Construction Assistant Project Manager

Malcolm Drilling has been innovating and leading the deep foundation industry for over six decades. As part of our deep foundations, retention systems, and ground improvement services, we also provide a range of special applications and dewatering techniques. By implementing Design/Build, we execute projects quickly and effectively, allowing for timely collaboration with owners and contractors. Through our regional offices, we offer these services nationwide.

Job Title: Construction Assistant Project Manager

Location: San Marcos, Texas 

Travel required: 20% 

Key Responsibilities:

• Project estimating and project management of civil projects with all types of deep foundations, retention systems, ground improvement, and dewatering scope.
• Perform site visits to evaluate site conditions.
• Study drawings, specifications, and geotechnical reports.
• Request and evaluate vendor and subcontractor quotes.
• Prepare take-offs, cost estimates, bid proposals, and budgets.
• Negotiate construction contracts (with help from our legal team).
• Prepare project submittals including construction means and methods, design calculation (design-build), specialty equipment, and required materials.
• Manage field quality and control costs.
• Prepare and manage short internal and overall project schedules 
• Understand and help implement required safety measurements.
• Prepare project billings and close out project paperwork.
• Attend company-wide training.

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.

• 3+ years of experience in construction, civil engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Previous experience supporting or coordinating construction projects is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Basic understanding of construction methods, practices, and project processes.
• Ability to travel to various job sites within the assigned district.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet project deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work effectively with project managers, engineers, contractors, subcontractors, and other project team members.

Benefits Package:

• Competitive Salary.
• 100% paid premiums for Dental and Vision plans for the employee and all dependents.
• Malcolm covers an average of 90% of the medical premium for the employee and all dependents.
• Malcolm contributes up to 10% of your salary into a retirement plan.
• Opportunities for career advancement.