Assistant Project Manager

MWH Constructors, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 160,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life Insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

MWH Constructors in Austin, TX is seeking an experienced Assistant Project Manager to lead and support wastewater treatment plant construction projects. You will work closely with PMs, site superintendents, and the contracts team to keep projects on time and within budget.

The role emphasizes procurement, change management, scheduling, submittals, RFIs, quality and safety. On-site collaboration and a strong engineering or construction management background are required to ensure safe, compliant,

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in engineering, construction management or related field.
• 4+ years in project engineering, site superintendent or trade package management.
• Familiarity with contract scoping, drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and support to Trade Package PMs and Site Superintendents.
• Support procurement and contracts team in trade/equipment procurement documents.
• Review change orders and assess cost estimates; manage time and materials tickets.
• Support scheduling with trade contractors and schedule team.
• Coordinate submittals, RFIs, and As-Built drawings with Project Engineering.
• Track issues and drive resolution to maintain progress.
• Ensure quality and safety requirements are met per contract.
• Ensure site safety through training, orientations and guidelines.

Skills

Leadership

Procurement

Scheduling

Change management

RFIs/As-Built

Contract documents

Education

Bachelor of Science in engineering

Construction management

Job description

MWH is a leading water and wastewater treatment-focused general contractor in the US with a rich history dating back to the 19th century. Fueled by the mission of Building a Better World, our teams are rapidly growing across the nation.

As a company committed to our team's well-being and growth, we offer a supportive work environment, opportunities for advancement, and the chance to contribute to a mission that shapes the future. Your expertise and ambition are valued here.

The work we do matters. The critical systems infrastructure we build changes lives, betters' communities, and improves ecosystems. If you're passionate about this, we want to hear from you!

About the Role

MWH is seeking an experienced Assistant Project Manager to support and lead wastewater treatment plant construction projects in the Austin, TX area.

Essential Functions

• Provide leadership and support to the Trade Package Project Managers and Site Superintendents.
• Procurement - Support Project Managers and Contracts Team in the development of trade and equipment procurement documents to ensure all trade contracts, services, and materials to perform specific tasks are secured and available when needed.
• Change Management - Coordinate with PMs and Superintendents to review and evaluate proposed change orders against the contract documents and to assess the validity of the proposed cost estimates for the work. Assist in the management of Time and Materials tickets where required on executed change orders and force account work.
• Scheduling - Support PMs in weekly progress updates with the trade contractors and program schedule team.
• Shop Drawings, RFIs, As-Built Drawings - Coordinate with Project Engineering team to ensure timely processing of submittals and RFIs and accurate maintenance of As-Built drawings for assigned trade packages.
• Issues Management - Attend routine meetings and track critical issues requiring resolution to maintain construction progress. Drive issues to conclusion through active communications with responsible parties.
• Quality - Responsible for understanding quality requirements of assigned trade packages and coordinating with trade contractors and Program Quality team to ensure that quality activities are planned, executed, and documented according to contract requirements.
• Safety - Responsible for the safe conduct of MWH personnel to ensure a zero accident project. Ensure all site personnel meets minimum safety requirements (e.g. training, orientations, tools and equipment).
• Monitor craft compliance with project safety program requirements; document and ensure corrective measures are implemented.
• Work in a manner to ensure your personal safety and that of fellow employees by following company health and safety guidelines and policies.

Basic Qualifications

• A Bachelor of Science or higher university degree in engineering, construction management or a related degree. An equivalent combination of experience, skills and training may be substituted.
• 4+ years of experience in project engineering, site superintendent or trade package management specifically in heavy civil, structural or buildings construction.
• Familiarity with preparing contract scoping documents, reading contract drawings and specifications, and basic construction principles and practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Heavy civil, structural or buildings construction experience of water retaining structures, public water/wastewater infrastructure, or similar industries.
• On-site construction field experience.

Compensation:

$160 - $175K, based on experience

Benefits

• Group health & welfare benefits including options for medical, dental and vision
• 100% Company Paid Benefits: Employee Life Insurance & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Spouse and Dependent Life & AD&D, Short Term Disability (STD), Long Term Disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program and Health Advocate
• Voluntary benefits at discounted group rates for accidents, critical illness, and hospital indemnity
• Flexible Time Off Program (includes vacation and personal time)
• Paid Sick and Safe Leave
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• 10 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Plan (company matching contributions up to 4%).
• Employee Referral Program

MWH Constructors is a global project delivery company in heavy civil construction with a focus on water and wastewater treatment infrastructure. With the ultimate goal of delivering maximum value to clients and their local communities, MWH Constructors provides single-source, integrated design and construction services through a full range of project delivery methods. Incorporating industry-leading preconstruction and construction services, the Company's multi-disciplined team of engineering and construction professionals delivers a wide range of projects, including new facilities, infrastructure improvement and expansion, and capital construction services.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

Please note that all positions require pre-employment screening, including drug and background check, as a condition of employment

MWH Constructors does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes/profiles sent to MWH in any way will be considered MWH property. MWH will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume or profile. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from MWH Recruiting team to submit resumes/profiles, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. MWH will not pay a fee to any agency that does not have such agreement in place. We thank you for your cooperation.