Assistant Project Manager

Metric Geo; Concord (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Metric Geo is seeking an Assistant Project Manager / Project Engineer to join our Water/Wastewater team in the Bay Area. Based in Concord, the role focuses on delivering treatment plant projects with strong growth potential.

Candidates should have at least 3 years of water/wastewater construction experience, familiarity with RFIs, submittals, and cost control, and proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, Primavera P6, or MS Project. Growth toward a Project Manager role is expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of water/wastewater construction experience.
• Experience with general contractor or civil contractor environments.
• Exposure to water/wastewater plants, pump stations, pipelines, underground utilities.
• Knowledge of RFIs, submittals, change orders, and construction documentation.
• Ability to work with field and project management teams.
• Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field preferred.
• Experience with Procore, Bluebeam, Primavera P6 and/or MS Project is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of water and wastewater treatment plant projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, procurement and project documentation.
• Assist with project schedules, budgets, forecasting and cost control.
• Coordinate with superintendents, subcontractors, engineers, owners and vendors.
• Support field operations and help resolve design and construction issues.
• Track materials, equipment and subcontractor scopes.
• Assist with progress meetings, owner/client communication and project reporting.
• Support commissioning, startup and project closeout activities.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule and per contract.

Skills

Water/wastewater construction

Project coordination

Communication

Documentation

Budget control

Education

Construction Management

Civil Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Location: Concord / Bay Area, Northern California

Experience: 3+ Years

Company: Growing General Contractor

The Opportunity

A growing General Contractor in Northern California is looking to add an Assistant Project Manager / Project Engineer to its Water/Wastewater team in the Bay Area.

This is a great opportunity for someone with at least 3 years of water/wastewater construction experience who wants to take the next step in their career and gain greater responsibility across project delivery and management.

The company has a strong pipeline of work across Northern California and is looking for someone who can grow with the business and progress toward a Project Manager position.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of water and wastewater treatment plant projects from preconstruction through closeout
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, procurement and project documentation
• Assist with project schedules, budgets, forecasting and cost control
• Coordinate with Superintendents, subcontractors, engineers, owners and vendors
• Support field operations and help resolve design and construction issues
• Track materials, equipment and subcontractor scopes
• Assist with progress meetings, owner/client communication and project reporting
• Support commissioning, startup and project closeout activities
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule and in accordance with contract requirements

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 3 years of construction experience within water/wastewater
• Experience working for a General Contractor or self-performing civil contractor
• Exposure to water/wastewater treatment plants, pump stations, pipelines, underground utilities and/or process mechanical construction
• Strong understanding of RFIs, submittals, change orders and construction documentation
• Ability to work closely with both field and project management teams
• Strong communication, organization and problem-solving skills
• Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field preferred
• Experience with software such as Procore, Bluebeam, Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project is beneficial

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to join a growing Northern California GC with a strong pipeline of water/wastewater work and genuine opportunities for progression.

You'll work closely with experienced Project Managers and Superintendents on technically challenging infrastructure projects while developing toward a Project Manager-level role.