Assistant Project Manager - Traveler

Assistant Project Manager - Traveler

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is America's premier, 100% employee‑owned commercial construction company. With offices nationwide, we specialize in a wide range of project types that are as diverse as the communities in which we build. Our innovative teams collaborate with clients and industry partners from the earliest stages of design, through construction, and beyond project completion.

McCarthy’s reputation for tackling the toughest building challenges starts with our focus on developing high‑performing individuals and teams. We achieve this through award‑winning training programs, a best‑in‑class Total Rewards program, and a focus on building diverse employee‑owner teams within a connected, inclusive culture aligned with our core values:
Genuine. We, Not I. All In.

Core values:
We Live Our Core Values – delivering on promises with honesty and integrity in alignment with our Strategic Map. We Are Employee‑Owned – personally invested in building the things people need. We Feel Like a Family – valuing human connections and mutual success. We Are Builders – respecting all who help make it happen.

The Assistant Project Manager role combines the principles of a Project Engineer with people and cost‑management responsibilities. Working closely with the Project Manager, you ensure timely, quality, and successful project completion. You may be solely responsible for a large project segment and/or have Engineers or Interns reporting to you, developing managerial and communication skills.

• Candidate must be willing to travel or relocate for the duration of a project within the Midwest region. Traveling or relocation incentives provided per company policy.

• Assist the Project Manager in establishing the project chart of accounts, developing and updating the CPM construction schedule, creating subcontracts and purchase orders, and producing a responsibility listing for the entire project staff.
• Provide administrative support to the Project Superintendent and leadership, and train the project staff and engineers.
• Track, review, and process Change Proposal Requests, Change Orders, Owner Payment Applications, and, when applicable, claims.
• Monitor job costs, maintain accurate reports, and assist the Project Manager and Superintendent in preparing quantity reports, analyzing labor costs, and completing quarterly profit project records.
• Establish, maintain, and lead the on‑site Total Quality Management process.
• Manage the preparation and execution of the Project Closeout process.
• Implement all applicable safety and Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action programs.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field required.
• 3‑7 years of construction experience on relevant projects.
• Advanced knowledge of construction principles and practices.
• Experience managing field staff and building relationships with owners.
• Geographically mobile and willing to relocate within a region.
• Strong work ethic and desire to work in a team environment.
• Demonstrated track record of jobsite safety excellence.

McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status. For Colorado locations only, in accordance with Colorado’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act (SB19‑085), we disclose a good‑faith estimate of a range of entry‑level base compensation at the time of posting: $85,000 – $105,000. Pay may vary based on experience, budget, and other factors.

Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior

Employment Type:

Full‑time

Job Function:
Project Management, Management, and Engineering – Industries:
Construction