Assistant Project Manager - Governmental

Caddell Construction; United States; Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacations

Company-paid holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability plans

401k match

Gym membership reimbursement

Company condominiums

Job summary

Caddell Construction is seeking an Assistant Project Manager – Governmental to support the project team on major construction initiatives in the United States. You will assist the project manager with planning, budgeting, scheduling, and on-site coordination, ensuring resources are used efficiently.

The role requires a high school diploma with significant construction experience and a four-year degree preferred.

Qualifications

• Shows leadership, concise execution of plans, vision of project future, and effective communication of vision to subordinates.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Caddell processes and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist the project manager in planning, directing, coordinating or budgeting activities relating to construction.
• Assist in assessing scope of work and resources required to complete the project.
• Assist in verifying complete estimates with proposal specs, drawings and take-off information.
• Assist in planning, coordinating and supervising onsite functions (scheduling, material control) and directing onsite staff.
• Provide technical assistance and initiate change orders.
• Help monitor materials, equipment usage and contractual performance.
• Assist in financial tracking for project costs and cash flow forecasting.
• Develop and execute an effective Safety and Health Program on the project.

Skills

Leadership

Plan execution

Communication

Written communication

Verbal communication

Integrity

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma / GED

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title – Assistant Project Manager – Governmental

Resumes will be reviewed continuously.

Rewards of Working at Caddell –Paid vacations, company-paid holidays, company-funded medical insurance. Company joint funding of dental and vision insurance, life and disability plans to full-time employees, 401k match, gym membership reimbursement, and use of company condominiums.

What You Will Do

• Assists the project manager in managing construction projects, to include planning, directing, coordinating or budgeting activities relating to construction. Assists in meeting job requirements and controlling costs by coordinating and effectively utilizing all of the resources needed on each project.
• Assists in assessing scope of work and resources required to successfully complete the project.
• Assists in verifying complete estimates for projects with detailed review of proposal specifications, drawings, take-off information, contracting, etc.
• Assists in planning, coordinating and supervising onsite functions (scheduling, engineering, material control) and providing day-to-day direction of onsite administrative staff.
• Provides technical assistance, i.e., interpretation of drawings, recommending construction methods and equipment, etc., as required. Initiate and maintain extra work estimating and issuance of change orders.
• Assists in monitoring the efficient use of materials and equipment and the contractual performance of the project.
• Assists in the administration of financial tracking systems to monitor project costs and estimates the remaining cost to complete cash flow forecasting and resource planning.
• Has responsibility and accountability for developing, implementing and executing an effective Safety and Health Program on the project.

• Working Conditions – Construction setting, travel required, full time. Must have the ability to crawl, climb, walk, reach with hands and arms, bend, kneel, crouch, stand for longs periods of time, lift and hold in excess of 50lbs, talk, hear and occasionally sit. Must have the ability to withstand confined spaces and or/extreme heights while negotiating tasks at hand in a safe manner to themselves and/or others. Subject to hot, cold, humid and wet conditions depending on location.
• Reporting Structure – Construction Executive, Senior Project Manager or Vice President

What We Expect

Education / Experience – Minimum high school diploma/GED and 7 years’ experience in the construction industry. Four-year degree in engineering or construction management and 10 years' experience in the construction industry preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities – Shows leadership, concise execution of plans, vision of project future, and effective communication of vision to subordinates, integrity, and strong written and verbal communication skills. Effective written and verbal communication skills. Working knowledge of all applicable Caddell processes and procedures. Strong client relations skills are a must. Excellent organizational skills. Ability to use Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel and Outlook.

While the salary range is typically between $ 86,300 – $112,300 annually, applicants are encouraged to share compensation expectations as part of the application process. Caddell honors prior experience, education, and qualifications of applicants in order to make attractive and competitive offers.

Your career matters at Caddell, where there is a strong emphasis on the growth and development of every employee! We’re large enough to take on the most complex construction projects, but we know the contribution of each individual is the key to our success.

Caddell Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination against veterans, individuals with disabilities, and other protected classes under applicable laws and regulations.