Construction Assistant Project Manager

Malcolm Drilling; San Marcos (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Dental & Vision premiums covered for 1

Retirement plan contribution up to 10%

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Malcolm Drilling is seeking a Construction Assistant Project Manager in San Marcos, TX. You will support civil construction projects, coordinate with engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers, prepare estimates, schedules, and submittals, and help manage safety and quality on site.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field and 3+ years of construction experience, with strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Project estimating and project management of civil projects with all types of deep foundations, retention systems, ground improvement, and dewatering scope.
• Perform site visits to evaluate site conditions.
• Study drawings, specifications, and geotechnical reports.
• Request and evaluate vendor and subcontractor quotes.
• Prepare take-offs, cost estimates, bid proposals, and budgets.
• Negotiate construction contracts (with help from our legal team).
• Prepare project submittals including construction means and methods, design calculation (design-build), specialty equipment, and required materials.
• Manage field quality and control costs.
• Prepare and manage short internal and overall project schedules
• Understand and help implement required safety measurements.
• Prepare project billings and close out project paperwork.
• Attend company-wide training.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Malcolm Drilling has been innovating and leading the deep foundation industry for over six decades. As part of our deep foundations, retention systems, and ground improvement services, we also provide a range of special applications and dewatering techniques. By implementing Design/Build, we execute projects quickly and effectively, allowing for timely collaboration with owners and contractors. Through our regional offices, we offer these services nationwide.

Job Title: Construction Assistant Project Manager

Location: San Marcos, Texas

Travel required:20%

Key Responsibilities:

• Project estimating and project management of civil projects with all types of deep foundations, retention systems, ground improvement, and dewatering scope.
• Perform site visits to evaluate site conditions.
• Study drawings, specifications, and geotechnical reports.
• Request and evaluate vendor and subcontractor quotes.
• Prepare take-offs, cost estimates, bid proposals, and budgets.
• Negotiate construction contracts (with help from our legal team).
• Prepare project submittals including construction means and methods, design calculation (design-build), specialty equipment, and required materials.
• Manage field quality and control costs.
• Prepare and manage short internal and overall project schedules
• Understand and help implement required safety measurements.
• Prepare project billings and close out project paperwork.
• Attend company-wide training.

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.

• 3+ years of experience in construction, civil engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Previous experience supporting or coordinating construction projects is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Basic understanding of construction methods, practices, and project processes.
• Ability to travel to various job sites within the assigned district.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet project deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work effectively with project managers, engineers, contractors, subcontractors, and other project team members.

Benefits Package:

• Competitive Salary.
• 100% paid premiums for Dental and Vision plans for the employee and all dependents.
• Malcolm covers an average of 90% of the medical premium for the employee and all dependents.
• Malcolm contributes up to 10% of your salary into a retirement plan.
• Opportunities for career advancement.