Assistant Construction Manager Role

2 weeks ago


Houston, Texas, United States Burns & McDonnell Full time
  • The Assistant Construction Manager supports day-to-day project management, including safety, quality, schedule, and cost control. They assist in managing subcontractors, suppliers, procurement, proposals, estimates, documentation, client interface, field-based activities, and other duties required to execute projects.
  • This role will work on a diverse array of projects across multiple industries, including aviation, commercial building, electrical transmission & distribution, facility, manufacturing, oil & gas, power generation, process, and water.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Adhering to company safety programs, training, and policies, while collaborating with the project team to manage Safety & Health performance.
  • Collaborating with the Project Management team to build client relationships and interface with clients for proposal and project-related items.
  • Assisting in the development of internal and external project risk reviews with the Project Management team and consulting with the Legal Department as required.
  • Coordinating and assisting in the development and implementation of the Project Execution Plan, Quality Assurance Plan, Safety & Health Plan, Subcontracting Plan, Project Staffing Plan, Organization Chart, and Procurement Plan.
  • Contributing to the negotiation, approval, and execution of prime contracts, subcontracts, purchase orders, and change orders.
  • Developing the project plan for site mobilization and demobilization and supporting the Construction Manager or Site Manager with implementation.
  • Securing applicable project permits required for the project.
  • Supporting the development of bidders' registration and pre-qualification efforts on behalf of the Project team.
  • Preparing Request for Proposal (RFP), supporting detailed scope of work development, bid and selection process, creation of contract documents for subcontractor and client contractor selection and award.
  • Supporting the implementation of project specifications, drawing releases, and design changes.
  • Executing downstream contract administration, including Request for Information (RFI's), submittals, meeting minutes, change management, and claims mitigation.
  • Supporting project cost reporting, scheduling, work breakdown structures, project set-up and closeout, and field progress tracking processes.
  • Preparing information for and reporting project status, risks, schedule, costs, and cash flows at project and corporate level meetings to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Supporting Prime Contract, subcontract, client contractor, and supplier invoicing process.
  • Establishing, reviewing, and implementing project documentation and filing systems and processes.
  • Verifying project, client contractor, and/or subcontractor insurance, licensures, taxes/duties, and securities are in effect according to project requirements.
  • Supporting and conducting project safety, quality, progress, and financial audits and assessments as required.
  • Facilitating materials receiving and management process, including inventory control, receiving of goods, storage, and transportation.
  • Collaborating with Superintendents and Site Managers to verify compliance of subcontractor's client contractors contract documents, safety & health requirements, quality, and schedule.
  • Facilitating project turnover documentation, recordkeeping/retention, warranty, and project close-out processes.
  • Assisting with maintaining compliance on all project-related activities by consistently applying company policies and procedures.
  • Assisting with developing project labor agreements with building trades as required.
  • Assisting with onboarding of craft/field supervision as required.
  • Analyzing composite crew rates to determine labor and equipment costs.
  • Working with field operations/craft HR team to appropriately staff projects.
  • Analyzing and monitoring labor burdens, including craft classifications, benefits, and labor laws.
  • Maintaining accurate craft classifications and craft progression records.
  • Assisting with upholding standards of craft competency and training.
  • Estimating, forecasting, and managing craft install unit rates, production rates to ensure earned value, schedule, change management, and ensuring cost metrics are met.
  • Assisting with applicable craft training.
  • Managing construction equipment to ensure adequate inventory to complete projects.

Required qualifications include:

  • Bachelor Degree in Construction, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field and 3 years relevant construction experience, or applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.
  • Excellent computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Access).
  • Experience with document control, scheduling, cost control, and project management software is preferred.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong organizational skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to handle large volumes of work and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
  • Multiple years of experience on construction project sites or executing program management in the industries of aviation, commercial, energy, government, manufacturing, oil & gas, process, transmission & distribution, transportation, or water is preferred.
  • A basic understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
  • Must be able to meet the company's driving requirements.


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