Construction Assistant Project Manager

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 retention systems • H-pile/lagging/tiebacks/internal bracing retention systems • Compaction grouting/ground improvement • 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 "takeoffs" to determine materials, labor, and equipment requirements. • Prepare and submit bids and proposals. • Prepare bid submittals (i.e., 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. The Assistant Project Manager will also perform various project management duties for projects won: • Scheduling, dispatching, providing daily assignments to drill and construction crews, • Enter, review, and approve time for field personnel, • Preparation of project submittals, • Preparing construction schedules, • Calling on vendors, ordering materials/tooling, and getting purchase orders • Setting up subcontract or rental agreements, • Participating in pre-construction/progress meetings, • Ensuring conformance with project and HCEA safety requirements, • Preparing change order submittals, • Monitoring project budget and controlling costs for project profitability, • Reviewing and approving vendor invoices, • Make field visits to check on progress of crews, crew needs, and perform safety inspections, • Review, scan crew's daily paperwork (dailies, logs, safety meetings) to project folders, • Project invoicing and working to ensure timely payment on project invoices. • 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 Geotechnical Engineering or Construction Project Management (Specialty/General Contractor or Earthwork sub-contractor) • Experience managing construction projects of varying size ($50,000 - $1,500,000) • Experience estimating, specifically determining materials quantities, labor, and equipment requirements for various types of geotechnical/construction projects • Experience with geotechnical drilling, sheeting/shoring, pressure grouting, or deep foundations is preferred. • Some Business Development experience is a plus and must be able to interact/communicate with clients • Experience managing construction projects and crews 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.