Assistant Project Manager - Civil

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

Job summary

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. in Newport Beach is hiring an Assistant Project Manager to oversee project segments and manage costs effectively. This role requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or a related field, along with 3-7 years of relevant experience.

The successful candidate will assist in developing project schedules, providing support to project leadership, and ensuring excellence in jobsite safety. A competitive salary range of $97,000-$131,000 is offered, along with potential bonuses and benefits.

Qualifications

• 3-7 years construction experience on relevant projects.
• Advanced knowledge of construction principles/practices required.
• Geographically mobile and able to relocate within a region.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Manager in establishing project accounts and schedules.
• Provide administrative support to project leadership.
• Track and process Change Proposal Requests and Orders.
• Monitor job costs and maintain accurate reports.

Skills

Construction principles

Teamwork

Communication skills

Managing field staff

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management

Job description

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
• 3-7 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.