Assistant Project Manager (Civil Construction)

Keeley Construction Group; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Keeley Construction Group in St. Louis, MO, is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support our Civil Energy Team. You will assist in estimating, scheduling, safety, operations and quality, helping manage small projects with weekly guidance from senior staff.

This role offers growth within a family-oriented Keeley brand. You will coordinate schedules, work with suppliers, assist estimators in pre-construction meetings, and help maintain budgets and project records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field plus two years of relevant experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel).
• Background in substation, transmission/distribution, and/or deep foundation drilling projects is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in total project management related to estimating, scheduling, safety, operations & quality.
• Manage a small project with weekly guidance from upper management.
• Assist in risk management related to safety, contracts, and on-site coordination.
• Coordinate project schedule, milestones, subcontractors, crews, and equipment.
• Work with suppliers and field supervision to meet material needs.
• Support estimators in pre-construction meetings to progress projects.
• Assist in project controls, documentation, budgets, and change orders.

Skills

Project coordination

Microsoft Office proficiency

Technical substation knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Keeley Companies, we believe in empowering our people and fulfilling career aspirations. Keeley is a career destination with countless opportunities for advancement, and a world-class family culture that is centered around creating the best possible environment for our people to thrive.

Keeley Construction is looking to hire an Assistant Project Manager for our Civil Energy Team in St. Louis, MO.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist in total project management related to estimating, scheduling, safety, operations & quality.
• Ability to manage a small project with weekly review/guidance from upper management.
• Assist in managing the risk in relation to job-site safety, owner contractual terms, city and/or county specifications, and other contractors that could be working on-site.
• Recognize, identify, and prevent issues with safety, quality, and incidents on and around job sites and work areas.
• Help coordinate the project schedule to ensure project milestones are met. Begin to plan work and schedule subcontractors, crews, and equipment.
• Work with suppliers and field supervision to coordinate material needs.
• Work with estimators in pre-construction meetings with key supervisors in operations to assist in the productive progress of a project.
• Assist in facilitating all project controls, documentation, and procedures. Maintain current budgets and notify leaders of any budget impacts.
• Work with more senior team members to facilitate change orders and close out documentation with clients.
• Coordinate resources with other project managers, general superintendents, project engineers, etc.
• Assist in documenting all project impacts in relation to the project schedule, budget, and plans.
• Begin to identify and rectify potential and actual project delays throughout the project.
• Manage all job costs incurred during project to date and predict estimated costs on remaining production.
• Manage LCPR & Material Logs to account for FCAC.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field plus a minimum of two years of experience performing primary responsibilities listed above.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel)
• Background of technical skills and understanding of substation, transmission/distribution, and/or deep foundation drilling projects.
• Ability to build and maintain a positive working relationship with staff, vendors, and clients.
• Understanding of obtaining permits, meeting owners’ contractual requirements (i.e. submittals, insurance/bonds, billing documents, close out documents, etc.), time keeping, progress reports, billing and collection, subcontracts, accounts payable, change orders, etc.

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