Assistant Construction Manager

Primary

Job Title:

Assistant Construction Manager

Alternate/Related Job Titles:

• Assistant Project Manager – Construction
• EPC Assistant Construction Manager
• Construction Project Coordinator
• Field Project Manager
• Assistant Site Manager

Location: Newton, MA

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite (Travel required within a 1–3 hour radius)

• Position Type:
  Contract
• Contract Duration: 9 Months
• Start:
  As Soon As Possible
• Pay Rate: $57 - $69/hr

The Assistant Construction Manager will support the Construction Project Manager, Project Manager, Site Manager, and/or EPC Project Manager with day-to-day management of project safety, quality, schedule, cost control, contracts, subcontractors, procurement, documentation, turnover, and field-based activities. This role supports the execution of Engineer Procure Construct (EPC) projects, construction management, and program management initiatives across industries, including aviation, commercial buildings, electrical transmission & distribution, manufacturing, oil & gas, power generation, process, and water.

• Adhere to company safety programs, training, and policies while collaborating with project teams to manage Safety & Health performance
• Build and maintain client relationships and support proposal and project-related communications
• Assist in development of internal and external project risk reviews and coordinate with Legal as required
• Support development and implementation of Project Execution Plan, Quality Assurance Plan, Safety & Health Plan, Subcontracting Plan, Staffing Plan, and Procurement Plan
• Contribute to negotiation and execution of prime contracts, subcontracts, purchase orders, and change orders
• Support site mobilization and demobilization planning and implementation
• Secure applicable project permits
• Prepare RFPs, assist with bidder prequalification, scope development, bid evaluation, and contract documentation
• Execute contract administration, including RFIs, submittals, meeting minutes, change management, and claims mitigation
• Support cost reporting, scheduling, work breakdown structures, project setup/closeout, and field progress tracking
• Prepare and present project status reports, including risks, schedule, costs, and cash flow
• Verify subcontractor insurance, licensure, and compliance requirements
• Support safety, quality, progress, and financial audits
• Facilitate materials receiving, inventory control, storage, and transportation
• Support craft labor planning, staffing, cost analysis, labor burden monitoring, and unit rate management
• Assist with project turnover documentation, warranty tracking, and closeout processes
• Manage construction equipment inventory and utilization

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field, and 3 years relevant construction experience OR applicable experience in lieu of degree
• Experience in Electric Utilities Transmission, Distribution, or Substation construction project management preferred
• Ability to travel within a 1–3 hour radius from the reporting location
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet company driving requirements
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access)

• PMP certification or Professional Engineering (PE) designation
• Experience with document control, scheduling, cost control, and project management software
• Experience across aviation, energy, government, manufacturing, oil & gas, transportation, or water projects
• Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

• Construction project coordination and contract administration
• Cost control and scheduling support
• Safety and quality compliance
• Risk assessment and mitigation
• Stakeholder and subcontractor coordination

• EPC project support
• Labor and craft management analysis
• Equipment and materials management
• Financial reporting and earned value tracking
• Multi-project coordination in fast-paced environments

• RFI and submittal management
• Change order…