Assistant Project Manager - Rail

The Middlesex Corporation; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Project Manager specializing in rail construction. This role involves overseeing construction projects, ensuring they are completed safely, on time, and within budget. You will collaborate with a dedicated team, interface with clients, and manage project documentation. The company is committed to building America's infrastructure and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and a top-tier 401k plan. Join this innovative firm to make a significant impact in the construction sector while advancing your career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k with Matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Generous Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• 8+ years in civil and rail construction with strong budget management skills.
• Ability to lead teams effectively and manage project schedules.

Responsibilities

• Oversee construction efforts ensuring safety, budget, and schedule compliance.
• Coordinate project activities with the Project Superintendent.

Skills

Budget Management

Schedule Management

Quality Control

Interpersonal Skills

Leadership

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering

Experience in Rail Construction

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The Middlesex Corporation is a nationally recognized and award-winning leader in the heavy civil construction industry. Since 1972, the family business founded by Robert W. Pereira has developed an extensive client and project list through its consistent efforts to safely build America's infrastructure. The Middlesex Corporation specializes in building and reconstructing highways, bridges, marine, rail, and transit facilities through its collaborative team approach and focus on core values. In addition, Middlesex Asphalt in Central Florida is one of the largest and most productive asphalt plants in the United States with Middlesex Paving earning an equally solid regional presence and reputation.

Position Summary

The Assistant Project Manager shall oversee the total construction effort to ensure projects are safely constructed in accordance with design, budget, and schedule. This includes interfacing with client representatives, subcontractors, and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Comply with (and actively promote) all Safety policies and procedures including reporting all accidents, incidents and near-misses to ensure adherence to our Number One Core Value - Safety first, in everything we do.
• Review project features with the Estimating Department.
• Work with the Project Engineer and Superintendent to develop and maintain a project schedule with the appropriate attributes.
• Submit preliminary paperwork such as submittals, introductory letters, subcontractor approvals, lump sum breakdowns of work items, affirmative action documents, etc.
• Develop a submittal log, a project organization chart, and a material storage plan.
• Initiate project startup and closeout sheet and submit a copy to the construction department and set up and maintain project files.
• Required to sign off on the budget prior to the start of construction.
• Responsible for all aspects of cost management for the project.
• Submit a quarterly cost revision with an explanation of any cost variance.
• Submit change order logs to the regional office monthly.
• Coordinate and direct all project activities with the Project Superintendent/General Superintendent to ensure that all milestones are met and job continuity is maintained.
• Conduct weekly meetings.
• Prepare and review periodic estimates with the owner's representative/Resident Engineer and submit an approved original estimate or pencil sheet copy to the regional office with the appropriate subcontractor quantity split.
• Attend final punch list inspection and/or closeout meeting and complete final documents.
• Maintain contact with the project Owner and Architect/Engineer to obtain reduction of retainage and final payment and close out jobsite office.
  
  

Qualifications

• B.S. in Civil Engineering major or rail construction, operations related field
• Minimum of 8 years of successful and progressive experience in the civil and rail construction field
• Experienced in budget management, schedule, quality control, and knowledge of all phases of construction
• OSHA 10 Certified
  
  

Necessary Attributes

• Must possess the ability to adapt to different personalities and management styles.
• Team player and with strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage a team in an efficient and effective manner.
• Self-starter with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Reliance on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Dedicated and hard working.
• Possess strong leadership qualities.
• Above average organizational skills.
• Strong commitment to success of all.
• Possess a strong work ethic.
• Demonstrate the upmost professionalism in how you represent yourself.
• Show quality in everything you do.
• Lead with integrity while producing high quality work.
  
  

We offer our full-time and eligible part time team members a comprehensive benefits package that's among the best in our industry. Benefits include medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible team members and dependents, employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, top-tier 401k with matching, tuition reimbursement, industry leading referral program, and generous paid time off.

Middlesex provides equal employment opportunities to all team members and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

Required

Preferred

Job Industries

• Other

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management and Information Technology

• Industries

  Construction

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