Assistant Project Manager - Marine Construction

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking an Assistant Project Manager for Marine Construction in Houston. The role involves managing project schedules, costs, and quality, alongside assisting in developing construction plans and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or a related field, with 3-7 years of experience in marine construction projects.

Qualifications

• 3-7 years of construction experience on relevant marine construction projects.
• Geographically mobile and able to relocate within a region.
• Experience in managing field staff and building relationships with owners.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Manager in establishing project chart of accounts and updating CPM construction schedule.
• Monitor job costs, maintain accurate reports, and assist with preparing quantity reports.
• Implement applicable safety programs.

Skills

Advanced knowledge of construction principles

Strong work ethic

Jobsite safety excellence

Education

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

Job description

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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 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 program, and a focus on equipping diverse teams of employee owners through a connected and inclusive culture aligned with our values of: Genuine. We, Not I. All In.

How do McCarthy partners define our culture?

We Live Our Core Values: We do whatever it takes to deliver on our promises with honesty and integrity in alignment with our Strategic Map.

We Are Employee Owned: We are personally invested in building the things people need in our communities.

We Feel Like A Family: We value human to human connections and help each other succeed.

We Are Builders: We respect the work we do and everyone who helps make it happen.

Position Summary

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 employee’s managerial and communication skills.

Key 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 programs
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering or related field required
• 3-7 years of 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management, Management, and Engineering

• Industries

  Construction

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