Assistant Construction Manager - AZCO (Appleton)

AZCO; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is searching for an Assistant Construction Manager to support the Project Manager in day-to-day operations. The role involves managing safety, quality, contracts, and communication with clients across various project domains including aviation and manufacturing. Candidates should have a degree in Construction Management or a related field, and strong skills in project management, risk assessment, and client relationship management. This position offers a dynamic work environment with exposure to diverse projects.

Qualifications

• Assist the Construction Project Manager with day-to-day project management.
• Strong understanding of project safety and compliance requirements.
• Experience in developing project execution plans and contracts.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to safety programs and manage project health performance.
• Collaborate with the Project Management team to build client relationships.
• Prepare Request for Proposal and develop contract documents.
• Contribute to negotiations and execution of contracts, subcontracts, PO's, and change orders.
• Prepare RFPs, support scope development, bidding, and contract document creation.
• Support cost reporting, scheduling, WBS, project setup/closeout, and field progress tracking.
• Draft and distribute meeting minutes; report project status, risks, costs, and cash flows.

Skills

Project management

Risk assessment

Client relationship management

Safety compliance

Contract negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Job description

The Assistant Construction Manager will assist the Construction Project Manager, Project Manager, Site Manager, and/or Program Manager 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 construction management and program management ventures. This position will work on a diverse array of projects across multiple industries including aviation, commercial building, electrical transmission & distribution, facility, manufacturing, oil & gas, power generation, process, and water.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to company's safety programs, training, and policies as well as collaborate with the project team to manage the Safety & Health performance of project team members, contractors, and others as required.
• Collaborate with the Project Management team to 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 with the Project Management team and consult with the Legal Department as required.
• Coordinate and assist in the development and implementation of the Project Execution Plan, Quality Assurance Plan, Safety & Health Plan, Subcontracting Plan, Project Staffing Plan, Organization Chart, and Procurement Plan.
• Contribute to the negotiation, approval and execution of multiple types of prime contracts, subcontracts, purchase orders, and change orders.
• Develop the project plan for site mobilization and demobilization and support the Construction Manager or Site Manager with implementation.
• Secure applicable project permits required for the project.
• Support development of and coordinate the potential bidders' registration and pre-qualification efforts on behalf of the Project team.
• Prepare Request for Proposal (RFP), support detailed scope of work development, bid and selection process, creation of contract documents for the purpose of subcontractor and client contractor selection and award.
• Support the implementation of multiple project specifications, drawing releases, and design changes. Execute downstream contract administration, including Request for Information (RFI's), submittals, meeting minutes, change management, and claims mitigation.
• Support project cost reporting, scheduling, work breakdown structures, project set-up and closeout, and field progress tracking processes.
• Prepare information for and report project status, risks, schedule, costs, and cash flows at project and corporate level meetings to internal and external stakeholders. Develop and distribute meeting minutes as needed.
• Support the Prime Contract, subcontract, client contractor, and supplier invoicing process.
• Establish, review and implement the project documentation and filing systems and processes.
• Verify the project, client contractor, and/or subcontractor's insurance, licensures, taxes/duties, and securities are in effect according to the project requirements.
• Support and conduct project safety, quality, progress and financial audits and assessments as required.
• Facilitate the materials receiving and management process including inventory control, receiving of goods, storage, and transportation.
• Collaborate with Superintend