MasTec Civil, LLC, a MasTec Company · 2 hours ago
Assistant Project Manager (Heavy Civil / Roadways / Highways)
MasTec Civil, LLC is a heavy highway contractor specializing in complex transportation projects. The Assistant Project Manager is responsible for overseeing construction projects, ensuring they are completed efficiently, on schedule, and within budget while adhering to company policies and procedures.
Responsibilities
Make a thorough study of the project to be performed
Discuss your plans, schedules, details issues and any other items with your Management team
Asses your needs fully including personnel, equipment, materials, etc. and the time frame feasible for performance
Determine your best course of action and continue planning throughout the project for possible improvements
As part of the planning phase the following items are the responsibility of the Assistant Project Manager: Field Office Site Plan, Trailers, Permits and Fees, Establishing Utilities, Employee Parking, Temp. Roads, Lay Down Areas, Tool Cribs, Insurance & Bonds, Safety & First Aid
The Assistant Project Manager is the Company’s top representative at the project
Attend all progress meetings with the Owner/Engineer and ensure that all required documents are submitted to the Owner in a timely manner
Conduct internal scheduling meetings with the Superintendents, Foremen and Subcontractors on a regular basis in order to properly coordinate work areas, labor, equipment, material and survey needs
Conduct Pre-Activity Meetings prior to significant items of work to discuss responsibilities, means & methods, MOT requirements, safety aspect, quality control requirements, etc
The Main Office and HR Department will assist you in selecting key members of your management team
Personnel selection for all other project level employees will be your responsibility
Coordinate the project's staffing needs with the Human Resources Department
Supervise the Project Engineer and other engineering staff
Coordinate with the Project Engineer the hiring of outside Specialty Engineers for items of work that require highly technical analysis
Serve as a mentor to young engineers assigned to the project
Familiarize yourself with your contract, specifications, plans, addendums, revisions, special provisions, permits, utility relocation schedules, etc
Know what is required for each item of work and how you get paid for the same
Be aware of any situation that entitles you to extra pay or warrants documentation for the initiation of a possible claim
Review and approve all invoices, subcontractor payments and timesheets prior to processing at the Main Office
Study each cost report in detail and note all variances in costs from estimates
Responsible for the project’s budget and discuss with the Estimator all variances noted
Understand the pay item estimate work sheets and communicate the information to the supervisors
Evaluate the cost effectiveness of the procedures in place and replace all those that are deemed ineffective
Ensure that change orders and/or claims are properly documented, prepared and submitted to the Owner in a timely manner
Review and approve all budget changes and cost transfers
Provide a monthly Project Status Report to accompany the monthly cost report
Ensure that the monthly cost reports are reflective of the actual field performance
Negotiate with subcontractors and vendors
Ensure that all subcontractors and vendors are paid in a timely manner in accordance with subcontract requirements and internal company procedures
Manage the subcontractor and vendor claims, change orders and disputes
Ensure that all project team members are submitting their required documentations
Keep a detailed daily Diary of the project
Ensure that project photos and meeting minutes are being taken and filed accordingly
Notify the client should a project record be inaccurate and/or incomplete
Handle most negotiations at the project level and conduct yourself in an honest, congenial, businesslike manner
Ensure that the project is in compliance with the company and OSHA safety regulations
Communicate and interface with the Company’s Safety Manager as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management
Minimum five years' experience in the heavy construction industry. Must have bridge, roadwork, and DOT experience
A demonstrated understanding of construction means, and methods associated with the heavy construction industry
Strong team leadership project management skills
Experience in leading multi-disciplined teams
Ability to direct the work of subcontractors in order to achieve project goals
Computer knowledge musts: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Outlook, Project scheduling - P-3 at minimum
Ability to maintain onsite project documentation
Ability to schedule and coordinate all site work
Must be well organized and detail oriented
Ability to multitask and manage multiple sites
Ability to read and understand drawings and specifications
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to interact with people on all levels ensuring that all external and internal communication is carried out to a high standard
Highly motivated, driven and results oriented, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment
Benefits
Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase
401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance
Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave
Military Leave, including Differential Pay and Benefits Continuation
Employee Assistance Program
Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment
Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage
Emergency Travel Assistance Program
Group legal plan
Company
MasTec Civil, LLC, a MasTec Company
MasTec Civil, LLC, a MasTec Company, formerly known as Condotte America, is a general contractor that focuses on infrastructure projects including roads, bridges, mass transit, ports and tolling facilities.