Assistant Project Manager - Water & Wastewater Construction

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company seeks an Assistant Project Manager specializing in Water & Wastewater projects. This role involves project oversight, managing job costs, and supporting project staff. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor's degree and 3-7 years of relevant experience, contributing to impactful projects across communities.

Qualifications

• Requires bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field.
• 3-7 years of construction experience, preferably on water projects.
• Advanced knowledge of construction principles needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Manager with scheduling, contracts, and project tracking.
• Provide administrative support and leadership to project staff.
• Monitor job costs and maintain accurate reporting.

Skills

Project Management

Teamwork

Jobsite Safety Excellence

Relationship Building

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering

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 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 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.

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 Water Assistant Project Manager position combines the principles of a Project Engineer with 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. McCarthy water and wastewater treatment construction projects range from $20 million to $300 million, which include a significant amount of self-perform scopes. McCarthy Water is a national program.

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 and EEO/affirmative action programs
  
  
  

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering or related field required
• 3-7 years construction experience on water 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.

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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