Assistant Construction Manager

Assistant Construction Manager

We are seeking an Assistant Construction Manager for a contract-to-hire opportunity with our client in Bloomington, MN. This position will support the Construction Project Manager and EPC project team in overseeing construction activities from pre-construction through project completion and closeout.

The Assistant Construction Manager will assist with project planning, scheduling, cost control, subcontractor coordination, safety, quality assurance, and overall project execution. The ideal candidate will have a strong construction background, excellent organizational skills, and experience supporting multiple aspects of construction project management.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Construction Project Manager in overseeing daily construction activities to ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, and within budget.
• Assist with project planning, scheduling, estimating, budgeting, cost tracking, and progress reporting.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, suppliers, engineering teams, field personnel, and other project stakeholders.
• Monitor construction activities to ensure compliance with project specifications, contractual requirements, safety standards, and quality expectations.
• Support the development and implementation of project execution plans, construction schedules, staffing plans, and procurement strategies.
• Assist with subcontractor bidding, scope development, proposal evaluations, contract administration, and change orders.
• Track project costs, schedules, labor productivity, and earned value metrics to identify potential risks or delays.
• Maintain project documentation, including RFIs, submittals, change orders, daily reports, meeting minutes, and closeout records.
• Review construction progress reports and assist with preparing project status updates, forecasts, and financial reports.
• Coordinate with engineering and procurement teams to ensure timely delivery of materials, equipment, and construction documents.
• Support site mobilization, logistics, material receiving, inventory management, and equipment coordination.
• Participate in project safety inspections, quality audits, risk assessments, and non-conformance reporting.
• Assist with reviewing subcontractor invoices, payment applications, and contract compliance.
• Support commissioning, startup, project turnover, warranty administration, and final closeout activities.
• Communicate project updates, issues, and potential risks to project management and other stakeholders.
• Assist with field staffing coordination, craft labor tracking, and construction productivity reporting.
• Participate in client meetings, subcontractor coordination meetings, and project reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Construction, or a related field preferred. Equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• 7+ years of relevant construction or project management experience preferred.
• Experience supporting EPC, Construction Management, or large-scale construction projects.
• Previous experience working on construction project sites or supporting field construction operations.
• Experience with project scheduling, cost control, document management, subcontractor coordination, and contract administration.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with construction scheduling, project management, and document control software preferred.
• Understanding of construction budgets, cost reporting, forecasting, and basic accounting principles.
• Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Experience in industries such as power generation, transmission and distribution, manufacturing, commercial construction, oil and gas, transportation, water/wastewater, or industrial facilities preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively with project managers, engineers, subcontractors, and field personnel.
• Must meet company driving requirements.
• Ability to travel to or work at project sites as required.