Job Description Job Description
The Assistant Construction Manager supports the execution of heavy civil construction projects, including site development, earthwork, grading, underground utilities, concrete structures, drainage systems, and related infrastructure. Working closely with Construction Managers, Superintendents, subcontractors, and field crews, this role assists with project planning, scheduling, resource coordination, and day-to-day field operations to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, on schedule, and in accordance with project specifications and quality standards. The ideal candidate will have hands-on heavy civil construction experience, strong organizational skills, and the ability to effectively coordinate multiple project activities in a fast-paced construction environment.
Responsibilities:
Manage Supervisors and crew:
Attend and conduct Job walk throughs, subcontractor walk throughs, and weekly progress meetings;
Effectively communicate project progress to Construction and Yard Managers
Ensure quality control standards are met on each project;
Manage subcontractor schedules;
Provide project status and updates;
Prepare project schedule and manage deadlines;
Maintain project cleanliness and organization;
Manage all project documentation.
Coordinate and communicate timely ordering of material, rental equipment etc. to avoid project delays
Requirements:
Basic computer literacy (excel, word, outlook);
Ability to read plans / drawings and perform material take offs / submit RFQ
Ability to forecast and provide project schedule.
Experience w/ Civil, concrete flat work, footings, walls, grading & underground utility distribution, installation experience a required);
Knowledge of storm water run-off management, clarification, treatment & ponds a plus.
Steel structure experience a plus.
AutoCAD experience a plus
Strong organizational skills;
Knowledge of Industrial and or manufacturing construction a plus:
Pro Safety Attitude:
Team Player
Ability to follow instructions verbal and written
- 75%-80% travel will be required, min.
- 8 yrs plus construction experience in civil trades,
