Assistant Project Manager

Job Title: Assistant Project Manager

ABOUT US:

Blue World Construction has specialized in civil construction projects for over a decade, including work on major remediation sites, site grading and preparation, expansion of industrial processing plants and pumping systems, and installation of thousands of feet of pipeline. Our offices in Arizona, Texas, and New Jersey rely on our skilled, highly motivated personnel to deliver success on complex and large-scale assignments and have been recognized for the outstanding quality of our work. Once you join the Blue World team, we are committed to showing you respect, helping you grow, and providing you with job security and benefits.

Learn More at: https://bluwrld.com

JOB DESCRIPTION: Assistant Project Manager

• Blue World is looking for an individual with at least five years’ experience to join our team as an Assistant Project Manager to start immediately in our Glendale, AZ office. The position will be responsible for managing heavy site/civil, process systems, remediation, and/or water treatment /wastewater construction, including project estimating, project set-up, daily project management, and project closeout.

The compensation for this position is commensurate with experience applicable to the types of projects we work on.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Construction Experience – 5 years required; field experience a must in the areas of heavy site/civil, process systems, remediation, water treatment/wastewater construction.
• Position is based out of Glendale, AZ, and will support projects in AZ and surrounding states. From time-to-time support to our other offices in TX and NJ will be required. Travel work in the field as well as work in the office is required. This is not a flexible/work from home position because of the importance of interaction with the senior team members as well as field teams.
• Valid driver’s license – required and in good standing.
• Willingness to be in the field and apply “hands on” learning experience from previous employment and ability to learn new skills.
• Must provide references verifying experience.

Blue World prides itself on its Drug Free work environment. All employees are subject to an employee drug test, random drug testing, and an employment and annual physical.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Position requires very motivated individual that is not afraid to do field work and learn with their hands rather than watching/oversight.
• Position requires entrepreneurial spirit and strong work ethic as well as very good communication/listening skills and teamwork.
• Position requires field time and office time.
• Will work directly for Senior team members in AZ as well as TX and NJ when in the office to provide support on project estimating, project set-up, project management, and project closeout
• Will manage individual projects and work directly with client and superintendents.
• Excellent writing skills are necessary for this position. Technical writing samples must be provided during the interview process for assessment.
• Other responsibilities include preparation of submittals, schedules, project bids, project estimates, daily logs, procurement, subcontractor management, support to project superintendents.
• Goal for this position is grow into a solid project managerial role that is both technically competent and understands the trials/tribulations of construction/field work.
• Travel is required to surrounding states.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Required bachelor’s degree in engineering, preferably civil or mechanical, or Construction Management; other bachelor’s degrees may be considered if the candidate has the required construction experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in preferably civil or mechanical projects and field experience is required. Experience will be verified.
• Any experience with Operation & Maintenance (O&M) of remediation, wastewater or process systems would separate the candidate from others being considered.
• Any AZ wastewater operator license or other license such as Professional Engineer (PE), while not necessary, is something we consider a ‘differentiator’ when evaluating candidates.

TYPICAL HOURS/ SCHEDULE:

• Office schedule 8am – 5pm, Monday thru Friday; Field schedule 7am – 4pm, Monday thru Friday

PAY: competitive salary commensurate with applicable experience

BENEFITS: waiting period in accordance with the Corporate Employee Handbook, only full-time employees eligible

• 401 (k)
• Dental Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Vision Insurance

Blue World Construction is committed to our employees’ health and safety, and to making sure they are taken care of week in and week out. If you feel like you would make a valuable addition to our team, don’t hesitate to apply!