Assistant Construction Manager, Virginia

My name is Naren and I am a Senior Technical Recruiter with ACT Consulting. We have an immediate need for an Assistant Construction Manager with our direct client in Dulles, VA.

ACT Consulting is a leader in the staffing industry providing candidates on a national basis for contract, contract to hire, and direct hire engagements while maintaining the highest regard for people, integrity, and customer satisfaction. Our clients are comprised mostly of Fortune 1000 companies, primarily in the areas of Information Technology, Engineering, Professional, Accounting and Finance.

Please take a moment to review the job description. If this is something you are interested in, please send a copy of your resume to or contact me directly at (phone number removed).

Job Title: Assistant Construction Manager (ASSIS(phone number removed))

Duration: Full Time

Locations: Dulles, VA

Position Description:

The Assistant Construction Manager (ACM) is the Company's "management representative " and is responsible for the safe completion of his/her projects within budget, on schedule, to the company's quality standards, and to the customer's satisfaction. It is his or her responsibility to initiate required action to achieve these objectives and to ensure all project activities are consistent with contract documents and the Company's policies. The ACM's duties will vary as required to support the project team.

Position Qualifications:

Bachelor Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or Business preferred.

Professional accreditations desirable.

7+ years' experience in construction related field required.

Must possess a valid driver's license.

Excellent working knowledge of construction methods, facilities operations and building systems.

Familiarity with strategic planning.

Ability to work collaboratively in mobile work environment.

Software proficiency in MS Office 365 (Excel, Project, Word, SharePoint) and Adobe Suite) and report writing applications.

Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to function as part of a high-performance team.

Essential Duties:

Responsibility to ensure safety is properly incorporated into job planning and execution; promote accountability among staff members and subcontractors as it relates to the project safety policies; and enforce these policies by actively participating in all safety-related functions.

Pre-job Planning and Mobilization.

Purchasing Responsibility.

Scheduling.

Customer/Owner Relations - Regularly visit with the customer and Architect/Engineer and probe for problems which may not be obvious to jobsite personnel. Maintain open communications.

Submittals Ensure Project Coordinators have the knowledge, ability and workload to properly review and process submittals in a timely manner. This includes having a Submittal Transmittal and Delivery Log to accurately track the submittals.

Expediting of vendors and subcontractors.

Progress Payments from Owner and to Subcontractors.

Change Orders and Change Estimates.

Cost Reports - Weekly and monthly review of job cost reports and preparation of monthly analysis.

Carefully analyze cost and schedule problems and initiate alternatives which will cause a course correction.

Quality Control and Commissioning - Ensure the Quality Control Plan is set up for the project; set the tone for enforcing the quality standards for the project by attending and participating in the buyout and pre-mobilization meetings; and be alert to a deviation from our quality standards and ensure proper corrective action is initiated. Also implement the Commissioning Manual to ensure a properly function building.

Personnel evaluation, development, and retention.

Recruiting of salaried personnel.

Remain current with industry best practices and new technology.

Other responsibilities as assigned by the Regional Construction Manager or as required by the project team.