Assistant Project Manager - Heavy Civil

Assistant Project Manager - MD/DC/Northern Virginia

Fay is a self-perform heavy civil and industrial contractor delivering complex infrastructure projects across the Mid-Atlantic, including roads, bridges, dams, utilities, and demolition, through design-build, CMAR, and traditional delivery methods. We execute the work with our own skilled craft workforce and specialized equipment, maintaining direct control of safety, quality, schedule, and cost. This hands-on model allows us to deliver challenging projects safely, efficiently, and predictably. Our teams succeed in demanding environments where planning, experience, and strong partnerships matter most. Safety comes first, collaboration drives results, and every employee takes ownership of doing the job right. As part of S&B USA Construction, Fay pairs a field driven culture with the strength and resources of a larger organization—delivering local execution with national scale.

Basic Position Summary: Assist the Superintendent and Project Management Team in managing all aspects of a construction project including the financial administration and cost reporting activities. This position is predominately based in the field.

Responsibilities/Functions

• In conjunction with the Project Manager, Sr. Project Manager, or Project Director & Superintendent, participates in developing, maintaining and revising the project schedule

• Manages the relationship and work of assigned sub-contractors & suppliers

• Mentors and guides less experienced Project Engineers

• Communicates with owners about various project related matters and concerns

• Demonstrates, communicates, and reinforces the all Company safety policies and procedures.

• Performs additional assignments per supervisor’s direction

• May also perform the following duties depending on the size of the assigned project

• Based on quantity takeoffs, manages the ordering of materials needed to successfully execute the project.

• Assists with pre-construction activities as needed: construction planning and design; interpretation of design and drawings;

• Interprets designs and drawings and prepares quantity takeoffs

• Prepares drawings and sketches to support construction work, change orders, estimates, etc.

• Verifies work-in-place quantities for invoicing/pay quantities; verifies accurate payment of subcontractors and material suppliers

• Maintains submittal logs and timely receipt and review of submittals and shop drawings

• Assembles construction financial data; monitors costs; tracks costs for force accounts

• Maintains job costing system and updates systems to reflect forecasts; creates margin reporting

• Ensures craft time cards are completed accurately, reflecting hours worked and tasks worked on; assigns cost codes to all purchases, time cards, contracts, equipment time and any other item involving cost

• Maintains as-built drawings; posts RFI, bulletin and ASI as appropriate

• Maintains RFI logs and timely response to job questions

• Assists with constructability reviews and value engineering functions

• Develops, implements and administers project engineering procedures and other work documents; tracks and logs documentation

• Takes weekly jobsite photographs

• Maintains all safety records

• Assists in preparing project status reports and participates in project status meetings; assists in development of meeting minutes

• Assists in project close-out activities

• May support estimates as needed

Essential skills and experience

• A minimum of 4 years of field construction experience

• 4 year engineering degree or equivalent technical training and related experience

• E.I.T. preferred but not required

• Ability to mentor less experienced personnel

• Ability to read and interpret plans

• Excellent computer skills

• Thorough understanding of cost analysis & estimating

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to travel as required

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to Carry tools and equipment, climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and see and hear well (either naturally or with correction), stand; walk, (stand for long periods of time) handle, or feel; use arms and hands to reach for, handle and manipulate objects. The employee must frequently work or walk on uneven ground and is required to always wear steel-toed boots. It is mandatory that the employee wear approved personal protective equipment. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Perform a variety of duties while exposed to outside elements or confined spaces. Repeat tasks of short duration according to set procedures and evaluate information using measurable. Follow set procedures and standards.

What do we offer:

Competitive compensation, medical/dental/vision coverage, paid PTO, 401k with a company match, training, career planning, and more.

Core Values:

Work Safely: Safety is our Culture

Deliver Return: Earning a fair profit increases our long-term value

Value People: Take Care of Employees and They Will Take Care of Clients

Act with Integrity: Honesty Builds Trust

Provide Solutions: Better Solutions Yield Greater Satisfaction

S&B USA Construction and all its affiliate companies are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment to qualified individuals without regard to the following criteria: race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity) national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, as well as any other prohibited criteria under any local, state or federal law applicable to S&B USA Construction. As part of the firm’s equal employment opportunity statement, S&B USA Construction will also take affirmative action to ensure that minorities, women, veterans, and qualified people with disabilities are considered for employment and promotional opportunities.

If a reasonable accommodation is needed for the interview process, please contact [email protected] or 412-471-4200 ext. 1032

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