Assistant Project Manager - Marine Construction
- Military veterans preferred
2025-05-15 McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.
Other
/yr
employee
contract
Houston Texas 77002 United States
McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.
Position Summary
The Assistant Project Manager position combines the principles of a Project Engineer and incorporates people, cost, safety and schedule management for marine construction projects inclusive of wharves, trestles, piers, dams, pump stations and container storage spaces. On a daily basis you will work closely with your Project Manager to ensure timely, quality and successful completion of a project. You may be solely responsible for a large segment of a project, and/or have Engineers/Interns reporting to you. This position is the next step in developing an employees managerial and communication skills.
Key Responsibilities
Assist Project Manager in establishing the project chart of accounts, developing and updating the CPM construction schedule, developing subcontracts and purchase orders and producing a responsibility listing for entire project staff
Provide administrative supportto the Project Superintendent and leadership and training to the project staff and engineers
Track, review and process Change Proposal Requests, Change Orders, Owner Payment Applicationsand, if applicable, claims
Monitor job costs, maintain accurate reports and assist the Project Manager and Superintendent in preparing quantity reports, analyzing the labor costs and completing quarterly profit project records
Assist in establishing, maintaining and leading the on-site Total Quality Management process
Manage the preparation and executing of the Project closeout process
Implement all applicable safety programs
Qualifications
Bachelors Degree in Construction Management, Engineering or related field required
3-7 years of construction experience on relevant marine construction projects.
Advanced knowledge of construction principles/practices required.
Advanced knowledge in the planning and execution of self-perform work.
Experience in managing field staff and building relationships with owners.
Geographically mobile and able to relocate within a region.
Strong work ethic and desire to work in a team environment.
Demonstrated track record of jobsite safety excellence.
McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
