Assistant Construction Manager

Assistant Construction Manager

Location:

Wallingford, CT. Job type:
Long-term Contract. Pay range: $38.00/hr - $48.00/hr.

The Assistant Construction Manager will assist the Construction Project Manager, Site Manager, and EPC Project Manager or Program Manager with day‑to‑day management of projects.

• Adhere to the company's safety programs, training, and policies and collaborate with the project team to manage Safety & Health performance of project team members, contractors, and others as required.
• Collaborate with the Project Management team to build client relationships, interface 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 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 and coordination of potential bidders' registration and pre‑qualification efforts.
• Prepare Request for Proposal (RFP), support detailed scope of work development, bid and selection process, and creation of contract documents for subcontractor and client contractor selection and award.
• Support implementation of multiple project specifications, drawing releases, and design changes.
• Execute downstream contract administration, including 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; 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 that the project, client contractor, and subcontractor's insurance, licenses, taxes/duties, and securities are in effect according to 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 subcontractor's client contractors contract documents, safety & health requirements, quality, and schedule.
• Facilitate the project turnover documentation, record‑keeping/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.
• 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, and production rates to ensure earned value, schedule, change management, and ensure cost metrics are met.
• Manage construction equipment to ensure adequate inventory to complete projects.

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field and 3 years relevant construction experience (or applicable experience may be substituted for the degree).
• Excellent computer skills and proficiency in…