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Assistant Project Manager

Field Operations — Atlanta, GA


McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is the oldest privately held national construction company in the country. We are a 100% employee-owned top 10 ENR company with the goal of being the best builder in America. Unlike many firms of our size, we are true builders; a fact which our clients appreciate since they continually come to us with their most complex building challenges. We provide general contracting, construction management, design-build and self-perform service nationwide. The firm has full-service offices in Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, Phoenix, Las Vegas, St. Louis, San Diego, Newport Beach, San Francisco and Sacramento, San Jose and Denver and has built in nearly every state with projects ranging in size from $1 million to $1 billion.

Key Responsibilities: 

  • Assist Project Manager in establishing the project chart of accounts, developing and updating the CPM construction schedule, developing subcontracts and purchase orders and producing a responsibility listing for entire project staff
  • Provide administrative support to the Project Superintendent and leadership and training to the project staff and engineers
  • Track, review and process Change Proposal Requests, Change Orders, Owner Payment Applications and, if applicable, claims
  • Monitor job costs, maintain accurate reports and assist the Project Manager and Superintendent in preparing quantity reports, analyzing the labor costs and completing quarterly profit project records
  • Assist in establishing, maintaining and leading the on-site Total Quality Management process
  • Manage the preparation and executing of the Project closeout process
  • Implement all applicable safety and EEO/affirmative action programs

Qualifications: 

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering or related field required
  • 3-7 years construction experience on relevant projects
  • Advanced knowledge of construction principles/practices required
  • Experience in managing field staff and building relationships with owners
  • Geographically mobile and able to relocate within a region
  • Strong work ethic and desire to work in a team environment
  • Demonstrated track record of jobsite safety excellence


McCarthy Building Companies is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer regardless of race, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religious beliefs, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.