Assistant Field Construction Manager - EPC Projects

Burns & McDonnell; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The role emphasizes field-based oversight, documentation, and coordination across disciplines, with a focus on safety, quality, and client relations in aviation, commercial, energy, and process sectors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Construction, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field and 3 years relevant construction experience required or 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 on construction project sites or executing program management in the industries of aviation, commercial, energy, government, manufacturing, oil & gas, process, transmission & distribution, transportation, or water is preferred.
• A basic understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Must be able to meet the company's driving requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Construction Project Manager, Project Manager, Site Manager, and/or EPC Project 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 EPC projects.
• Adhere to safety programs, training, and policies and manage Safety & Health performance of project team members.
• Collaborate with Project Management to build client relationships and interface with the client for proposal and project items.
• Assist in development of internal and external project risk reviews with the Project Management team and consult with Legal as required.
• Coordinate and assist in the development and implementation 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, purchase orders, and change orders.
• Develop the project plan for site mobilization and demobilization and support implementation.
• Secure applicable project permits and support pre-qualification efforts for bidders.

Skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Strong communication

Organization

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor Degree in Construction, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Document control software

Scheduling software

Cost control tools

Project management software

Job description

The role emphasizes field-based oversight, documentation, and coordination across disciplines, with a focus on safety, quality, and client relations in aviation, commercial, energy, and process sectors.