Assistant Construction Manager

Assistant Construction Manager (Contract)

Location: Vancouver, WA
Position Type: Contract
Industry: Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC)

Position Overview

The Assistant Construction Manager will support the Construction Project Manager, Project Manager, Site Manager, and/or EPC Project or Program Manager in the day-to-day execution of construction projects. This role is responsible for assisting with project safety, quality, schedule, cost control, contracts, subcontractors, suppliers, procurement, documentation, turnover, client coordination, and field-based activities required to successfully deliver EPC, construction management, and program management projects.

This position will support projects across a diverse range of industries including aviation, commercial building, electrical transmission & distribution, facilities, manufacturing, oil & gas, power generation, process, and water.

Key Responsibilities

Project & Construction Management

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

• Support development and implementation of project plans including:

  • Project Execution Plan

  • Quality Assurance Plan

  • Safety & Health Plan

  • Subcontracting Plan

  • Project Staffing Plan

  • Organization Chart

  • Procurement Plan

• Develop site mobilization and demobilization plans and support execution in the field.

• Secure and track required project permits and regulatory approvals.

• Assist with onboarding of craft labor and field supervision personnel.

Contracts & Procurement

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

• Assist with negotiation, execution, and administration of prime contracts, subcontracts, purchase orders, and change orders.

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

• Support verification of subcontractor and supplier insurance, licensing, bonds, taxes, and compliance requirements.

Cost, Schedule & Reporting

• Support project cost reporting, forecasting, scheduling, work breakdown structures, and field progress tracking.

• Prepare project status reports covering risks, schedule, cost, and cash flow for internal and external stakeholders.

• Assist with earned value analysis, labor productivity tracking, and unit rate forecasting.

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

Safety, Quality & Compliance

• Adhere to company safety programs, policies, and training requirements.

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

• Collaborate with Superintendents and Site Managers to ensure subcontractor compliance with contract requirements, safety standards, quality expectations, and schedules.

• Assist in maintaining compliance with company policies, procedures, labor agreements, and applicable regulations.

Labor & Field Operations Support

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

• Support staffing coordination with field operations and craft HR teams.

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

• Assist with development and administration of project labor agreements as required.

• Manage construction equipment inventory to ensure adequate availability for project execution.

Project Closeout

• Facilitate project turnover documentation, record retention, warranty coordination, and closeout activities.

• Support materials receiving, inventory control, storage, and logistics processes.

Required Qualifications

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

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

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

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.

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

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

• Ability to meet company driving requirements.