For more than 150 years, McCarthy has been building America, both by constructing essential projects our communities rely on, as well as by helping those in our communities who need assistance. As one of the oldest American-owned construction companies with offices nationally, knowing how to build from early in the design phase through completion is a tradition that will continue as we endeavor to advance the value of our expertise and deliver the highest quality, job-site safety and ultimately, the best final project costs. We strive to challenge and positively impact our industry. Unlike many firms of our size, we are true builders, surpassing client expectations on the most complex building challenges. McCarthy has built in nearly every state, with projects ranging in size from $1 million to well over $500 million in a wide variety of markets including healthcare, university, laboratory & science, K-12 education, commercial, government, renewable energy and heavy/civil. McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer regardless of race, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious beliefs, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. At McCarthy, our equal pay commitment is simple: fair and equitable pay for all employees. We work diligently to ensure there are no disparities in salary based on gender, race or sexual orientation. We review individual compensation adjustments using a bi-annual compensation analysis to ensure no disparities occur. We do the right thing, which means ensuring equitable pay for work done in comparable roles McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is a McCarthy Holdings, Inc. company.

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Position Summary

The Assistant Project Manager position combines the principles of a Project Engineer and incorporates people and cost management. On a daily basis you will work closely with your Project Manager to ensure timely, quality and successful completion of a project. You may be solely responsible for a large segment of a project, and/or have Engineers/Interns reporting to you. This position is the next step in developing an employee’s managerial and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist Project Manager in establishing the project chart of accounts, developing and updating the CPM construction schedule, developing subcontracts and purchase orders and producing a responsibility listing for entire project staff
Provide administrative support to the Project Superintendent and leadership and training to the project staff and engineers
Track, review and process Change Proposal Requests, Change Orders, Owner Payment Applications and, if applicable, claims
Monitor job costs, maintain accurate reports and assist the Project Manager and Superintendent in preparing quantity reports, analyzing the labor costs and completing quarterly profit project records
Assist in establishing, maintaining and leading the on-site Total Quality Management process
Manage the preparation and executing of the Project closeout process
Implement all applicable safety and EEO/affirmative action programs

Qualifications and Skills:

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering or related field required
3-7 years construction experience on relevant projects
Advanced knowledge of construction principles/practices required
Experience in managing field staff and building relationships with owners
Geographically mobile and able to relocate within a region
Strong work ethic and desire to work in a team environment
Demonstrated track record of jobsite safety excellence

McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

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