Assistant Project Manager - Healthcare Construction

SupportFinity™; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Project Manager for healthcare construction based in Austin, Texas. The role combines project engineering with management responsibilities, focusing on ensuring timely and quality project completion.

Ideal candidates will hold a Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering, possess 3-7 years of relevant construction experience, and demonstrate a strong commitment to safety and teamwork. McCarthy offers a collaborative workplace aligned with core values.

Qualifications

• 3-7 years of construction experience on relevant projects.
• Advanced knowledge of construction principles/practices required.
• Experience in managing field staff and building relationships with owners.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Manager in developing the CPM construction schedule.
• Provide administrative support to the Project Superintendent.
• Monitor job costs and maintain accurate reports.
• Manage the preparation for the Project closeout process.

Skills

Construction management

Project engineering

Team management

Cost management

Jobsite safety

Education

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

Job description

Assistant Project Manager - Healthcare Construction

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.

Posted Mar 12

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Full-time

Austin

Negotiable

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McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is America's premier, 100% employee-owned commercial construction company. With offices nationwide, we specialize in a wide range of project types that are as diverse and wide-ranging as the communities in which we build. Our innovative teams collaborate with clients and industry partners throughout the project life cycle, starting in the earliest stages of design, throughout construction and beyond project completion. McCarthy’s reputation for tackling the toughest building challenges starts with our focus on developing high-performing individuals and teams. We do this through our award-winning training programs, a best-in-class Total Rewards benefits program, and a focus on equipping diverse teams of employee owners through a connected and inclusive culture aligned with our core values of: Genuine. We, Not I. All In.

Our Culture

• We Live Our Core Values: We do whatever it takes to deliver on our promises with honesty and integrity.
• We are Employee Owned: We are personally invested in building the things people need in our communities.
• We Feel Like a Family: We value genuine connections and help each other succeed in an inclusive environment.
• We are Builders: We respect the work we do and everyone who helps make it happen safely.

Position Summary

The Assistant Project Manager position combines the principles of a Project Engineer and incorporates people and cost management. On a daily basis you will work closely with your Project Manager to ensure timely, quality and successful completion of a project. You may be solely responsible for a large segment of a project, and/or have Engineers/Interns reporting to you. This position is the next step in developing an employee’s managerial and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Manager in establishing the project chart of accounts, developing and updating the CPM construction schedule, developing subcontracts and purchase orders and producing a responsibility listing for entire project staff.
• Provide administrative support to the Project Superintendent and leadership and training to the project staff and engineers.
• Track, review and process Change Proposal Requests, Change Orders, Owner Payment Applications and, if applicable, claims.
• Monitor job costs, maintain accurate reports and assist the Project Manager and Superintendent in preparing quantity reports, analyzing the labor costs and completing quarterly profit project records.
• Assist in establishing, maintaining and leading the on-site Total Quality Management process.
• Manage the preparation and executing of the Project closeout process.
• Implement all applicable safety and EEO/affirmative action programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering or related field required.
• 3-7 years of construction experience on relevant projects.
• Advanced knowledge of construction principles/practices required.
• Experience in managing field staff and building relationships with owners.
• Geographically mobile and able to relocate within a region.
• Strong work ethic and desire to work in a team environment.
• Demonstrated track record of jobsite safety excellence.

McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.