Assistant Construction Manager

Assistant Construction Manager

Alpha Corporation established in 1979, is a full-service woman-owned firm, providing civil, structural engineering, program and construction management, project controls, and technology services for various building types, transportation and heavy infrastructure projects. We provide services to a broad spectrum of clients, including all levels of government agencies, public and private enterprises / partnerships.

Alpha Corporation's vision is to be recognized by clients for responsive, innovative and quality services in the building, transportation and infrastructure sectors, and to be the employer of choice for professionals seeking stimulating and rewarding careers.

We are currently hiring an Assistant Construction Manager to work with one of our clients in Washington, DC.

Responsibilities:

The Construction Manager will be responsible for providing management oversight and construction contract administration and management of projects and oversee the steps necessary to proactively manage and close out each construction contract from inception to completion. The Assistant Construction Manager reports directly to the Construction Manager and assists with verifying that work has been completed in accordance with contract documents, and additional duties to include:

* Working directly with the Construction Manager to provide onsite inspections during the construction phase

* Communicating and interacting with team members and authorities involved in the planning, design, execution and construction activities of the project

* Assist with pre-construction & design efforts including estimating, schedule development & review, risk registers and technical writing

* Assist the CM with managing, monitoring and tracking project objectives including scope of work, quality control, schedule and budget of construction activities

* Overseeing construction activities to determine whether the work has been executed in accordance with contract documents and applicable quality standards

* Assist with establishing meetings and identifying proper contact names for preconstruction meeting notices and Notice to Proceed (NTP) letters

* Overseeing and/or performing required field soils and materials testing

* Verifying that project permits are obtained, maintained and properly implemented by the responsible entity

* Preparing daily reports, coordinating 3^rd party testing reports, key progress photographs and other required documentation are up to date in the Project Management Information System (PMIS)

* Tracking pay estimate quantities of work as reported in weekly field reports using the PMIS and verifying that the contractor's monthly pay request quantities are correct

* Attending and documenting monthly progress meetings and other on-site, routine and special purpose meetings

* Coordinating review of contractor's baseline schedule and monthly progress update schedules with the project controls team.

* Reviewing and tracking the submittal and RFI process

* Assist with reviewing the contractor's pay application

* Identifying contract changes and determining if the contract change involves a change to the contract price or contract time, and assisting the CM with Independent Government Estimates.

* Assist with coordinating of closeout procedures including start-up, testing and balancing and commissioning

* Assist with coordinating the closeout checklist, including tracking the status of defective work and deficiency item corrections during the project closeout process

* Position requires approximately 70% field 30% office time on average

Qualifications:

The qualifications for a Construction Manager include:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management or a related technical degree
• 4 years minimum of construction or inspection experience
• WACEL or approved equal certifications are preferred
• CMIT certifications also preferred
• Ability to obtain Certified Construction Manager (CCM) from the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) within 2-4 years
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Project and Primavera

Alpha Corporation offers excellent career opportunities for continued professional, educational and personal growth. We strive to offer our employees the opportunity to work on diverse and exciting projects in a collaborative team environment. All positions include a competitive benefits package and the opportunity for a stable and rewarding career.

Alpha Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer of minorities, females, veterans, persons with disabilities and an Affirmative Action Employer.