Assistant Construction Manager

Assistant Construction Manager

Department: Construction/CEI

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Tempe, AZ

Reporting To: Craig Ramsey

Description Wilson Engineers is an Arizona-based firm with a staff of more than 210 personnel specializing in water and wastewater engineering and construction management services. We are dedicated to delivering ethical, reliable, high-quality services to our clients based on innovation, while sustaining a challenging and rewarding work environment for our greatest assets, our employees.

We are seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Construction Manager to join our team. This position requires 40 hours per week working on job sites throughout the Greater Phoenix Metropolitan area. This is an entry-level position for a recently graduated person who has received a Bachelor of Science degree or Master of Science degree in Engineering or Construction Management, or similar major, or someone with a minimum of three years of experience working in the construction industry. The Assistant Construction Managers goal is to learn to become an effective Wilson Engineers Construction Project Manager.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Review and understand construction drawings and specifications
Observe and inspect the work performed by the Contractor to ensure it properly follows the drawings and specifications, addendums, etc. and meets local and national standards
Review approved submittals/shop drawings and RFI responses and ensure equipment to be installed or the work performed in the field matches the approved documents
Prepare daily reports to document project related activities
Assist with the review of Contractor payment applications/Schedule of Values
Assist with preparing meeting minutes and distribution to project team
Maintain project documentation for recordkeeping
Coordinate materials testing firms as required, receive and review results of testing
Coordinate with contractor on a day-to-day basis for work to be performed and inspection requirements
Review Contractor daily reports and redlines / as-builts, and confirm accuracy
Requirements Education equivalent to a bachelors degree in construction management, construction engineering, or civil engineering is preferred, or a minimum of three years of experience working in the construction industry in a similar position.
General knowledge of construction work and activities, and appropriate quality standards.
Familiarity with Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) standards and specifications
Proficient in computer skills, including working with Microsoft word and excel software
Experience with construction scheduling software including Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or similar is a plus
Effective communications skills.
Benefits The comprehensive benefits plan offered by Wilson Engineers exceeds industry standards, and is aimed at meeting each employee's personal and professional expectations. Benefits include personal time off, paid holidays, medical, dental and vision coverage; plus a flexible spending plan and short and long-term disability. Wilson Engineers also helps in securing your financial future by offering 401k plans with employer matching. Benefits plan offered to our full-time employees:

• Medical Plan
• Vision Plan
• Dental Plan
• Group Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance
• Liberty Mutual Insurance
• Personal Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• 401(K) Retirement Plan
• Section 125 Flexible Benefits Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Bonus

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