Assistant Project Manager / Construction Manager

Terracon Facilities; Carmel (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a skilled construction management professional in Indiana. This role involves overseeing construction projects, ensuring quality assurance, and maintaining safety standards. Strong communication and project management skills are essential, alongside a relevant degree and experience. Join a dynamic team committed to excellence and safety.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Education reimbursement

Bonus programs

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of related experience.
• OSHA 10 Certification.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of facilities engineering projects.
• Plan, coordinate, and supervise construction projects on-site.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and legal requirements.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Related field degree

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for a skilled and driven professional to take on a dynamic role split evenly between construction management and quality assurance for roofing, pavement, and building envelope projects. The ideal candidate will ensure that projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards while maintaining safety and compliance. Travel is anticipated to be 80% of the time.

General Responsibilities

Manage all aspects of a facilities engineering project to ensure that it is safely completed on time and within scope and budget. Responsible for completing the project as per its contracted scope; monitor progress and performance against the project plan. Troubleshoot and recommend or resolve operational problems and minimize delays. May be responsible for resource management, project scheduling, budgets and forecasts, and working with external vendors, subcontractors or contractors. Conduct meetings and prepare reports to communicate the status of the project to the project team and client. Set priorities, assign tasks, and coordinate project staff to meet project targets and milestones. May have responsibilities to communicate with the client and deliver work products to the satisfaction of the client. Coordinate efforts with APR to ensure engagement throughout the project, particularly at critical junctures. Be involved with approving invoices, preparing change orders, and collections.

80% of the time.

Essential Responsibilities: Construction Management

• Plan, coordinate, budget, and supervise construction projects on-site from start to finish.
• Identify and resolve project-related risks, issues, or delays.
• Review project plans and specifications to determine scheduling, budgeting, and resource needs.
• Ensure compliance with legal requirements, building and safety codes, and other regulations.
• Monitor project progress and report on performance to management team and client. Prepare and present project status reports and documentation. Track construction production quantities.
• Develop a site-specific safety plan. Maintain high standards of safety, quality, and environmental compliance. Promote Terracon’s Incident and Injury Free (IIF) culture and maintain safety standards for each project.
• Manage, coordinate, and supervise subcontractors and construction activities to complete the project on schedule, with quality conformance to plans and within budget.
• Assist management in preparing and maintaining construction schedules and resolving issues that may impede schedule, quality, or cost.
• Generate and oversee construction documentation, including daily field forms, safety forms, SDS, as-builts, and punch lists.

Essential Responsibilities: On-Site Quality Assurance

• Verify construction activity complies with plans and specifications.
• Verify materials installed onsite are approved in the submittal log.
• Coordinate communication between subcontractors and project team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field and at least 3 years of related experience.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.
• OSHA 10 Certification.
• Ability to read and interpret design drawings and specifications.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

About Terracon

Terracon is a 100% employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm with over 7,000 employees across more than 180 locations nationwide. Since 1965, we have evolved into a successful firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Our growth is driven by talented employee-owners exceeding client expectations and pursuing new opportunities.

Our vision, “Together, we are best at people,” is reflected in our comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), paid time off, holidays, education reimbursement, and bonus programs.

EEO Statement

Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.