Assistant Construction Manager

Primary Job Title:
Assistant Construction Manager

Alternate/Related Job Titles:
Assistant Project Manager – Construction
Construction Project Coordinator
EPC Assistant Construction Manager
Field Project Coordinator
Assistant Site Manager

Location:
Conshohocken, PA

Onsite Flexibility:
Hybrid (Approximately 80% office / 20% field; on-site support required)

Contract Details (Contract roles only):

• Position Type:
  Contract

• Contract Duration: 9 Months

• Start:
  As Soon As Possible

• Pay Rate: $55 - $66/hr

Job Summary:
The Assistant Construction Manager will support project initiation, scope development, and execution planning while coordinating across Engineering, Client Stakeholders, and functional teams. This role plays a key part in ensuring constructability, cost control, schedule adherence, and compliance across infrastructure construction projects.

The position requires strong collaboration, financial oversight, and field engagement, with an 80/20 office-to-field split to support constructability reviews, walkdowns, and on-site client meetings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Vet the initial project scope and develop a detailed project work plan from initiation in coordination with Engineering and Client stakeholders

• Refine scope requirements and incorporate constructability considerations into execution plans

• Coordinate environmental and non-environmental permitting and rights acquisition requirements

• Develop RFP packages including scopes of work, baseline schedules, and permitting documentation

• Evaluate contractor bids and recommend awards to the Client

• Facilitate pre-construction and ongoing progress meetings

• Drive schedule and construction progress, frequently on-site

• Support the development of baseline schedules, cost estimates, and budget forecasts

• Meet regularly with the scheduler to update and maintain detailed P6 schedules

• Maintain accountability for project budget and financial forecast updates

• Utilize client systems for financial updates, contract management, and documentation

• Report regularly to Lead Project Manager and Client on schedule, cost metrics, procurement, safety, environmental concerns, and design issues

• Maintain clear communication between the project site, the office, and the clients

Required Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred

• Experience in Electric Utilities Transmission, Distribution, or Substation construction project management preferred

• Experience managing cross-functional coordination, cost control, and schedule management

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

• Ability to travel within 1–3 hour radius

• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet company driving standards

Nice-to-Have Experience:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

• Professional Engineering (PE) designation

• Experience with Primavera P6 scheduling

Required Skills:

• Scope development and execution planning

• Construction schedule management

• Cost control and financial forecasting

• RFP preparation and contractor bid evaluation

• Stakeholder coordination and reporting

Preferred Skills:

• Constructability review

• Permit coordination and rights acquisition

• Contract management and documentation control

• Infrastructure project support

• Risk identification and mitigation

Additional Skills:

• Baseline schedule development

• On-site progress monitoring

• Client system navigation

• Procurement tracking

• Safety and environmental compliance coordination

Benefits:

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans

• 401k Retirement Fund

About the Client:
Infrastructure Engineering Firm designing and building essential infrastructure for cities. With a long-standing commitment to safety and quality since 1898, the organization delivers complex engineering and construction solutions across multiple sectors.

About GTT:
GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number:
26-01950

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