Assistant Project Manager - Civil

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 97,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards benefits program

Job summary

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. in Los Angeles is seeking an Assistant Project Manager for our Civil team. This role blends Project Engineer duties with people and cost management to ensure timely, quality project delivery.

You will work closely with the Project Manager, supervise site staff, develop CPM schedules, subcontracts, and cost reports, and support safety and quality programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3 years' construction experience on relevant projects.
• Advanced knowledge of construction principles/practices.
• Experience in managing field staff and building relationships with owners.
• Geographically mobile and able to relocate within a region.
• Strong work ethic and desire to work in a team environment.
• Demonstrated track record of jobsite safety excellence.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Manager in establishing the project chart of accounts and CPM schedule.
• Develop subcontracts, purchase orders, and a responsibility listing for project staff.
• Provide administrative support to the Project Superintendent and leadership to engineers.
• Track, review and process Change Proposals, Change Orders, and payment applications.
• Monitor job costs, prepare quantity reports, and analyze labor costs.
• Assist in establishing and leading the on-site Total Quality Management process.
• Manage the project closeout process and support safety programs.

Skills

Field staff management

Owner relationship building

Relocation flexibility

Team collaboration

Cost management

Quality control

Safety program support

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

CPM scheduling

Subcontracts & POs

Job description

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is America's premier, 100% employee-owned commercial construction company. With offices nationwide, we specialize in a wide range of project types that are as diverse and wide-ranging as the communities in which we build. Our innovative teams collaborate with clients and industry partners throughout the project life cycle, starting in the earliest stages of design, throughout construction and beyond project completion. McCarthy’s reputation for tackling the toughest building challenges starts with our focus on developing high-performing individuals and teams. We do this through our award-winning training programs, a best-in‑class Total Rewards benefits program, and a focus on equipping diverse teams of employee owners through a connected and inclusive culture aligned with our core values of:

Genuine. We, Not I. All In.

How do McCarthy partners define our culture?

• We Live Our Core Values: We do whatever it takes to deliver on our promises with honesty and integrity.
• We are Employee Owned: We are personally invested in building the things people need in our communities.
• We Feel Like a Family: We value genuine connections and help each other succeed in an inclusive environment.
• We are Builders: We respect the work we do and everyone who helps make it happen safely.

Position Summary

The Assistant Project Manager position combines the principles of a Project Engineer and incorporates people and cost management. On a daily basis you will work closely with your Project Manager to ensure timely, quality and successful completion of a project. You may be solely responsible for a large segment of a project, and/or have Engineers/Interns reporting to you. This position is the next step in developing an employee’s managerial and communication skills. This will be for our Civil team.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Manager in establishing the project chart of accounts, developing and updating the CPM construction schedule, developing subcontracts and purchase orders and producing a responsibility listing for entire project staff
• Provide administrative support to the Project Superintendent and leadership and training to the project staff and engineers
• Track, review and process Change Proposal Requests, Change Orders, Owner Payment Applications and, if applicable, claims
• Monitor job costs, maintain accurate reports and assist the Project Manager and Superintendent in preparing quantity reports, analyzing the labor costs and completing quarterly profit project records
• Assist in establishing, maintaining and leading the on-site Total Quality Management process
• Manage the preparation and executing of the Project closeout process
• Implement all applicable safety and EEO/affirmative action programs

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering or related field required
• Minimum 3 years' construction experience on relevant projects
• Advanced knowledge of construction principles/practices required
• Experience in managing field staff and building relationships with owners
• Geographically mobile and able to relocate within a region
• Strong work ethic and desire to work in a team environment
• Demonstrated track record of jobsite safety excellence

McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

The salary range for this position is: $97,000-$131,000. This does not include possible bonus and other benefits which can impact total compensation. Compensation offered may vary based on work location, experience, qualifications, specialty, training, and market and business considerations, among other factors.