Assistant Construction Project Manager

Why DOWL?
DOWL is a top-ranked, multi-disciplined consulting firm with over 60 years of experience in civil engineering and related services. Our in-house expertise spans Civil and Land Development, Construction-Related Services, Transportation and Structures, and Water and Environmental Services. At DOWL, you’re valued. We support your growth, offer great benefits, and foster a culture of integrity, professionalism, and teamwork.

Construction Engineering and Inspection

Our Construction Engineering and Inspection team plays a critical role in turning plans into reality; safely, on time, and within budget. We understand that successful construction is a team effort, requiring close coordination between owners, engineers, and contractors. Our experts provide full-service construction administration as well as specialized inspection and testing services for a wide range of infrastructure, including roads, bridges, docks, retaining walls, sign supports, and reservoirs. If you're a detail-oriented professional who thrives in the fast-paced, hands-on environment of construction and takes pride in delivering quality results, we invite you to join a team that’s building with purpose and precision.

Summary

Together with the Construction Project Manager, the Assistant Construction Project Manager is responsible for managing, monitoring, and delivering construction services that are high-quality, profitable and result in client satisfaction. The person in this position understands many aspects of a multidisciplinary project and learn how to fit each task together for successful project implementation. Due to the field nature of this position, applicants must have the ability to travel away from their home location for extended periods of time to work on-site at construction projects. The position may also require night shift and/or weekend work as necessary. An Assistant Construction Project Manager must demonstrate a high level of construction knowledge along with providing trusted leadership, guidance and mentoring to less experienced team members as necessary. This position requires a high level of contractor and client relations, staff leadership and business management responsibilities. This role also requires great interpersonal skills, a strong work ethic, solid judgement, and a desire to learn and grow. An Assistant Construction Project Manager is expected to work well with others, absorb and apply constructive criticism, and work on projects independently, but seek guidance from more experienced members of the team as necessary.

Job Responsibilities and Duties

To be successful in this position, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Software

• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Project) - Proficient
• Projectwise, Newforma, Deltek Vison, UKG, Bluebeam - Proficient

Technical Expertise

• Demonstrates clear understanding of project-related technical terms and fundamentals
• Coordinates resolution of technical issues with project staff
• Reviews and interprets technical drawings and documents
• May prepare technical documents as necessary

Teamwork, Communication, and Leadership

Demonstrates great communication and collaboration skills in both a leadership and supporting role. Interact with clients, teaming partners, and contractors resulting in client satisfaction. Takes responsibility for personal and staff results and proactively seeks to assist and mentor others.

Project Schedule and Delivery

Works with Construction Project Managers with planning and development of project schedules that balances client needs and internal capacity. Oversees the on-time submittal of technical work products and deliverables. Schedules/leads internal and external project meetings to maintain project progress. Coordinates with resource managers to ensure adequate staffing is assigned to projects.

Understanding Scope and Budget

Prepares scope of work and fee breakdowns with limited oversight resulting in financial success for the firm. Monitors project financials, burn rate, and earned value and takes appropriate action to make adjustments as needed. Identifies project change(s) (e.g., scope, schedule, budget, project team, client team) quickly and works with Construction Project Managers to obtain contract amendments or conduct other change management activities as needed.

Business Development, Marketing, and Industry Standards

Works with Project Managers on business development and marketing efforts by meeting with clients and teaming partners, identifying leads for future work, identifying which leads are the best to pursue, positioning the firm to win those projects, and collaborating with others to successfully propose and win.

Client Interaction

Frequent communications with clients and teaming partners during project meetings,

industry conferences, and other events. Serves as a company ambassador that fosters client satisfaction and loyalty.

Other

Other duties as assigned.

Level of Work/Accountability

Works independently with minimal oversight by providing management and leadership on multiple projects of moderate size and complexity. Contributes to the development of scope, schedule, and budget for projects. Shares responsibility for project quality, client satisfaction, and financial outcomes of assigned projects.

Supervisory Duties

May be a supervisor:

• Oversees team operations and the daily workflow of the team
• Organizes workflow and ensures that employees understand their duties or delegated tasks
• Recruits and assists in hiring new employees
• Implements training for new hires and identifies training opportunities for current staff
• Communicates information from leadership to employees and vice versa
• Monitors employee productivity and provides constructive feedback and coaching
• Sets goals for performance and deadlines in ways that comply with company’s plans and vision and communicates them to employees
• Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations
• Provides input on rewards and promotions based on performance
• Provides input on the discipline and termination of employees as needed and in accordance with company policy

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Engineering Management required
• Years of relevant project experience required: 4 years
• Years of relevant project experience required with advanced degree: 3 years

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• EIT required
• PE and/or PMP preferred
• Driving is an essential job function or a valid driver’s license is required to support legitimate business purposes
• DOWL PMIT certification required; PM certification preferred
• DOT required certifications (within 6-months of hire)

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.