McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is America's premier, 100% employee owned commercial construction company. With offices nationwide, we specialize in a wide range of project types that are as diverse and wide-ranging as the communities in which we build. Our innovative teams collaborate with clients and industry partners starting in the earliest stages of design, throughout construction and beyond project completion.

McCarthy’s reputation for tackling the toughest building challenges starts with our focus on developing high-performing individuals and teams. We do this through our award winning training programs, a best in class Total Rewards program, and a focus on equipping diverse teams of employee owners through a connected and inclusive culture aligned with our values of: Genuine. We, Not I. All In.

How do McCarthy partners define our culture?

We Live Our Core Values: We do whatever it takes to deliver on our promises with honesty and integrity in alignment with our Strategic Map.

We Are Employee Owned: We are personally invested in building the things people need in our communities.

We Feel Like A Family: We value human to human connections and help each other succeed.

We Are Builders: We respect the work we do and everyone who helps make it happen.

Position Summary

The Assistant Project Manager position combines the principles of a Project Engineer and incorporates people and cost management. On a daily basis you will work closely with your Project Manager to ensure timely, quality and successful completion of a project. You may be solely responsible for a large segment of a project, and/or have Engineers/Interns reporting to you. This position is the next step in developing an employee’s managerial and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

Assist Project Manager in establishing the project chart of accounts, developing and updating the CPM construction schedule, developing subcontracts and purchase orders and producing a responsibility listing for entire project staff
Provide administrative support to the Project Superintendent and leadership and training to the project staff and engineers
Track, review and process Change Proposal Requests, Change Orders, Owner Payment Applications and, if applicable, claims
Monitor job costs, maintain accurate reports and assist the Project Manager and Superintendent in preparing quantity reports, analyzing the labor costs and completing quarterly profit project records
Assist in establishing, maintaining and leading the on-site Total Quality Management process
Manage the preparation and executing of the Project closeout process
Implement all applicable safety and EEO/affirmative action programs

Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering or related field required
3-7 years construction experience on relevant projects
Advanced knowledge of construction principles/practices required
Experience in managing field staff and building relationships with owners
Geographically mobile and able to relocate within a region
Strong work ethic and desire to work in a team environment
Demonstrated track record of jobsite safety excellence

McCarthy Building Companies is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer regardless of race, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religious beliefs, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.