Job Description
Assistant Construction Manager – Water
Norfolk, VA – Onsite
Job Description
The Assistant Construction Manager will provide support to senior project leadership including the Construction Project Manager, Project Manager, Site Manager, and/or the EPC (Engineer, Procure, Construct) or Program Manager in overseeing day-to-day activities. Responsibilities will span safety, quality, scheduling, cost control, contracts, subcontractors, vendors, procurement, proposals, estimation, documentation, client handover, stakeholder communication, and other field-based operational duties involved in executing EPC, construction management, or program-based initiatives. This role will contribute to various projects across sectors such as aviation, commercial facilities, transmission and distribution, industrial/manufacturing, oil & gas, power generation, process industries, and water infrastructure.
Responsibilities:
- Comply with company safety standards, policies, and training while working with the project team to monitor and support safety and health performance of personnel, contractors, and all involved parties.
- Partner with project leaders to support client relationships and assist with proposal development and project coordination.
- Contribute to internal and external risk assessments with the project team and legal as needed.
- Assist with creating and implementing plans such as the Project Execution Plan, Safety & Health Plan, Quality Plan, Procurement Plan, Staffing Plan, and Subcontracting Plan.
- Participate in negotiating and processing a range of contracts, purchase orders, and change orders.
- Help develop and execute plans for site mobilization and demobilization in collaboration with field leadership.
- Ensure necessary permits are obtained.
- Aid in prequalification and registration processes for potential bidders.
- Assist with drafting RFPs, defining scope, managing bids, and preparing contract documentation for subcontractor and vendor selection.
- Support implementation of design documents, drawing releases, and design changes.
- Handle downstream contract processes such as RFIs, submittals, change management, and claims tracking.
- Support project controls including cost reporting, scheduling, WBS (work breakdown structures), setup, closeout, and tracking field progress.
- Provide project updates including risks, costs, schedules, and forecasts for reporting purposes; prepare meeting materials and minutes.
- Assist with invoicing across all contractual relationships.
- Help manage the document control system and ensure compliance with documentation standards.
- Confirm project-related insurance, licensing, and legal requirements are met.
- Support project assessments related to safety, quality, financials, and performance.
- Assist with material receipt, inventory, storage, and transport coordination.
- Work closely with field staff to ensure subcontractors follow safety, quality, and scheduling expectations.
- Assist in managing project turnover documentation and closeout processes.
- Help enforce company policies and ensure all project activities adhere to procedures.
- Support labor agreement development where applicable.
- Aid in the onboarding of field personnel.
- Analyze labor and equipment costs based on composite crew rates.
- Work with field HR to properly staff projects and manage craft classifications and progression.
- Maintain records related to craft workforce development and training.
- Monitor unit rate performance and contribute to cost control and forecasting efforts.
- Help manage construction equipment inventory to meet project requirements.
- Carry out other duties as needed.
- Ensure compliance with all organizational policies and standards.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field plus a minimum of 3 years of construction experience; equivalent experience may be accepted in place of a degree.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access) required.
- Familiarity with document control, scheduling, cost tracking, and project management tools is preferred.
- Strong communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to perform in a fast-paced, multitasking environment.
- Preferred background includes experience on construction job sites or with program management across industries like aviation, commercial, energy, public sector, manufacturing, oil & gas, process, utilities, transportation, or water.
- Basic knowledge of standard accounting practices.
- Must meet company driving eligibility requirements.
Brooksource provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, citizenship, disability, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.