Construction Assistant Project Manager

Hillis-Carnes•Woodbine, MD

About The Position

Assistant Project Manager needed for the Specialty Construction Group branch of Hillis-Carnes Engineering Associates in Woodbine, MD. This group works on projects throughout the Mid-Atlantic area. This group performs the following: Design/Build s pecialty foundation engineering and construction Soil nail /shotcrete retention systems H-pile/lagging/tiebacks/internal bracing retention systems Compaction grouting /ground improvement Sinkhole remediation Mini pile and helical pier installation Foundation underpinning (conventional and helical piers) Geotechnical drilling Candidate must be dependable, enthusiastic, detail-oriented, and able to multi-task while working in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in construction management, Civil Engineering, or Geology is preferred
Experience managing construction projects of varying size ($50,000 - $1,500,000)
Experience estimating, specifically determining materials quantities, labor, and equipment requirements for various types of geotechnical/construction projects

Nice To Haves

Preferred 1 - 2 years of experience in Geotechnical Engineering or Construction Project Management (Specialty/General Contractor or Earthwork sub-contractor)
Experience with geotechnical drilling, sheeting/shoring, pressure grouting, or deep foundations is preferred.
Some Business Development experience is a plus and must be able to interact/communicate with clients
Experience managing construction projects and crews is a plus

Responsibilities

Review various General Contractor Bid Boards, lead platforms to develop prospective leads.
Perform "takeoff s " to determine materials, labor, and equipment requirements.
P repare and submit bids and proposals .
Prepare bid submittal s (i.e. , project experience, staff resumes, equipment lists, work plans, mix designs, pre-qualification forms, etc.).
Attend pre-bid meetings.
Follow up with low bidders and make efforts to negotiate for the proposed work.
Scheduling, dispatching, providing daily assignments to drill and construction crews
Enter, review, and approve time for field personnel
Preparation of project submittals
Preparing construction schedule s
Calling on vendors, ordering materials/tooling, and getting purchase orders Setting up subcontract or rental agreements
Participating in pre-construction/progress meetings
Ensuring conformance with project and HCEA safety requirements
Preparing change order submittals
Monitoring project budget and controlling costs for project profitability
Reviewing and approving vendor invoices
Make field visits to check on progress of crews, crew needs, and perform safety inspections
Review, scan crew's daily paperwork (dailies, logs, safety meetings) to project folders
Project invoicing and w orking to ensure timely payment on project invoices.
Assist Branch Manager and Project Managers with any other general administrative duties as needed.