Assistant Construction Manager

Assistant Construction Manager

Location: Englewood, CO
Position Type: Contract
Industry: EPC / Construction Management

Position Summary

The Assistant Construction Manager will support the Construction Project Manager, Project Manager, Site Manager, and/or EPC Project or Program Manager with the day-to-day execution of construction projects. This role assists with managing project safety, quality, schedule, cost control, contracts, subcontractors, suppliers, procurement, documentation, turnover, and field-based activities required to successfully deliver Engineer, Procure, Construct (EPC), construction management, and program management projects.

This position supports a diverse portfolio of projects across multiple industries including aviation, commercial buildings, electrical transmission & distribution, facilities, manufacturing, oil & gas, power generation, process, and water.

Key Responsibilities

Project & Construction Support

• Assist with daily management of project safety, quality, schedule, cost control, and field activities.

• Collaborate with the project team to support Safety & Health performance for team members, contractors, and subcontractors.

• Support development and implementation of:

  • Project Execution Plans

  • Quality Assurance Plans

  • Safety & Health Plans

  • Subcontracting and Procurement Plans

  • Project Staffing Plans and Organization Charts

• Assist with site mobilization and demobilization planning and execution.

• Secure and track required project permits.

Contracts, Procurement & Administration

• Contribute to negotiation, approval, and execution of prime contracts, subcontracts, purchase orders, and change orders.

• Support preparation of Requests for Proposal (RFPs), detailed scopes of work, bid evaluations, and subcontractor selection.

• Execute downstream contract administration including RFIs, submittals, meeting minutes, change management, and claims mitigation.

• Support invoicing processes for prime contracts, subcontractors, suppliers, and client contractors.

• Verify subcontractor and contractor compliance related to insurance, licensing, taxes, and securities.

Cost, Schedule & Reporting

• Assist with project cost reporting, scheduling, work breakdown structures, project setup, closeout, and field progress tracking.

• Support preparation and reporting of project status, risks, schedules, costs, and cash flows for internal and external stakeholders.

• Analyze composite crew rates, labor burdens, production rates, and equipment costs.

• Support earned value management, forecasting, and cost control metrics.

Field & Labor Support

• Coordinate with Superintendents and Site Managers to ensure subcontractor compliance with safety, quality, and schedule requirements.

• Support onboarding of craft labor and field supervision.

• Assist with staffing plans in collaboration with field operations and craft HR teams.

• Maintain accurate craft classifications, progression records, and training compliance.

• Support development of project labor agreements when required.

• Assist with managing construction equipment inventory and utilization.

Documentation, Audits & Closeout

• Establish and maintain project documentation, filing systems, and record retention processes.

• Support and participate in safety, quality, progress, and financial audits.

• Facilitate materials receiving, inventory control, storage, and transportation.

• Assist with project turnover documentation, warranties, and closeout activities.

• Ensure consistent application of company policies and procedures across all project activities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field and a minimum of 3 years of relevant construction experience, or

• Applicable experience may be substituted for degree requirement.

• Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access).

• Experience with document control, scheduling, cost control, and project management software preferred.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities with high attention to detail.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Basic understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

• Ability to meet company driving requirements.

Preferred Experience

• Prior experience supporting construction projects or program management efforts within:

  • Aviation

  • Commercial construction

  • Energy or power generation

  • Government

  • Manufacturing

  • Oil & gas

  • Process industries

  • Transmission & distribution

  • Transportation

  • Water/wastewater