Assistant Project Manager / Construction Manager

Terracon Facilities; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a skilled individual for a dual role in construction management and quality assurance. This position involves overseeing projects related to roofing, pavement, and building envelope, ensuring they meet high standards of quality, safety, and compliance while traveling frequently. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in construction and project management, with a focus on successful contract execution.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Education reimbursement

Bonus programs

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of related experience in project management.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable history.
• OSHA 10 Certification.

Responsibilities

• Manage construction projects ensuring compliance with standards.
• Coordinate all aspects from planning to execution, including budget monitoring.
• Ensure safety and quality compliance on-site.

Skills

Communication

Project Management

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering

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 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.
• Manage, coordinate, and supervise subcontractors and construction activities to complete the project on schedule, with quality conformance to project plans/specifications, and within budget.
• Assist management in preparing and maintaining construction schedules and solving problems that may impede schedule, quality, or cost.
• Generate and oversee construction documentation, including daily field forms, safety forms, safety data sheets (SDS), as-builts, and punch lists.

Essential Responsibilities: On-Site Quality Assurance

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

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field and a minimum of 3 years’ 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 multidisciplinary 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 our talented employee-owners exceeding expectations in client service and career development.

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 and 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.