Assistant Project Manager- Municipal / Wastewater

Heery•La Plata, MD

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Turner & Townsend Heery is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to manage water and wastewater projects from design initiation through completion. The role monitors design and construction projects for a client and has direct accountability for project delivery. The ideal candidate has experience with water and wastewater treatment facilities, pumping stations, and water collection and distribution systems. This is a hybrid position requiring occasional travel to the client site. The position involves monitoring construction progress, reviewing project costs, schedules, contracts, drawings, specifications, and supporting documentation, and preparing status and risk assessment reports. It also includes coordinating with the Cost Advisory group and recommending the release of construction funds. On-site presence and requirements may change depending on client needs. SOX control responsibilities may apply.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, or a related field.
Two to five-plus years of experience in engineering, construction management, or architecture.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational and analytical skills.
Knowledge of critical path method scheduling.
Experience using project management information systems to manage projects.
Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable, and courteous customer service.
Ability to present information effectively.
Knowledge of financial terms and principles, including the ability to review invoices and conduct value engineering analysis.
Ability to calculate intermediate figures such as percentages, discounts, and commissions.
Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret complex documents and solve problems involving several options.
Engineering analytical and quantitative skills.
Advanced skills with Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to read and understand architectural drawings.
Knowledge of MS Project, contracts, and construction practices.
Knowledge of entitlement and permitting processes, construction delivery methods, and agreements.
Familiarity with construction best practices, general building codes, and various building types and systems.
Detail-oriented and highly organized.

Nice To Haves

Two to five-plus years of water and wastewater experience.
Experience with water and wastewater treatment facilities, pumping stations, and water collection and distribution systems.

Responsibilities

Conduct periodic site visits to monitor construction progress.
Review the status of work completed during the reporting period and whether work is generally proceeding in a workmanlike manner and in accordance with approved drawings and specifications.
Review contractors’ direct cost payment requisitions and budget status.
Review subcontracts, bonds, and subcontractor default insurance.
Review change orders.
Review the Developer’s monthly job cost reports and assess the adequacy of contingency.
Review construction and disbursement schedules.
Review lien waivers and other documentation submitted by the Developer.
Prepare project status reports and recommend release of construction funds.
Review contract drawings and specifications for completeness and general compliance with commonly accepted architectural and engineering best practices.
Analyze the Developer’s direct and indirect cost budget, including estimate backup, and coordinate with the Cost Advisory group on parameter estimates, spot quantity take-offs, and supporting-documentation reviews.
Review and comment on construction agreements, submitted subcontracts, architectural and engineering design agreements, building loan agreements, and Contractor and Architect qualification statements.
Review and comment on construction and disbursement schedules and other submitted documents, including zoning approvals, certified surveys, building permits, utility approval letters, soil and foundation engineering reports, and designer certifications of code and ADA compliance.
Prepare Construction Risk Assessment Reports.
Perform other duties as assigned.