Assistant Construction Manager

HENSEL PHELPS; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks an Assistant Construction Manager to ensure the safe and efficient completion of projects. This role involves overseeing project activities, maintaining quality standards, and fostering collaboration among teams. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in construction management and a strong commitment to safety and quality. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and teamwork, and take the next step in your career with a role that promises growth and development in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

401(K) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Cell Phone Allowance

Qualifications

• 7+ years’ experience in construction related field required.
• Excellent working knowledge of construction methods and building systems.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety is incorporated into job planning and execution.
• Manage scheduling, purchasing, and customer relations.

Skills

Construction Management

Project Scheduling

Communication Skills

Safety Management

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor Degree in Construction Management

Professional Accreditations

Tools

MS Office 365

Adobe Suite

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About Hensel Phelps

At Hensel Phelps, we bring our clients’ vision to life with a comprehensive approach that begins with innovative planning and extends throughout the life of the property. Our expert development, construction and facility services teams ensure that every project meets our clients’ goals and objectives.

Over our 84-year history, Hensel Phelps has evolved from a bid-build general contractor to a full-service building provider. Our organization is comprised of three lines of business – development, construction, and facility services. These groups work as a cohesive team, sharing ideas and knowledge from each discipline to provide our clients with the highest level of service. Our capabilities span from concept through the long-term facilities management of projects, which means that our focus is on the complete life cycle of each project we build.

Hensel Phelps Facility Services Group is uniquely qualified with decades of facility experience. The Facility Services Group specializes in facility solutions, building systems integration, specialized construction, and facility management. Our team provides best-in-class operational solutions with technical knowledge and subject matter experts of building systems, envelopes, campus, and client operations.

Position 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.

Position 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.

Essential Duties

• 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 functioning 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.

Physical Work Classification & Demands

• Moderate 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.

Benefits

Hensel Phelps provides generous benefits for our fulltime employees. This position is eligible for company paid medical insurance, life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment, long-term disability, 401(K) retirement plan, and our employee assistance program (EAP). Employees are also eligible for employee paid enrollment in vision and dental insurance. Hensel Phelps also believes in the importance of taking time to recharge. As a result, employees are eligible for paid time off beginning upon hire. Employees are also eligible for a company cell phone or cell phone allowance in accordance with company policy. Based on position location, a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) may also be included (subject to periodic review and adjustment).

Equal Opportunity And Affirmative Action Employer

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.