Assistant Project Manager - Roadway

William Charles Construction is hiring for an Assistant Project Manager to support our roadway projects in Champaign, IL and surrounding areas.

The APM reports to and is responsible for assisting the Project Manager and Senior Project Manager with the daily management, supervision, coordination, and successful completion of the project(s) to meet time and cost objectives with respect to contracting, scheduling, estimating, bidding, and contract administration functions. The assistant project manager will help ensure that nothing goes wrong during the project and will correct mistakes if necessary.

Company Overview

With more than a century of exceptional work on our resume, William Charles Construction remains guided by the pursuit of excellence. Our "Do it Right the First Time" work ethic has been the cornerstone of our business philosophy since 1892. With our broad background in heavy civil construction, environmental management and mining and materials production, we have the expertise to help our customers complete their most complex projects.

MasTec's Clean Energy & Infrastructure (CE&I) segment generates over $4 billion in annual revenue, providing construction services across industrial, renewables and infrastructure sectors. Our industrial expertise includes building products manufacturers, decarbonization, power generation facilities, manufacturing plants and mining. In infrastructure, we specialize in general heavy civil construction, underground utilities, structures, electrical work, material production, roadways, bridges, specialty pavement overlays, environmental projects and commercial buildings. Our renewables sector focuses on solar, wind and battery storage. Sustainability and safety are foundational to our culture and influence everything we do.

MasTec, a minority-owned Fortune 500 company, has shaped the construction industry for more than 90 years. With over 35,000 employees and 400 offices nationwide, we provide flexibility and career growth in dynamic work environments.

Assist the Project Manager in all phases and aspects of the project.
• Prepare the detailed project construction progress schedule in coordination with Superintendent, Project Manager, subcontractors and suppliers. Update the schedule on a monthly basis or as required by the Contract.
• Distribute all short interval and overall project schedules. Ensure subcontractors have the most up to date scopes of work.
• Work to obtain all necessary permits as requested by the PM.
• Complete sub evaluations/comparisons of bids, scope review, and complete buyout as requested by PM
• Ensure contracts, insurance, and bonds are current and received before subcontractor performs any work
• Secure properly executed subcontract and purchase order agreements, insurance certificates, bonds and other documents as required to protect the interest of the Company.
• With the Superintendent, monitor and expedite the delivery of materials.
• Assist the Superintendent to ensure that the project is constructed in accordance with the contract requirements and specifications and with the required quality.
• Assist the Project Manager in the development of the monthly job status report and participate in the preparation of the ACR.
• Complete quantity take-offs as requested by estimating and PM.
• Possess working knowledge of all project plans, specifications, contract with Owner, subcontracts, purchase orders, daily correspondence, shop drawings, submittals, and all other project related documents, and maintain a complete and accurate set of as-builts.
• Assist in the preparation of change proposals, change orders review, issues change orders to subcontractors and Project Accountant.
• Document potential schedule delays and promptly notify supervision to submit request for extension of time and/or additional costs as per terms of Contract.
• Keep the Project Manager fully informed in a timely fashion with regard to any and all problem areas on the project.
• Consistently follows/enforces the Company's safety procedures and policies.
• Actively participate and/or lead post-bid, buyout, coordination, lead team, subcontractor, staffing, scheduling and other meetings.
• Prepare meeting minutes as directed by Project Manager.
• Maintain and Track Project Closeout Activities.
• Visit project sites to evaluate progress and to respond to customers' concerns or questions
• Assist in managing the field and project team successfully and collaboratively.
• Participate in developing and maintaining project schedule.
• Other related duties as assigned or needed.

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or related degree. A combination of education & experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 2+ years' experience in heavy civil construction projects desired

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Proficient in Microsoft Suite and other management software
Organized and detail-oriented
Strong communication skills both oral and written
Ability to multi-task effectively
Self-starter who works well independently
Adaptable and calm under pressure

What's in it for you:

Financial Wellbeing

• Compensation $98,000-$110,0000 / year, commensurate with experience
• 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)

Health & Wellness

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
• Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance

Family & Lifestyle

• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave
• Military Leave, including Differential Pay and Benefits Continuation
• Employee Assistance Program

Planning for the Unexpected

• Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment
• Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage
• Emergency Travel Assistance Program
• Group legal plan

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need accommodation as part of the employment process, contact ceicareers@mastec.com. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual requests regarding application status. Please log into your candidate profile for up-to-date information.

MasTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.

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