Assistant Construction Manager

GFT is seeking an Assistant Construction Manager to join our Construction Services Team in Plainfield, NJ. This role requiring regular attendance in Plainfield, NJ field office.

At GFT, we’re not just engineering the future; we’re meticulously building it. Our comprehensive suite of construction and program management services reflects our unwavering commitment to excellence, safety, innovation, and sustainability. Our construction management services are the cornerstone of our commitment to transforming communities and enhancing lives. We oversee every construction phase to help ensure projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and to the highest safety and quality standards.

What you’ll be challenged to do:

You will support the delivery of the construction of a water treatment facility project that ensures safe and reliable water service for the community. Your work will involve overseeing the construction of a new treatment building, new chemical storage and feed systems, electrical, instrumentation controls, HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, and site work to complete the project. You’ll be challenged to apply your construction management skills across multiple disciplines, working with a team to maintain schedules, manage quality, and ensure compliance with safety standards while contributing to an essential public infrastructure project.

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following: 

• Conduct construction observation and inspection to ensure compliance with contract requirements.
• Prepare daily reports to document and monitor construction progress.
• Maintain project files.
• Review project schedules, monitor construction progress and report on the general progress of the work,
• Provide construction updates and proactively address any construction issues
• Monitor and inspect the use of approved construction materials and installation of approved equipment and piping.
• Support preparation and review of construction contractor payment applications.
• Assist with review of contractor’s change orders, including cost and schedule impacts.
• Review submittals, shop drawings, and technical data for compliance.
• Utilize construction management software for document management and tracking.
• Coordinate, observe, and document system startup and testing
• Coordinate with project managers, contractors, and clients to resolve issues.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies and applicable regulations.

What you’ll bring to our firm:

• High School Diploma

• Minimum of 3–5 years of construction management or related experience.
• OSHA 10-hour safety course

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).

• Ability to analyze and interpret construction documents, drawings, and specifications.

• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a project team.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license

What we prefer you bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management.

Compensation:

The salary range for this role is $81,000 - $118,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

Featured Benefits: 

• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.

Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives. GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™ 

GFT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law. 

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property of GFT.

Location: Plainfield, NJ

Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Employment Status: Full-Time 

Salary Range: $81,000 - $118,000: Salary dependent upon experience and geographic location

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