Assistant Construction Manager

Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group, LLC•Birmingham, AL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Construction Manager (ACM) supports the Construction Manager in delivering safe, high-quality projects on time and within budget. This role is field-focused and responsible for supporting daily construction activities, supervising field operations, minimizing risk, and ensuring work is completed in the best interests of QPS, our clients, and project teams. The ACM assists with planning, execution, controls, and closeout while helping maintain balance between scope, schedule, budget, and quality.

Requirements

10+ years of progressive field experience in the power delivery industry
Includes hands-on construction, supervision, and construction management of union power generation projects
Experience with combined cycle power plant construction
Strong organizational and communication skills
High school diploma or equivalent required

Nice To Haves

Strong background in civil, earthwork, and concrete construction
Current union membership
Prior experience supervising field teams
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field (or equivalent experience)
OSHA 30 certification
Graduate of a Building Trades Apprenticeship Program
Experience with SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, Primavera P6, and project management software
Estimating experience
Strong relationship-building and team leadership skills
Self-motivated with excellent organizational abilities
Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills
Solid understanding of construction means and methods
Knowledge of EPC and Design-Build project delivery
Ability to work effectively with design and construction teams
Strong written, verbal, and electronic communication skills
Proficient with MS Office and cloud-based systems

Responsibilities

Support and coordinate daily field construction activities
Assist with administration of subcontracts, purchase orders, and project documentation
Monitor construction progress to ensure alignment with scope, budget, schedule, and quality objectives
Help manage subcontractor performance and material, equipment, and vendor coordination
Prepare, review, and route RFIs and submittals for constructability and compliance
Support budget tracking, schedule updates, and quality management efforts
Assist with implementation and enforcement of QA/QC standards
Support Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) compliance and subcontractor safety initiatives
Help prepare and update project schedules, pay applications, status reports, and progress documentation
Assist with project setup, temporary facilities, and site logistics
Support crane operations, heavy lifts, and heavy haul activities
Maintain field document control and accurate daily records
Prepare daily reports, take progress photos, and document field activities
Understand baseline schedules and milestone dates and help communicate schedule requirements
Support development and weekly updates of short-interval (3–4 week look-ahead) schedules
Assist with tracking and reporting Physical Percent Complete (PPC)
Comply with company policies, procedures, and standards
Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned