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Construction Assistant Project Manager - Woodbine, MD

Hillis-Carnes Howard County, Maryland, United States · $65K–$85K/yr

11-50 employees

3 d ago
project-manager Mid (2-5 yrs) Full-time United States
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About the role

The Assistant Project Manager will oversee project cost estimation, bid submittals, and construction scheduling while ensuring conformance with design and safety standards. They will also monitor project budgets, manage subcontract agreements, and conduct field visits to supervise crew progress.

What they look for

Project Management Cost Estimation Construction Scheduling Bid Submittals Geotechnical Engineering Contract Negotiation Safety Inspections Budget Monitoring Accounts Receivable Administrative Support Proposal Preparation Subcontract Management Design Review Business Development

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, or geology is preferred. Candidates should have 1-2 years of experience in specialty geotechnical construction project management.

Benefits

Medical Insurance Health Savings Accounts Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Short-term Disability Life Insurance Long-term Disability Paid Time Off Paid Holidays Wellness Incentives 401k Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Full description

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 earth retention systems
  • H-pile/lagging/tiebacks/internal bracing earth retention systems
  • Compaction grouting/ground improvement in karst geology
  • 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 project cost estimates
  • Prepare and submit proposals.
  • Prepare bid submittals, 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.
  • Scheduling dispatching crews
  • Preparation of project submittals and construction scheduling
  • Setting up subcontract and rental agreements
  • Participating in pre-construction/progress meetings
  • Ensuring conformance with project design drawings and project safety requirements
  • Preparing change order submittals
  • Monitoring project budget and controlling costs for project profitability,
  • Field visits to check on progress of crews and perform safety inspections
  • Project invoicing and following up on Accounts Receivable
  • 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 specialty Geotechnical Construction Project Management (Specialty/General Contractor or Earthwork sub-contractor)
  • Some Business Development experience 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.

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