Road construction Jobs in Salt Lake City, UT

Assistant Construction Manager

With innovative ropeways, the Doppelmayr teams ensure world records, eye-catching highlights and enthusiasm among customers and passengers. We develop mobility solutions for the future and high-performance material handling systems for use all over the world. This is made possible by our employees, who implement our unique projects and always generate enthusiasm with innovative ideas.

Doppelmayr USA, Inc. believes that by increasing the diversity of our teams we can create new perspectives and inspiring results and can make a difference in the communities of our employees, our customers, and the world. We encourage applications from women, minority groups, veterans, and people with disabilities and strive to make inclusion a part of everything we do.

The Assistant Construction Manager supports the Construction Manager in planning, coordinating, and overseeing construction projects from inception through completion. This role helps ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with quality standards, contractual requirements, and regulatory guidelines. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced construction environment.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the day-to-day management of construction projects, including scheduling, budgeting, and resource coordination.
• Assist in determining the needed resources (manpower, equipment, tools, and materials) from start to finish with attention to budgetary limitations.
• Ensures safety standards and guidelines are followed on the jobsite and that all safety codes are met in construction.
• Oversee assigned construction sites, general contractors, subcontractors and workers to ensure a high level of quality and safety, provide guidance as needed.
• Plan all construction operations and schedule intermediate phases to ensure deadlines will be met.
• Monitor project progress and help ensure milestones are met according to established timelines.
• Review project plans, specifications, and contracts to ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Conduct site visits and inspections to verify quality, safety, and adherence to project standards.
• Assist with project cost tracking, forecasting, and budget management.
• Identify potential project risks and collaborate on mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal safety regulations and company policies.
• Facilitate communication between project stakeholders, including clients, architects, engineers, and contractors.
• Ensures that the projects are constructed and documented in accordance with the contract documents, company standards and good engineering practices.
• Participate in project meetings and provide progress updates and status reports.
• Support project closeout activities, including punch lists, final inspections, and documentation turnover.

Your Profile:

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, or Engineering or 5 years of practical experience in the construction industry.
• Knowledge of construction methods, material, and building codes.
• Familiarity with construction scheduling and project management software.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and technical specifications.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites as needed.
• Experience with commercial, industrial, or infrastructure construction projects.
• OSHA certification is a plus.
• Ability to navigate construction sites in mountainous terrain in all types of weather; this may include walking, climbing, reaching, bending, crawling, or stretching.

Your Benefits

Doppelmayr USA offers:

• 401(k), including company match
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Health savings account
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off

We do not accept applications or inquiries from third-party recruiting agencies or staffing firms. All candidates must apply directly through our official channels. Any unsolicited resumes or profiles submitted by third-party agencies will not be considered. We will not be responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited candidates.