Assistant Project Manager

KELLER; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Keller, a world leader in geotechnical construction, seeks an experienced Assistant Project Manager for the Asheville, NC location. You will drive bid development, risk assessment, and client relations while coordinating with pre-construction and field teams to ensure profitable, on-time delivery.

You will oversee designs, submittals, material ordering and scheduling, negotiate contracts, and monitor budgets and safety compliance per Keller policies and OSHA standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
• Minimum 5 years geotechnical or construction experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in piling, shoring and grouting operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identifies new opportunities and builds client relationships with management support.
• Assembles proposals including risk assessment, estimating, engineering, writing and site visits.
• Negotiates contracts and ensures contract requirements are understood.
• Coordinates with pre-construction team as needed.
• Manages risk, planning, budgeting and project execution to maximize profitability.
• Tracks changes and escalates where necessary.
• Monitors financials, A/R and project metrics throughout the project.
• Ensures safety and quality per Keller policies and OSHA.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Computer skills

Geotechnical experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

Company Logo Overview
Keller is the world leader in geotechnical construction and deep foundations. With a North American presence of over 100 years, we operate as the market leader with over 50 offices throughout the US and Canada. By connecting global resources and local experience, Keller develops innovative, practical, and cost-effective solutions to geotechnical challenges. Our values of integrity, collaboration, and excellence enable us to lead the industry in providing the optimal solution for our clients.

Keller is looking for an experienced Assistant Project Manager based out of our Asheville, NC location.

Responsibilities

• Identifies new opportunities and coordinates with the management team for support and overall strategy. Helps to identify new markets, clients and technologies while building client relationships.
• Assembles proposals which includes performing risk assessment, evaluating opportunities to increase profit, estimating, engineering, technical writing, site visits and client Q & A.
• Responsible for negotiation of the contract and understanding the contract requirements.
• Coordinates with pre-construction team if applicable.

Risk Management

• Fully understands and complies with Keller risk management policies and procedures.
• Recognizes major risks and takes appropriate measures to reduce risks to the company.

Initial Planning

• Responsible for designs, submittals, material ordering, pre-job planning and scheduling.
• Plans pre-project meetings with the Superintendent and other entities as required.
• Develops plans and strategies with the project team to maximize profitability of projects.

Project Execution

• Ensures the work performed meets the specified requirements.
• Works with the branch and project team to ensure the project stays on schedule and in budget.
• Identifies and addresses challenges and opportunities to maximize profitability.

Change Management

• Identifies, tracks and addresses changes; escalates changes when necessary.

Financial Management

• Approves and monitors weekly and monthly financial reports, forecasts, budgets and other metrics throughout the duration of the project.
• Manages A/R collections.

Safety and Quality Assurance

• Ensures compliance with all Keller and OSHA safety requirements.
• In the event of a safety incident, work in partnership with HSEQ to support employees and project management teams per Keller policy.
• Resolves all quality nonconformance issues.
• Exercises stop work authority for Safety and Quality issues

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering or Construction Management preferred.
• Minimum 5 years geotechnical, construction or industry related experience preferred.
• Excellent computer, written and verbal communication skills necessary.
• Experience in piling, shoring and grouting operations preffered.