Assistant Project Manager (Civil Construction)

Shirley Contracting Company, LLC; Lorton (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401K with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Shirley Contracting Company, LLC is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to work on a variety of construction projects in the Northern Virginia region. This role partners with the Project Manager to drive project goals, schedules and budgets in a fast-paced environment.

Candidates should have 3–5 years of construction management experience, strong communication and organizational skills, and proficiency with Word, Excel and PowerPoint. A HS diploma is required; a Bachelor’s degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of construction management experience.
• Understanding of construction procedures and project management principles.
• Strong communication, negotiation, organizational and time-management skills.
• High School diploma or equivalent; Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, scheduling, supervising and coordinating all aspects of construction projects to meet deadlines and budgets.
• Assist with negotiation and management of contracts with vendors and subcontractors.
• Assist the Project Manager with determining needed resources (manpower, equipment and materials) from start to finish with attention to schedule and budget details.
• Organize, file and maintain project documents.
• Ensure the company’s health and safety culture, policies and requirements are met.
• Establish and maintain a positive working relationship with customers and co-workers.

Skills

Construction management

Communication

Organizational skills

MS Office

Team leadership

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Shirley prides itself on attracting, developing and retaining the best employees in the industry. We hire ambitious and dedicated professionals to fill positions at all levels of our organization.

Shirley Contracting Company, LLC is looking for Assistant Project Manager to work on various projects in the Norther Virginia/MD/DC area.

Requirements

• Works directly with the Project Manager to help implement project goals
• 3 - 5 Years of construction management experience
• Understanding of construction procedures and material and project management principles
• Outstanding communication, negotiation, organizational and time-management skills
• Proficient with computers and corresponding programs – Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• A team player with leadership abilities
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Bachelor’s degree (preferred)
• Must pass pre-employment physical/drug screening.

Responsibility

• Assist with planning, scheduling, supervising and coordinating all aspects of a wide range of construction projects to ensure that deadlines and budgets are met.
• Assist with negotiation and management of contracts with vendors and subcontractors.
• Assist the Project Manager with determining needed resources (manpower, equipment and materials) from start to finish with attention to schedule and budget details.
• Organize, file and maintain project documents.
• Ensure the company’s health and safety culture, policies and requirements are met.
• Establish and maintain a positive working relationship with customer and co-workers.

Benefits

Competitive salary, Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401K with Company Match and Company Contribution, and PTO.

Applicants must be 18 years of age and currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis in order to be considered.

For this role the base salary range is $80,000-115,000. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. Base pay is one part of the Total Compensation Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Shirley Contracting (subsidiaries and affiliates) is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/assignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law. Shirley Contracting promotes a drug-free workplace.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA); Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).

For more information on Equal Opportunity, you may visit this link.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full time basis in order to be considered.