Assistant Construction Manager

GFT. • Miami, FL

22h • $83,000 - $123,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

GFT is seeking an Assistant Construction Manager to join our Construction Services Team in South Florida. This role requiring regular attendance in Broward County, FL field or client office.
At GFT, we’re not just engineering the future; we’re meticulously building it. Our comprehensive suite of construction and program management services reflects our unwavering commitment to excellence, safety, innovation, and sustainability. Our construction management services are the cornerstone of our commitment to transforming communities and enhancing lives. We oversee every construction phase to help ensure projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and to the highest safety and quality standards.
What you’ll be challenged to do:
You will support the delivery of the planning, design and construction of infrastructure projects in South Florida,. Your work will involve working with other Project Managers to develop and update project schedules, perform document control duties, oversee permitting applications, verify cost estimates, and other other duties that might be requested in the work place.. You’ll be challenged to apply your project management and construction management skills across multiple disciplines, working with a team to maintain schedules, manage quality, and ensure compliance with safety standards while contributing to an essential public infrastructure project.
In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

Requirements

• BS – Civil Engineering
• Minimum of 5 years of project management / construction management or related experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to analyze and interpret construction documents, drawings, and specifications.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a project team.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license
• Proficient with Primavera and MS Project.

Responsibilities

• Build schedule and perform monthly updates.
• Maintain project files.
• Review project schedules, monitor construction progress and report on the general progress of the work,
• Provide construction updates and proactively address any construction issues
• Support preparation and review of construction contractor payment applications.
• Assist with review of contractor’s change orders, including cost and schedule impacts.
• Review submittals, shop drawings, and technical data for compliance.
• Utilize construction management software for document management and tracking.
• Coordinate, observe, and document system startup and testing
• Coordinate with project managers, contractors, and clients to resolve issues.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies and applicable regulations.

Benefits

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees