Assistant Construction Manager - Oil & Gas (Houston, TX)

Burns & McDonnell; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking an Assistant Construction Manager to lead electrical and instrumentation construction activities on heavy industrial energy projects in Houston, TX. You will work with the Construction Manager, Project Manager and EPC leadership to drive safety, quality, productivity, schedule performance, and cost control across all phases of construction.

The role is field-focused, coordinating with subcontractors, suppliers, and project turnover while developing into a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction, construction management, engineering, or related field; 3 years of relevant construction experience.
• Applicable experience may substitute for the degree requirement.
• Excellent computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Access).
• Experience with document control, scheduling, cost control and project management software is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong organizational skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle large volumes of work and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Multiple years of experience on construction sites in heavy industrial or energy-related environments, especially electrical/instrumentation within an EPC environment is highly preferred.
• A basic understanding of GAAP.
• Must be able to meet the company's driving requirements.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to safety programs and collaborate with project team to manage Safety & Health performance.
• Collaborate with Project Management to build client relationships while interfacing with the client for proposals and project items.
• Assist in development of Project Execution Plan, Quality Assurance Plan, Safety & Health Plan, Subcontracting Plan and Procurement Plan.
• Contribute to negotiation, approval and execution of prime contracts, subcontracts, POs and change orders.
• Develop project plans for site mobilization and demobilization and support Construction Manager with implementation.
• Prepare RFPs and support scope development, bid and selection, and contract documents for subcontractor/client selection.
• Support implementation of project specifications, drawing releases, and design changes.
• Execute contract administration: RFIs, submittals, meeting minutes, change management and claims mitigation.
• Support cost reporting, scheduling, WBS, project setup and closeout, and field progress tracking.
• Prepare information for and report project status, risks, schedule, costs, and cash flows to stakeholders.

Skills

Electrical construction

Instrumentation

Project management

Field supervision

Scheduling

Cost control

Subcontractor coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction, CM, or engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

The Assistant Construction Manager supports the overall execution of electrical and instrumentation construction activities on heavy industrial energy projects. Working closely with the Construction Manager, Project Manager, Site Manager, and EPC (Engineering Procurement Construction) leadership team, this role helps drive project safety, quality, productivity, schedule performance, cost control, subcontractor management, procurement coordination, and client engagement throughout all phases of construction.

This position is field-focused and plays a key role in coordinating electrical and instrumentation construction operations, workforce planning, subcontractors, suppliers, and project turnover to support a successful project delivery.

The role supports industrial projects across the energy sector, including refining, chemical, midstream infrastructure, and power generation. Candidates should have a strong background in heavy industrial electrical and instrumentation construction and a desire to develop into a construction leadership role within an EPC environment.

• 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.
• 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 Superintendents and Site Managers to verify compliance of subcontractor's client contractors contract documents, safety & health requirements, quality, and schedule.
• Facilitate the project turnover documentation, recordkeeping/retention, warranty and project close out processes.
• Assist with maintaining compliance on all project related activities by consistently applying company policies and procedures.
• Assist with the development of project labor agreements with building trades as required.
• Assist with onboarding of craft/field supervision as required.
• Analyze composite crew rates to determine labor and equipment costs.
• Work with field operations/craft hr team to appropriately staff projects.
• Analyze and monitor labor burdens including craft classifications, benefits and labor laws.
• Maintain accurate craft classifications and craft progression records.
• Assist with upholding standards of craft competency and training.
• Estimate, forecast and manage craft install unit rates, production rates to ensure earned value, schedule, change management and ensure cost metrics are met.
• Assist with applicable craft training.
• Manage construction equipment to ensure adequate inventory to complete projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field and 3 years relevant construction experience.
• Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.
• Excellent computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Access).
• Experience with document control, scheduling, cost control and project management software is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong organizational skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle large volumes of work and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Multiple years of experience working on construction project sites in heavy industrial or energy-related environments, particularly refining, chemical, midstream infrastructure, or power generation, is preferred. Experience with electrical and instrumentation construction within an EPC environment is highly preferred.
• A basic understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Must be able to meet the company's driving requirements.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job

Field Construction Management

Primary Location

US-TX-Houston

Schedule

Full-time

Travel

Yes, 100 % of the Time

Req ID

262318

Job Hire Type

Experienced #LI-CD #CDB