Assistant Project Manager

Summary The Assistant Project Manager is responsible for providing comprehensive administrative and technical management at the construction project site. This role encompasses a wide range of responsibilities from bid preparation through to the final acceptance of the project by the client, ensuring that all phases of the construction process are executed efficiently and meet the highest standards of quality and safety. Essential Duties And Responsibilities Supervise craft workers within the assigned area of responsibility, ensuring construction complies with drawings and specifications. Serve as a key liaison between field engineering, estimating, and crafts to coordinate and ensure the seamless execution of projects. Assist in planning work schedules, determining manpower levels, estimating material quantities, and ensuring equipment requirements are met. Monitor work performance and productivity of craft workers to ensure adherence to project rules, procedures, and safety requirements. Accurately manage the completion of time cards to reflect hours worked. Communicate with senior-level supervision and project management regarding potential issues, work interference, schedule difficulties, and assist in problem resolution as needed. Maintain liaison with other departments such as Purchasing, Accounting, and Engineering to support the construction schedule. Undertake additional assignments and responsibilities as directed by the supervisor. Engage in entry‑level estimating, prepare bids using estimating programs, and request quotes from vendors and subcontractors. Participate in proposal writing for bids and gather necessary information for prequalification packages. Conduct research on project leads and attend pre‑bid meetings as required. Travel as needed to meet project requirements and attend meetings. Requirements Profound knowledge of construction processes, design principles, finance, and management. Ability to apply innovative and effective management techniques to enhance employee performance and project outcomes. Thorough understanding of corporate and industry practices, processes, standards, and activities, ensuring compliance and excellence in project execution. Education And Experience Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, or equivalent combinations of technical training and relevant experience. A minimum of 2 years of experience in the construction industry, preferably in the utility industry. Candidates who accept an offer of employment must successfully complete a pre‑employment physical examination. This examination is conducted by a certified medical professional to ensure the candidate is physically capable of safely performing the essential duties of the position. Completion and clearance of the physical are mandatory steps in the hiring process. #J-18808-Ljbffr Phillips Infrastructure