Construction Assistant Project Manager

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.