Assistant Project Manager - Heavy Civil Construction

Basic Position Summary:  Assist the Project Management Team and Superintendent in managing all aspects of a construction project including the financial administration and cost reporting activities.  This position is predominately based in the field, location Pittsburgh International Airport.

Responsibilities/Functions:

• Participates in developing, maintaining and revising the project schedule with Project Management team and Superintendent
• Manages the relationship and work of assigned sub-contractors & suppliers
• Mentors and guides less experienced Project Engineers
• Communicates with owners about various project related matters and concerns
• Demonstrates, communicates, and reinforces all Company safety policies and procedures
• May also perform the following duties depending on the size of the assigned project
• Based on quantity takeoffs, manages the ordering of materials needed to successfully execute the project
• Assists with pre-construction activities as needed:  construction planning and design; interpretation of design and drawings
• Interprets designs and drawings and prepares quantity takeoffs
• Prepares drawings and sketches to support construction work, change orders, estimates, etc.; may support estimates as needed
• Verifies work-in-place quantities for invoicing/pay quantities; verifies accurate payment of subcontractors and material suppliers
• Maintains submittal logs and timely receipt and review of submittals and shop drawings
• Assembles construction financial data; monitors costs; tracks costs for force accounts
• Maintains job costing system and updates systems to reflect forecasts; creates margin reporting
• Ensures craft timecards are completed accurately, reflecting hours worked and tasks worked on; assigns cost codes to all purchases, timecards, contracts, equipment time and any other item involving cost
• Maintains as-built drawings; posts RFI; maintains RFI logs and timely response to job questions
• Assists with constructability reviews and value engineering functions
• Develops, implements and administers project engineering procedures and other work documents; tracks and logs documentation
• Takes weekly jobsite photographs a maintains all safety records
• Assists in preparing project status reports and participates in project status meetings; assists in development of meeting minutes and project close-out activities       
• Additional duties as assigned

Essential Skills and Experience:

• A minimum of 4 years of field construction experience
• 4-year engineering degree or equivalent technical training and related experience
• E.I.T. preferred but not required
• Ability to read and interpret plans
• Thorough understanding of cost analysis & estimating
• Excellent communication, computer and interpersonal skills
• Ability to travel as required

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to Carry tools and equipment, climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and see and hear well (either naturally or with correction), stand; walk, (stand for long periods of time) handle, or feel; use arms and hands to reach for, handle and manipulate objects. The employee must frequently work or walk on uneven ground and is required to always wear steel toed boots. It is mandatory that the employee wear approved personal protective equipment. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Perform a variety of duties while exposed to outside elements or confined spaces. Repeat tasks of short duration according to set procedures and evaluate information using measurable. Follow set procedures and standards.

Benefit Summary:

Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 401K Plan with 4 % company match, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays

Core Values:

Work Safely: Safety is our Culture

Deliver Return: Earning a fair profit increases our long-term value

Value People: Take Care of Employees and They Will Take Care of Clients

Act with Integrity: Honesty Builds Trust

Provide Solutions: Better Solutions Yield Greater Satisfaction

S&B USA Construction and all its affiliate companies are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment to qualified individuals without regard to the following criteria: race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, age, familial or marital status, ancestry, military status, veteran status or genetic information as well as any other prohibited criteria under any local, state or federal law applicable to S&B USA Construction. As part of the firm’s equal employment opportunity statement, S&B USA Construction will also take affirmative action to ensure that minorities, females, veterans, and qualified people with disabilities are considered for employment and promotional opportunities.

If a reasonable accommodation is needed for the interview process, please contact Human Resources at recruiting@shikunusa.com or Phone: 412-471-4200 ext. 1032

Agency Policy:  Please refer to our Agency Policy and disclaimer statement regarding resume submissions.  https://www.shikunusa.com/notice-to-staffing-agencies

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