Assistant Project Manager

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The Assistant Project Manager will partner closely with the Project Manager to direct all aspects of daily operations for earthwork, cap closure, and environmental remediation construction projects.  Provide leadership and direct oversight of the crew and heavy equipment onsite, daily earthwork operations including safety to ensure project work is performed on time, on budget, and safely. Currently, RECON is working on a long-term project in Steubenville, Ohio.

• Strategically connect RECON's company goals and objectives with daily operations in the field from initial development of project work through to demobilization and closure of projects  
• Support and work closely with Safety, lead efforts to implement and maintain company behavioral health and safety programs
• Direct the execution of project work in accordance with the scope of the contract; including pre-bid and proposal preparations, project start-up, contract management, resource allocation and cost controls, materials buy-out, subcontractor and cash flow management, and change order negotiations
• Manage the use of project control tools to report daily progress accurately, compile information for project status reports to track and communicate the progress of work being performed onsite 
• Use Risk Matrix and Key Performance Indicator (KPI) graphs to track and manage project risks
• Analyze physical progress and financial data of construction projects to generate timely and accurate forecasts that support performance status reports, including completion dates and financial results 
• Foster effective relationships with clients to achieve active cooperation, and prompt payments that promote opportunities to create new and additional business opportunities   
• Proactively coach and mentor project teams; maintain requirements for safety, quality control, and productivity throughout the duration of each project 
• Generate, prepare, and submit invoices for the scope of work performed and the terms of the contract, monitor payment status, and actively pursue late or partial payments in a timely manner
• Prepare estimates of probable costs of materials, labor, equipment, and subcontracts for construction projects based on contract, bids, quotes, schematic drawings, and specifications

• Five or more years of experience directing earthwork construction projects, running a crew/equipment related to soil treatment, soil stabilization and/or environmental remediation
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or a related discipline, or a combination of education and experience managing and directing operations for earthwork or environmental remediation projects 
• Progressive increase in financial responsibility and supervisory accountability with a proven track record of meeting project and company goals
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a high level of proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Project, Outlook, and Teams required; experience using Primavera (P6) software, cost estimating software and/or Groundworks would be a plus
• Must have the ability to work effectively with little or no direct supervision and thrive in a dynamic and fast paced work environment
• Willingness to work in a construction environment onsite as needed with exposure to dust, noise, and inclement weather
• Must be able to travel to project sites to work onsite and manage daily field operations, perform site walks, mitigate risk for the organization, etc. as required 

Recon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and others to apply.