Fred Smith Company is looking for an Assistant Project Manager to join our team in our Raleigh location. The Assistant Project Manager is responsible for assisting the Project Manager with engineering requirements and paperwork associated with larger projects for public and/or private clients. The successful candidate will have a broad knowledge and understanding of Civil Engineering and/or Construction Management.
FSC is an established, and growing, heavy highway, site construction contractor and asphalt manufacturer with approximately 1,300 employees based in Raleigh, North Carolina and operating as far East as Kitty Hawk and as far West as Winston-Salem.
Duties include:
Assist Project Manager w/ change order administration & project correspondence
Review daily reports and validate accuracy
Monitor and revise weekly project schedule
Assist Project Manager w/ utility conflicts and notification to client concerning delays
Assist Project Manager w/ change orders and estimating cost of change orders
Develop a working relationship w/ general public, client, management, engineers, inspectors, laborers, equipment operators, etc.
Assist Project Manager w/ scheduling and purchase of all materials and coordinate delivery to achieve success
Requirements:
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or Construction Management (4 years) - Preferred
Three to Five years job experience in an Engineer, Superintendent or higher field role with relevant, large scale heavy highway projects
Professional license, certifications and contractor's licenses- preferred
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, HCSS Heavy Bid, HCSS Heavy Job
Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to organize and prioritize tasks
Strong leadership & management skills
Ability to adapt and work effectively with diverse workforce
Must have completed the 30-hour OSHA Construction Safety Course within the last 5 years
Fred Smith Company is dedicated to the achievement of equality of opportunity for all its employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected group status under federal, state or local law. Fred Smith Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an E-Verify Participant.
Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact Human Resources at Phone: 919-783-5700 Email: fscpersonnel@fredsmithcompany.net
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.
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