About the Role
Austin Bridge & Road has an outstanding opportunity for an Assistant Project Manager for projects in the South Texas area. The Assistant Project Manager performs a variety of jobsite administrative duties including quantity tracking, cost control, scheduling, engineering design implementation, document control, job cost, forecasting, subcontract management, and procurement.
Responsibilities
- Manage the document control system, including RFIs, submittals, correspondence, and meeting notes.
- Review submittals to ensure proper coordination and adherence to plans and specifications.
- Assist with startup activities on the project, working closely with the superintendent.
- Perform tasks associated with project completion, including closeout documentation, completion reports, and collection of final payments.
- Prepare and submit the monthly pay request for owners and architects, ensuring accurate and timely billings.
- Distribute proposed changes for pricing, price any self-perform work, verify subcontractor pricing, and evaluate schedule impacts due to scope changes.
- Assist in establishing and maintaining job cost reporting in line with company policy.
- Help develop Work Plans and assist the superintendent with their implementation.
- Maintain accurate documentation of inspections, quality reviews, and follow-up for non-compliant work.
- Ensure a safe work environment through periodic inspections, and ensure compliance with company policies, OSHA, and contractual requirements.
Requirements
- Over 5 years of experience in the construction industry, focusing on heavy highway, bridge, and heavy civil projects.
- Proven project management experience in the construction industry, specifically within heavy highway, bridge, and heavy civil sectors.
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States.
- Austin Bridge & Road is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.
Skills
- Quantity tracking
- Cost control
- Scheduling
- Engineering design implementation
- Document control
- Job cost
- Forecasting
- Subcontract management
- Procurement
- Bid Review
- Training
- Subcontract negotiations
- Project buyout
- Scheduling and coordination
- Project cost accounting
- Owner billings
- Change orders
- Coordination with subcontractors and suppliers
- Compliance with company policies & procedures
- Development of subordinates
- Multi-rater in annual reviews of subordinates
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced team environment
- Meet deadlines consistently
Location
- South Texas
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 5 years of experience managing DOT projects
- Over 5 years of experience in the construction industry
Education Level
- Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field preferred
- Equivalent experience may be substituted for education
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Matching 401K plan
- 100% Employee-Owned Company (ESOP)
About the Company
- Austin Industries is one of the nation’s largest, most diversified U.S.-based construction companies.
- With more than 8,000 employee-owners, Austin Industries provides nearly every type of civil, commercial and industrial construction services through the expertise of our operating companies: Austin Bridge & Road, Austin Commercial and Austin Industrial.
- A leader in the heavy highway and transportation industry for more than 100 years, Austin Bridge & Road delivers asphalt and concrete services, and builds landmark projects such as complex highway interchanges, tollways, runways, bridges, rail projects, and water/wastewater facilities.
Equal Opportunity
- Austin Bridge & Road is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- See the “Know Your Rights” poster available in English and Spanish.
