Construction Assistant Project Manager - Woodbine, MD

Hillis-Carnes Engineering Associates; Woodbine Township (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hillis-Carnes Engineering Associates in Woodbine, MD is seeking an Assistant Project Manager for its Specialty Construction Group. The role supports design/build specialty foundation projects, soil nail and earth retention systems, H-pile work, and other geotechnical construction throughout the Mid-Atlantic.

Responsibilities include reviewing General Contractor bid boards to develop prospective leads, performing project cost estimates, preparing and submitting proposals, bid submittals,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, Civil Engineering, or Geology preferred.
• 1–2 years of experience in specialty geotechnical construction project management.
• Some business development experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review bid boards to develop prospective leads.
• Perform project cost estimates.
• Prepare and submit proposals.
• Prepare bid submittals, project experience, staff resumes, equipment lists, etc.
• Attend pre-bid meetings and negotiate with bidders.
• Scheduling dispatching crews and coordinating subcontracts and rentals.
• Monitor project budget and profitability; ensure safety and conformance with drawings.

Skills

Project management

Attention to detail

Communication

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management, Civil Engineering, or Geology

Job description

Assistant Project Manager needed for the Specialty Construction Group branch of Hillis-Carnes Engineering Associates in Woodbine, MD. This group works on projects throughout the Mid-Atlantic area.

This group performs the following:

• Design/Build specialty foundation engineering and construction
• Soil nail/shotcrete earth retention systems
• H-pile/lagging/tiebacks/internal bracing earth retention systems
• Compaction grouting/ground improvement in karst geology
• Sinkhole remediation
• Mini pile and helical pier installation
• Foundation underpinning (conventional and helical piers)
• Geotechnical drilling

Candidate must be dependable, enthusiastic, detail-oriented, and able to multi-task while working in a fast-paced environment.

Duties:

• Review various General Contractor Bid Boards, lead platforms to develop prospective leads.
• Perform project cost estimates
• Prepare and submit proposals.
• Prepare bid submittals, project experience, staff resumes, equipment lists, work plans, mix designs, pre-qualification forms, etc.
• Attend pre-bid meetings.
• Follow up with low bidders and make efforts to negotiate for the proposed work.

• Scheduling dispatching crews
• Preparation of project submittals and construction scheduling
• Setting up subcontract and rental agreements
• Participating in pre-construction/progress meetings
• Ensuring conformance with project design drawings and project safety requirements
• Preparing change order submittals
• Monitoring project budget and controlling costs for project profitability,

• Field visits to check on progress of crews and perform safety inspections

• Project invoicing and following up on Accounts Receivable

• Assist Branch Manager and Project Managers with any other general administrative duties as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, Civil Engineering, or Geology is preferred
• Preferred 1-2 years of experience in specialty Geotechnical Construction Project Management (Specialty/General Contractor or Earthwork sub-contractor)
• Some Business Development experience is a plus.

Hillis-Carnes offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical (options with Health Savings Accounts), dental, vision, short-term disability, company -paid life/long-term disability, generous paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, wellness incentives, 401k w/company match, and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), plus much more!

We are proudly an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities and Women are encouraged to apply.