Assistant Project Manager

Keller North America, Inc.•Charlotte, NC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Keller is seeking an experienced Assistant Project Manager based out of its Asheville, North Carolina location. The role supports geotechnical construction and deep foundation projects, contributing across business development, proposal preparation, risk management, pre-project planning, project execution, change management, financial oversight, safety, and quality assurance. The Assistant Project Manager works with management, branch staff, the project team, superintendents, and other entities to deliver projects that meet requirements, remain on schedule and within budget, and maximize profitability.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of geotechnical, construction, or industry-related experience preferred.
Excellent computer skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management preferred.
Experience in piling, shoring, and grouting operations preferred.

Responsibilities

Identify new business opportunities and coordinate with management on support and strategy; help identify markets, clients, and technologies and build client relationships.
Assemble proposals, including risk assessments, opportunity evaluations, estimating, engineering, technical writing, site visits, and client questions and answers.
Negotiate contracts and understand contract requirements.
Coordinate with the pre-construction team when applicable.
Comply with Keller risk management policies and procedures; recognize major risks and take measures to reduce them.
Oversee designs, submittals, material ordering, pre-job planning, and scheduling.
Plan pre-project meetings with the Superintendent and other required entities.
Develop plans and strategies with the project team to maximize project profitability.
Ensure work performed meets specified requirements.
Work with the branch and project team to keep projects on schedule and within budget.
Identify and address challenges and opportunities to maximize profitability.
Identify, track, and address changes, escalating them when necessary.
Approve and monitor weekly and monthly financial reports, forecasts, budgets, and other project metrics throughout the project.
Manage accounts receivable collections.
Ensure compliance with Keller and OSHA safety requirements.
Partner with HSEQ to support employees and project management teams following a safety incident, in accordance with Keller policy.
Resolve quality nonconformance issues.
Exercise stop-work authority for safety and quality issues.