Assistant Project Manager- Heavy Civil

Brasfield & Gorrie, LLC • Birmingham, AL

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About The Position

Brasfield & Gorrie is seeking Assistant Project Managers to join its heavy civil, infrastructure, and industrial project teams. The role supports large-scale projects throughout the Southeast in markets including road and bridge, water and wastewater, marine, power, and industrial construction. Candidates must be willing to travel and/or relocate, as either may be required.

The Assistant Project Manager manages assigned project scopes and supports project planning, controls, procurement, quality, cost management, coordination, and closeout. The position works with subcontractors, vendors, field supervision, authorities having jurisdiction, and the project team to meet contract requirements and schedules. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in construction, engineering, or a related field.
• 1–5 years of experience as a Project Engineer, Field Engineer, or in a similar role.
• Excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Conflict resolution skills.
• Superior organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask.
• Familiarity with project management software.
• Willingness to travel and/or relocate, as either may be required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience on construction projects is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Solicit, review, and scope subcontractor and vendor bids, quotes, and related contract specification sections.
• Administer subcontracts for the assigned area, including payments, insurance, bonds, safety, and hazardous-material requirements.
• Review and understand contract documents, including plans and specifications.
• Assist with project startup, including obtaining permits and licenses and managing jobsite mobilization.
• Lead project document management and project controls.
• Assist in developing, planning, and updating the overall project schedule.
• Assist in developing and implementing the project quality control plan and ensuring compliance with contract requirements.
• Lead subcontractor startup meetings.
• Manage the submittal process, including obtaining and reviewing submittals for contract compliance, managing approved submittals and procurement with subcontractors and vendors, tracking submittals against the procurement schedule, and maintaining a complete submittal log.
• Manage a portion of the project scope, which may include civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, and/or electrical work.
• Lead and facilitate project coordination meetings, including MEP, skin, site utility and logistics, and phasing-plan meetings.
• Create and manage tracking logs, including concrete, rebar, and stone logs.
• Meet with authorities having jurisdiction to understand inspection and compliance requirements.
• Enter and update information in project management software, including job status reports, projections, change orders, and RFIs.
• Manage LEED requirements, compliance, and documentation when applicable.
• Resolve daily problems and expedite materials in conjunction with field supervision.
• Support the project manager and project team with budgeting, actual committed reports, and labor reports.
• Provide accurate cost projections for the assigned area of responsibility.
• Review and code invoices against the project actual committed report.
• Manage the punch list and coordinate with subcontractors to complete it in accordance with the project schedule.
• Manage project closeout, including closeout documents, the final job report, and final accounting.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level