Assistant Project Manager - Public Works - Alameda County

CWS Construction Group; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

CWS Construction Group in Alameda County, CA is seeking an Assistant Project Manager who will be responsible for managing site safety plans, preparing project schedules, and coordinating project information among stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will possess public works construction experience, effective communication skills, and strong organizational abilities. This is a full-time salaried position offering a competitive salary ranging from $70,000 to $100,000 annually along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Public works construction experience required.
• Ability to communicate & resolve complex construction related issues.
• Organized work approach with high adaptability and inventive problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage site to maintain injury-free environments including safety audits.
• Understand and enforce contracts with owners and subcontractors.
• Prepare and update project schedules to ensure timely completion.
• Coordinate distribution of project information to all stakeholders.

Skills

Construction experience

Communication skills

Adaptability

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Computer skills - Excel, Word, email

Job description

CWS Construction Group Inc. is seeking an Assistant Project Manager in Alameda County, CA with construction and public works projects required.

Currently hiring in: Alameda County, CA

Public Works construction experience is REQUIRED

Responsibilities

• Participation and site management of CWS Safety plan to maintain injury‑free environments, including safety audits
• Understand and enforce contracts, both with owners and subcontractors
• Organize the duties of field personnel and assigned project staff
• Assist Project Management and Estimating team in project bidding and composition of contracts with subcontractors
• Prepare, monitor, and update project schedules to ensure project completion within the designated time frame
• Coordinate distribution of new drawings, changes, approved submittals, RFI responses, back charges, and other project information to owners, subcontractors, and vendors
• Identify, prepare documentation, negotiate, and distribute change orders
• Prepare agendas, record meeting notes, and distribute action items to team
• Prepare owner billing by coordinating with subcontractors, reviewing monthly costs, and organizing contractual documents required by each project

Qualifications

• Public works construction experience required
• Ability to communicate & resolve complex construction related issues
• Organized work approach with high level of adaptability and inventive problem‑solving skills
• Detailed knowledge of assigned project scopes
• Goal‑oriented approach to identify and resolve construction problems/conflicts that arise
• Excellent listening and communication skills
• Team player
• Solid computer skills – Excel, Word, e‑mail
• This is a salaried position

Job Type & Compensation

Full‑time – $70,000.00 – $100,000.00 per year

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Compensation Package

• Weekly pay

Schedule

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location

In person – Alameda County, CA