Assistant Construction Manager - Mission Critical (London, UK)

Overview

Assist PM with mission-critical construction projects, handling coordination, docs, cost & safety.

Key Responsibilities

• contract admin
• cost reporting
• schedule management
• risk review
• client interface
• invoicing

Tasks

-Execute downstream contract administration, including Request for Information (RFI's), submittals, meeting minutes, change management, and claims mitigation. -Support and conduct project safety, quality, progress and financial audits and assessments as required. -Participate in internal and external project risk reviews and consult with the Legal Department as required. -Assist with project controls efforts, including project cost reporting, scheduling, project work breakdown structure establishment, project set-up and closeout within the accounting system. -Assist the Project Management team to administer the request for proposal (RFP) package development, bid and selection process, and develop detailed scope of work documents for downstream contracts. -Collaborate with the Project Management team to build client relationships while interfacing with the client for proposal and project related items. -Prepare information for and report project status, risks, schedule, costs, and cash flows at project and corporate level meetings to internal and external stakeholders. Develop and distribute meeting minutes as needed. -Support the Prime Contract, subcontract, client contractor, and supplier invoicing process. -Coordinate and assist in the development and implementation of the Project Execution Plan, Quality Assurance Plan, Safety & Health Plan, Subcontracting Plan, Project Staffing Plan, Organization Chart, and Procurement Plan. -Complies with all policies and standards -Assist with the development of internal and external reports including project budgeting, cost reports, project cash flow forecast, and project status reports to all stakeholders. -Support the implementation of multiple project specifications, drawing releases, and design changes. -Establish, review and implement the project documentation and filing systems and processes. -Assist with maintaining compliance on all project-related activities by consistently applying company policies and procedures. -Contribute to the negotiation, approval and execution of multiple types of prime contracts, subcontracts, purchase orders, and change orders. -Adhere to company's safety programs, training, and policies, as well as collaborate with the project team to manage the Safety & Health performance of project team members, contractors, and others as required. -Secure applicable project permits required for the project. -Prepare Request for Proposal (RFP), support detailed scope of work development, bid and selection process, creation of contract documents for the purpose of subcontractor and client contractor selection and award. -Assist global practices and engineering disciplines with overall efforts for Design-only and/or EPC projects.

Requirements

• bachelor's
• microsoft office
• project management
• document control
• scheduling
• cost control

What You Bring

-Bachelor Degree in Construction, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field and 3 years relevant construction experience Required or -Must be able to meet the company's driving requirements. -Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement Required -Ability to handle large volumes of work and multi-task in a fast-paced environment. -Strong analytical and problem solving skills, and attention to detail. -Excellent computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Access). -A basic understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. -Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong organizational skills. -Multiple years of experience on construction project sites or executing program management in the industries of aviation, commercial, energy, government, manufacturing, oil & gas, process, transmission & distribution, transportation, or water is preferred. -Experience with document control, scheduling, cost control and project management software is preferred.

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About Burns & Mcdonnell

-The firm grew steadily from municipal roots, evolving into a global design‑build leader with integrated engineering, architecture, and construction services. -Headquartered in Kansas City, it has expanded its operations to more than 75 offices worldwide, including locations in the US, Canada, UK, UAE, India, and the Middle East. -It specializes in sectors such as water, power, transportation, aviation, manufacturing, and oil & gas, undertaking projects ranging from airports to chemical facilities. -Its full‑service model encompasses consulting, design, procurement, construction, and commissioning, ensuring seamless project delivery from concept to operation. -The company is 100% employee‑owned, following a significant employee buyout in the 1980s that redefined its trajectory.

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