Assistant Project Manager

GCON Management Company • Odessa, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

GCON is seeking an Assistant Project Manager with a highlighted focus on data center, mission critical, and manufacturing projects, for our people-focused company where teamwork, trust, and care guide our operational achievement! This role will support our team on a major ground-up data center project in Fort Stockton, West Texas , an anticipated multi-year project with significant opportunity for continued work following completion. Our relationship-based approach is one of our most valuable assets and key to our success. Based on this focus, we are in search of someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, values hands-on experience, and is committed to supporting the Project Manager in driving excellence through inspirational leadership within their direct teams, clients, and trade partners.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in commercial building- general contractor preferred construction project management.
• 3-5+ years’ experience supporting the build process for data center projects.
• Experience with the design process of building systems for data center and mission critical projects.
• Working knowledge of construction cost, scheduling, estimating, purchasing and engineering principals and techniques.
• Proficient with MS Project and Primavera P6.
• Proficient with Procore and/or CMIC.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing complex and large-scale datacenter, mission critical project(s) upwards to $100M+.
• Engage in preconstruction of project (e.g, estimating, buy out, logistics, scheduling, and pursuits).
• Support the operational plan and assist the Project Manager and Business Unit Lead (BUL) on new revenue pursuits and presentations.
• Support client relationships to help the Project Manager and Business Unit Lead (BUL) grow business portfolio and profitability.
• Support oversight and coordination of contract staff (1099’s & consultants).
• Review and understand conceptual / schematic scope narratives, specifications, and drawings to provide appropriate and effective constructability input to influence the design.
• Support timely and effective project closeout, adhering to GCON’s standards for closeout processes.
• Maintain engagement with trade partners, Architect/Engineer (A/E) team and client through actions of accountability and collaboration, helping to support project vision and sharing lessons learned.
• Develop financial capabilities; assist with budgeting, forecasting, monitoring, course correcting, and support the Project Manager in advising on financial performance.
• Support the cadence of Last Planner System (LPS) and continuous improvement activities between staff and trade partner workforce.
• Assist in coaching and mentoring project team(s) on implementing a comprehensive Quality Control (QC) Plan.
• Support completion of Project Execution Plan and Risk Matrix.
• Help identify exposures and support negotiation of cost overruns with client to mitigate margin fade and maximize company profitability.
• Assist in developing action plans to identify and mitigate risks, while supporting implementation of earning enhancement opportunities.
• Evaluate leading and lagging safety indicators and support implementation of corrective actions.
• Institute safety in all aspects of construction processes.
• Share safety lessons learned throughout business unit.
• Support others on EH&S programs to improve culture and daily business practices.
• Assist in facilitating and documenting GSTEPS with owner and key project stakeholders.
• Exemplify GCON values of stewardship in the community by engaging in industry and community organizations that foster collaboration and community support.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• 100% employee medical/dental premium coverage (generous family coverage with 3 plans to tailor to needs)
• Immediate employer 401(k) contribution regardless of employee participation
• Potential annual profit sharing bonus
• Employee rewards program to redeem for gift cards or contribute to cause of your choosing
• Tuition reimbursement program for pursuits outside position
• Sponsorship for continuing education for career pursuits
• 40 hours of volunteer time off (VTO) for causes you support in addition to PTO
• Employee boot voucher program
• Access to StrongerWork optimal mental health services

What This Job Offers

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