Assistant Project Manager

Assistant Project Manager / Project Engineer – Water/Wastewater

Location: Concord / Bay Area, Northern California

Industry: Water & Wastewater Construction

Experience: 3+ Years

Company: Growing General Contractor

The Opportunity

A growing General Contractor in Northern California is looking to add an Assistant Project Manager / Project Engineer to its Water/Wastewater team in the Bay Area.

This is a great opportunity for someone with at least 3 years of water/wastewater construction experience who wants to take the next step in their career and gain greater responsibility across project delivery and management.

The company has a strong pipeline of work across Northern California and is looking for someone who can grow with the business and progress toward a Project Manager position.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of water and wastewater treatment plant projects from preconstruction through closeout
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, procurement and project documentation
• Assist with project schedules, budgets, forecasting and cost control
• Coordinate with Superintendents, subcontractors, engineers, owners and vendors
• Support field operations and help resolve design and construction issues
• Track materials, equipment and subcontractor scopes
• Assist with progress meetings, owner/client communication and project reporting
• Support commissioning, startup and project closeout activities
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule and in accordance with contract requirements

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 3 years of construction experience within water/wastewater
• Experience working for a General Contractor or self-performing civil contractor
• Exposure to water/wastewater treatment plants, pump stations, pipelines, underground utilities and/or process mechanical construction
• Strong understanding of RFIs, submittals, change orders and construction documentation
• Ability to work closely with both field and project management teams
• Strong communication, organization and problem-solving skills
• Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field preferred
• Experience with software such as Procore, Bluebeam, Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project is beneficial

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to join a growing Northern California GC with a strong pipeline of water/wastewater work and genuine opportunities for progression.

You'll work closely with experienced Project Managers and Superintendents on technically challenging infrastructure projects while developing toward a Project Manager-level role.