Assistant Construction Manager - Transmission & Distribution

Assistant Construction Manager - Transmission & Distribution (Houston)

Description

The Assistant Construction Manager will assist the Construction Project Manager Project Manager Site Manager and/or the Engineer Procure Construct (EPC) Project Manager or Program Manager with day to day management of project safety quality schedule cost control contracts subcontractors suppliers procurement proposals estimates documentation turnover client interface field-based activities and other duties required to execute Engineer Procure Construct (EPC) projects construction management and program management ventures. This position 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.

• Adhere to companys safety programs training and policies as well as collaborate with the project team to manage the Safety & Health performance of project team members contractors and others as required.
• Collaborate with the Project Management team to build client relationships while interfacing with the client for proposal and project related items.
• Assist in the development of internal and external project risk reviews with the Project Management team and consult with the Legal Department as required.
• Coordinate and assist 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.
• Contribute to the negotiation approval and execution of multiple types of prime contracts subcontracts purchase orders and change orders.
• Develop the project plan for site mobilization and demobilization and support the Construction Manager or Site Manager with implementation.
• Secure applicable project permits required for the project.
• Support development of and coordinate the potential bidders registration and pre-qualification efforts on behalf of the Project team.
• Prepare Request for Proposal (RFP) support detailed scope of work development bid and selection process creation of contract documents for the purpose of subcontractor and client contractor selection and award.
• Support the implementation of multiple project specifications drawing releases and design changes.
• Execute downstream contract administration including Request for Information (RFIs) submittals meeting minutes change management and claims mitigation.
• Support project cost reporting scheduling work breakdown structures project set-up and closeout and field progress tracking processes.
• Prepare information for and report project status risks schedule costs and cash flows at project and corporate level meetings to internal and external stakeholders. Develop and distribute meeting minutes as needed.
• Support the Prime Contract subcontract client contractor and supplier invoicing process.
• Establish review and implement the project documentation and filing systems and processes.
• Verify the project client contractor and/or subcontractors insurance licensures taxes/duties and securities are in effect according to the project requirements.
• Support and conduct project safety quality progress and financial audits and assessments as required.
• Facilitate the materials receiving and management process including inventory control receiving of goods storage and transportation.
• Collaborate with Superintendents and Site Managers to verify compliance of subcontractors client contractors contract documents safety & health requirements quality and schedule.
• Facilitate the project turnover documentation recordkeeping/retention warranty and project close out processes.
• Assist with maintaining compliance on all project related activities by consistently applying company policies and procedures.
• Assist with the development of project labor agreements with building trades as required.
• Assist with onboarding of craft/field supervision as required.
• Analyze composite crew rates to determine labor and equipment costs.
• Work with field operations/craft hr team to appropriately staff projects.
• Analyze and monitor labor burdens including craft classifications benefits and labor laws.
• Maintain accurate craft classifications and craft progression records.
• Assist with upholding standards of craft competency and training.
• Estimate forecast and manage craft install unit rates production rates to ensure earned value schedule change management and ensure cost metrics are met.
• Assist with applicable craft training.
• Manage construction equipment to ensure adequate inventory to complete projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Construction Construction Management Engineering or a related field and 3 years relevant construction experience required 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 companys driving requirements.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Primary Location

:US-TX-Houston

Other Locations

:United States

Travel

:Yes 100 % of the Time