Assistant Project Manager

About the Role

MWH is currently seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support the team in engineering, coordination, and construction of the civil, architectural, and structural packages on a large wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) project in San Francisco, CA. This position will report directly to the Senior PM and is accountable for supporting all aspects of delivery for civil, architectural, and structural work, including procurement, contract management, change management, quality management, and general management of other work-related issues.

The Assistant PM must ensure work is performed on budget, on schedule, and in accordance with the contract documents and other engineering standards.

• Provide leadership and support to the Trade Package Project Managers and Site Superintendents.
• Procurement:
  Support Project Managers and Contracts Team in the development of trade and equipment procurement documents to ensure all trade contracts, services, and materials are secured and available when needed.
• Change Management:
  Coordinate with PMs and Superintendents to review and evaluate proposed change orders against the contract documents and to assess the validity of the proposed cost estimates for the work. Assist in the management of Time and Materials tickets where required on executed change orders and force account work.
• Scheduling:
  Support PMs in weekly progress updates with the trade contractors and program schedule team.
• Shop Drawings, RFIs, As-Built Drawings:
  Coordinate with Project Engineering team to ensure timely processing of submittals and RFIs and accurate maintenance of As-Built drawings for assigned trade packages.
• Issues Management:
  Attend routine meetings and track critical issues requiring resolution to maintain construction progress. Drive issues to conclusion through active communications with responsible parties.
• Quality:
  Responsible for understanding quality requirements of assigned trade packages and coordinating with trade contractors and Program Quality team to ensure that quality activities are planned, executed, and documented according to contract requirements.
• Safety:
  Responsible for the safe conduct of MWH personnel to ensure a zero-accident project. Ensure all site personnel meet minimum safety requirements (e.g., training, orientations, tools and equipment).
• Monitor craft compliance with project safety program requirements; document and ensure corrective measures are implemented.
• Work in a manner to ensure your personal safety and that of fellow employees by following company health and safety guidelines and policies.

• A Bachelor of Science or higher university degree in engineering, construction management, or a related degree. An equivalent combination of experience, skills, and training may be substituted.
• 4+ years of experience in project engineering, site superintendent, or trade package management specifically in heavy civil, structural, or buildings construction.
• Familiarity with preparing contract scoping documents, reading contract drawings and specifications, and basic construction principles and practices.

• Heavy civil, structural, or buildings construction experience of water retaining structures, public water/wastewater infrastructure, or similar industries.
• On-site construction field experience.

• Anticipated budgeted salary: $130,000 – $150,000 a year, based on experience.
• Health Insurance (medical, dental, and vision).
• 100% Company Paid Benefits:
  Employee Life & AD&D, Spouse and Dependent Life & AD&D, STD, LTD, Employee Assistance Program, and Health Advocate.
• Voluntary Benefits at a Discounted Group Rate.
• Flexible Time Off Policy (includes vacation, sick, and personal time).
• Paid Parental Leave Program.
• 10 Paid Holidays.
• 401(k) Plan (company matching contributions up to 4%).
• Employee Referral Program.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

All positions require pre-employment screening, including drug and background check, as a condition of employment.