Assistant Project Manager - Marine Construction

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support marine construction projects, combining project engineering with people, cost, safety and schedule management.

You will work closely with the Project Manager to ensure timely, quality and successful completion of assignments on wharves, trestles, piers, and related facilities. You may lead on-site teams or engineers, help establish schedules and cost tracking, process changes, and safeguard safety programs while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3 years' construction experience on marine projects.
• Advanced knowledge of construction principles and self-perform work.
• Experience managing field staff and owner relationships.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Manager in creating project schedules, cost tracking and subcontract administration.
• Provide leadership and training to project staff and engineers on site.
• Track change proposals, change orders and payment applications.
• Monitor costs, prepare quantity reports and analyze labor data.
• Support total quality management on site and project closeout.
• Implement applicable safety programs on site.

Skills

Teamwork

Work Ethic

Safety Leadership

Relocation

Education

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

Job description

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.

The Assistant Project Manager position combines the principles of a Project Engineer and incorporates people, cost, safety and schedule management for marine construction projects inclusive of wharves, trestles, piers, dams, pump stations and container storage spaces. 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 employees 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 supportto the Project Superintendent and leadership and training to the project staff and engineers
• Track, review and process Change Proposal Requests, Change Orders, Owner Payment Applicationsand, 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 programs

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors Degree in Construction Management, Engineering or related field required.
• Minimum 3 years' construction experience on relevant marine construction projects.
• Advanced knowledge of construction principles/practices required.
• Advanced knowledge in the planning and execution of self-perform work.
• 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.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.