Assistant Construction Manager - Global Facilities (Chesapeake)

Overview

Assist in EPC project safety, quality, schedule, procurement, and documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• contract administration
• risk review
• procurement planning
• safety management
• project reporting
• materials management

Tasks

-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. -Collaborate with Superintendents and Site Managers to verify compliance of subcontractor's client contractors contract documents, safety & health requirements, quality, and schedule. -Assist with onboarding of craft/field supervision as required. -Execute downstream contract administration, including Request for Information (RFI's), submittals, meeting minutes, change management, and claims mitigation. -Assist in the development of internal and external project risk reviews with the Project Management team and consult with the Legal Department as required. -Assist with upholding standards of craft competency and training. -Contribute to the negotiation, approval and execution of multiple types of prime contracts, subcontracts, purchase orders, and change orders. -Assist with maintaining compliance on all project related activities by consistently applying company policies and procedures. -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. -Assist with applicable craft training. -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. -Develop the project plan for site mobilization and demobilization and support the Construction Manager or Site Manager with implementation. -Estimate, forecast and manage craft install unit rates, production rates to ensure earned value, schedule, change management and ensure cost metrics are met. -Support the implementation of multiple project specifications, drawing releases, and design changes. -Support and conduct project safety, quality, progress and financial audits and assessments as required. -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. -Facilitate the materials receiving and management process including inventory control, receiving of goods, storage, and transportation. -Establish, review and implement the project documentation and filing systems and processes. -Facilitate the project turnover documentation, recordkeeping/retention, warranty and project close out processes. -Support development of and coordinate the potential bidders' registration and pre-qualification efforts on behalf of the Project team. -Verify the project, client contractor, and/or subcontractor's insurance, licensures, taxes/duties, and securities are in effect according to the project requirements. -Collaborate with the Project Management team to build client relationships while interfacing with the client for proposal and project related items. -Assist with the development of project labor agreements with building trades as required. -Analyze composite crew rates to determine labor and equipment costs. -Work with field operations/craft HR team to appropriately staff projects. -Support the Prime Contract, subcontract, client contractor, and supplier invoicing process. -Complies with all policies and standards. -Analyze and monitor labor burdens including craft classifications, benefits and labor laws. -Manage construction equipment to ensure adequate inventory to complete projects. -Maintain accurate craft classifications and craft progression records. -Secure applicable project permits required for the project. -Support project cost reporting, scheduling, work breakdown structures, project set-up and closeout, and field progress tracking processes.

Requirements

• bachelor degree
• microsoft office
• project software
• problem solving
• construction experience
• communication

What You Bring

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

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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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