and adherence to project standards.
• Assist with project cost tracking, forecasting, and budget management.
• Identify potential project risks and collaborate on mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal safety regulations and company policies.
• Facilitate communication between project stakeholders, including clients, architects, engineers, and contractors.
• Ensures that the projects are constructed and documented in accordance with the contract documents, company standards and good engineering practices.
• Participate in project meetings and provide progress updates and status reports.
• Support project closeout activities, including punch lists, final inspections, and documentation turnover.

Your Profile:

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, or Engineering or 5 years of practical experience in the construction industry.
• Knowledge of construction methods, material, and building codes.
• Familiarity with construction scheduling and project management software.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and technical specifications.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites as needed.
• Experience with commercial, industrial, or infrastructure construction projects.
• OSHA certification is a plus.
• Ability to navigate construction sites in mountainous terrain in all types of weather; this may include walking, climbing, reaching, bending, crawling, or stretching.

Doppelmayr USA offers:

• 401(k), including company match
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Health savings account
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off