Assistant Construction Manager

Job DetailsJob Location: 14610 ARCHER DR - LAREDO, TX 78405Job Summary: Work closely with all members of the project team and assist with the supervision of all craft employees.

Responsibilities


Create construction schedules, perform regular schedule updates, monitor logic relationships, adding new work items into the schedule and reflect resulting schedule impacts
Assist with the coordination of jobsite logistics and maintain relationships with adjacent building teams and subcontractors
Support the “injury-free” environment and enforce the safety program
Support “zero-defects” craftsmanship and enforce the quality control program
Assist with the coordination of subcontractor work scopes, scheduling, and resource-loading
Professionally represent DPR field operations as a regular interface with the joint venture team, subcontractors, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Assist preconstruction efforts with preliminary constructability assessments, schedules, logistics, and interviews with clients

QualificationsMinimum Qualifications


Flexible, detail-oriented team player with the ability to manage multiple tasks, produce quality work, and consistently meet deadlines
Excellent listening skills and strong communication skills
Ability to identify and resolve complex issues
Effective participation in team environment
Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite, and a willingness to learn project management software (Procore or similar), and scheduling software (Project or similar)
2+ years of experience foreman/lead in commercial construction, preferably within the core market projects, or 2 or more years of higher education in a construction-based curriculum
Bachelor’s degree in construction, architecture or engineering preferred
A strong work ethic and a “can-do” attitude
A strong desire to learn and grow as a manager of field operations, working under the supervision of a superintendent
Bilingual – English / Spanish


Working Conditions:


Must be willing to work non-traditional hours to meet project needs
May occasionally be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and extreme heat
Work may require frequent site visits to properties