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 specialty 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.
Duties:
- Review various General Contractor Bid Boards, lead platforms to develop prospective leads.
- Perform "takeoffs" to determine materials, labor, and equipment requirements.
- Prepare and submit bids and proposals.
- Prepare bid submittals (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.
The Assistant Project Manager will also perform various project management duties for projects won:
- Scheduling, dispatching, providing daily assignments to drill and construction crews,
- Enter, review, and approve time for field personnel,
- Preparation of project submittals,
- Preparing construction schedules,
- 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 working to ensure timely payment on project invoices.
- Assist Branch Manager and Project Managers with any other general administrative duties as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in construction management, Civil Engineering, or Geology is preferred
- Preferred 1-2 years of experience in Geotechnical Engineering or Construction Project Management (Specialty/General Contractor or Earthwork sub-contractor)
- 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
- 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
Hillis-Carnes offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical (options with Health Savings Accounts), dental, vision, short-term disability, company -paid life/long-term disability, generous paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, wellness incentives, 401k w/company match, and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), plus much more!
We are proudly an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities and Women are encouraged to apply.