Assistant Project Manager

MWH Constructors; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Parental Leave

401(k)

Paid Holidays

Flexible Time Off

Employee Referral

Job summary

MWH Constructors is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to help oversee the civil, architectural, and structural packages on a large wastewater treatment plant project in Seattle, WA. You will report to the Senior PM and help ensure work stays on budget, on schedule, and compliant with contract documents.

The role covers procurement, change management, scheduling, submittals, and quality controls across multiple trade packages, with a focus on safety and effective team coordination.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 4+ years of experience in project engineering, site supervision or trade package management in heavy civil construction.
• Familiarity with preparing contract scoping documents, reading contract drawings, and basic construction principles.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and support to Trade Package Project Managers and Site Superintendents.
• Support procurement of trade and equipment documents to secure contracts and materials.
• Coordinate change management and assess proposed cost estimates and time-and-material tickets.
• Assist in scheduling and weekly progress updates with trade contractors and schedule teams.
• Coordinate shop drawings, RFIs, and As-Built drawings with Project Engineering to ensure timely processing.
• Attend routine meetings and drive critical issues to resolution to maintain progress.
• Ensure quality requirements are understood and met across assigned trade packages.
• Promote safety and ensure site personnel meet minimum safety requirements.

Skills

Project management

Construction management

Scheduling

Education

Bachelor of Science or higher in engineering/related field

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

MWHis currently seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support the team in engineering, coordination and construction of the civil, architectural and structural packages on a large wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) project in Seattle, WA. This position will report directly to the Senior PM. This position is accountable for supporting all aspects of delivery for civil, architectural and structural work that may include procurement, contract management, change management, quality management and general management of other work-related issues. The Assistant PM must ensure work is performed on budget, on schedule and in accordance with the contract documents and other engineering standards.

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

• The Anticipated budgeted salary for the position is at $130,000 - $150,000 a year, based on experience.

Benefits

• Health Insurance (medical, dental and vision).
• 100% Company Paid Benefits: Employee Life & AD&D, Spouse and Dependent Life & AD&D, STD, LTD, Employee Assistance Program and Health Advocate.
• Voluntary Benefits at a Discounted Group Rate.
• Flexible Time Off Policy (includes vacation, sick and personal time).
• 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 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.