Construction Assistance Project Manager

Construction Assistance Project Manager

Assistant Project Manager needed for the Specialty Construction Group branch of Hillis-Carnes Engineering Associates, Inc. in Woodbine, MD. This group works on projects throughout the Mid-Atlantic area.

Candidate must be dependable, enthusiastic, detail-oriented, and able to multi-task while working in a fast-paced environment.

• Design/Build specialty foundation engineering and construction
• Soil nail/shotcrete retention systems
• H-pile/lagging/tiebacks/internal bracing retention systems
• Compaction grouting/ground improvement
• Sinkhole remediation
• Mini pile and helical pier installation
• Foundation underpinning (conventional and helical piers)
• Geotechnical drilling

• Review various General Contractor Bid Boards, lead platforms to develop prospective leads.
• Perform "takeoffs" to determine materials, labor, and equipment requirements.
• Prepare and submit bids and proposals.
• Prepare bid submittals (i.e., project experience, staff resumes, equipment lists, work plans, mix designs, pre-qualification forms, etc.).
• Attend pre-bid meetings.
• Follow up with low bidders and make efforts to negotiate for the proposed work.

• Scheduling, dispatching, providing daily assignments to drill and construction crews.
• Enter, review, and approve time for field personnel.
• Preparation of project submittals.
• Preparing construction schedules.
• Calling on vendors, ordering materials/tooling, and getting purchase orders.
• Setting up subcontract or rental agreements.
• Participating in pre-construction/progress meetings.
• Ensuring conformance with project and HCEA safety requirements.
• Preparing change order submittals.
• Monitoring project budget and controlling costs for project profitability.
• Reviewing and approving vendor invoices.
• Make field visits to check on progress of crews, crew needs, and perform safety inspections.
• Review, scan crew's daily paperwork (dailies, logs, safety meetings) to project folders.
• Project invoicing and working to ensure timely payment on project invoices.
• Assist Branch Manager and Project Managers with any other general administrative duties as needed.

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, Civil Engineering, or Geology is preferred.
• Preferred 1-2 years of experience in Geotechnical Engineering or Construction Project Management (Specialty/General Contractor or Earthwork sub-contractor).
• Experience managing construction projects of varying size ($50,000 - $1,500,000).
• Experience estimating, specifically determining materials quantities, labor, and equipment requirements for various types of geotechnical/construction projects.
• Experience with geotechnical drilling, sheeting/shoring, pressure grouting, or deep foundations is preferred.
• Some Business Development experience is a plus and must be able to interact/communicate with clients.
• Experience managing construction projects and crews is a plus.

Hillis-Carnes offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical (options with Health Savings Accounts), dental, vision, short-term disability, company-paid life/long-term disability, generous paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, wellness incentives, 401k with company match, and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), plus much more!

We are proudly an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities and Women are encouraged to apply.

$60,000 - $85,000 per year