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MWH

Assistant Project Manager

MWH

. Support the team in engineering, coordination and construction of civil, architectural and structural packages on a large water infrastructure project in Gresham, Oregon .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeGresham • Oregon • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in project controls, financial management, and construction project oversight, with a strong focus on budget adherence, scheduling, and compliance. Proficient in managing project documentation and client communications while ensuring adherence to safety guidelines.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Project Controls ManagementFinancial ManagementConstruction ExperienceCMiC ProficiencyChange Management

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Hard Skills
Project AccountingBudget DevelopmentCost ForecastingResource ManagementSchedulingDocument ManagementQuality ManagementChange ManagementConstruction ManagementProject Compliance
Soft Skills
CommunicationCoordinationProblem-SolvingTeam SupportClient Liaison
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft WordCMiC
Industry Keywords
Water InfrastructureHeavy Civil ConstructionPublic Water InfrastructureWastewater InfrastructureConstruction Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Support the team in engineering, coordination and construction of civil, architectural and structural packages on a large water infrastructure project in Gresham, Oregon
  • Report directly to the Senior PM
  • Support delivery of civil, architectural and structural work, including procurement, contract management, change management, quality management and general management of work-related issues
  • Ensure work is performed on budget, on schedule and in accordance with contract documents and engineering standards
  • Evaluate and adjust project cost forecasts, resource requirements, commitment data and productivity variance reports
  • Manage cost functions of the project's Project Management Information System
  • Assist the Project Manager with the project change management process
  • Prepare and facilitate scope change notices and cost documents for client approval
  • Prepare monthly client billings based on costs incurred
  • Develop internal and external monthly project progress summary reports
  • Assist with writing, distributing and managing subcontracts and purchase agreements
  • Develop budgets, cash flow projections and project-specific reports, tools and spreadsheets
  • Liaise with project management, client, home office and consultants on project cost-related topics
  • Assist with establishing, implementing and documenting job-specific project controls standards
  • Follow company health and safety guidelines and policies

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • A Bachelor of Science or higher university degree in Business, Construction Management, or Engineering
  • An equivalent combination of experience, skills and training may be considered
  • Minimum of 5 - 7 years of experience in a project controls or project manager position
  • Part or all of this experience must be within a construction setting demonstrating increasing levels of responsibility in terms of project size and sophistication
  • Experience with project accounting and general financial management, scheduling, document management, and project compliance processes & audits
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and other normal business applications
  • Experienced with CMiC is highly desired
  • Heavy civil, structural or buildings construction experience of water retaining structures, public water/wastewater infrastructure, or similar industries
  • On-site construction field experience
  • Prior experience with CMiC
  • All positions require pre-employment screening, including drug and background check, as a condition of employment

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Health Insurance (medical, dental and vision)
  • 100% Company Paid Benefits: Employee Life & AD&D, Spouse and Dependent Life & AD&D, STD, LTD, Employee Assistance Program and Health Advocate
  • Voluntary Benefits at a Discounted Group Rate
  • Flexible Time Off Policy (includes vacation, sick and personal time)
  • Paid Parental Leave Program
  • 10 Paid Holidays
  • 401(k) Plan (company matching contributions up to 4%)
  • Employee Referral Program