Construction Assistant Project Manager - Woodbine, MD

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 earth retention systems

- H-pile/lagging/tiebacks/internal bracing earth retention systems

- Compaction grouting/ground improvement in karst geology

- 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 project cost estimates

- Prepare and submit proposals.

- Prepare bid submittals, 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.

- Scheduling dispatching crews

- Preparation of project submittals and construction scheduling

- Setting up subcontract and rental agreements

- Participating in pre-construction/progress meetings

- Ensuring conformance with project design drawings and project safety requirements

- Preparing change order submittals

- Monitoring project budget and controlling costs for project profitability,

- Field visits to check on progress of crews and perform safety inspections

- Project invoicing and following up on Accounts Receivable

- 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 specialty Geotechnical Construction Project Management (Specialty/General Contractor or Earthwork sub-contractor)

- Some Business Development experience 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.