General Contractor Assistant Jobs in Decatur, TX

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for leading and managing a team of project managers, assistant project managers, and superintendents to deliver exceptional results for our clients. The Senior PM is an executive level position, and is expected to identify, propose, close, and manage construction projects.

Location & Travel Details

You’ll get the opportunity to travel across the US, helping our team build infrastructure projects. This is a traveling position, requiring travel up to 100% of the time. You may support projects located in various states throughout the US. Potential project locations may include, but are not limited to, PA, KS, NC, SC, VA, GA, TX, FL, IA, WY, and additional locations are added frequently as our organization continues to grow.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Founded in 1979, Lemartec is a national general contractor and construction management firm and is part of the General Building group within MasTec’s Clean Energy and Infrastructure segment.

As MasTec’s vertical construction arm, Lemartec delivers complex projects across industrial, aviation, power, and large commercial markets. Led at the segment level by Manny García-Tuñón, the General Building Operating Group represents MasTec’s vertical construction capabilities and serves as the platform for future growth in this space.  As a MasTec company, Lemartec maintains international capabilities and strategic partnerships throughout the Americas and the Caribbean, enabling the execution of some of the most complex projects in the industries we serve. Through MasTec’s network of more than 22,000 professionals and subject matter experts in Engineering, Procurement, and Construction across over 400 locations throughout North America and the Caribbean, Lemartec is uniquely positioned to serve a diversified customer base.

With experience across all 16 disciplines of construction, Lemartec combines deep technical expertise with the strength, scale, and financial backing of MasTec to successfully deliver projects of any size and complexity.

MasTec’s Clean Energy & Infrastructure (CE&I) segment generates over $4 billion in annual revenue, providing construction services across industrial, renewables, and infrastructure sectors. In infrastructure, we specialize in general heavy civil construction, underground utilities, structures, electrical work, material production, roadways, bridges, specialty pavement overlays, environmental projects, and commercial buildings. Sustainability and safety are foundational to our culture and influence everything we do. 

MasTec, a minority-owned Fortune 500 company, has shaped the construction industry for more than 90 years. With over 35,000 employees and 400 offices nationwide, we provide flexibility and career growth in dynamic work environments. Join one of the largest construction firms in the country (Engineering News-Record [ENR]: #1 in Power, #17 Top 50 Domestic Heavy Contractors, #20 Transportation Contractor).

• Develops solutions to ensure that issues never become problems.
• Studies bid specs carefully, looking for potential issues before the commencement of the project.
• Develops contingency plans proactively to mitigate potential risks – in the event an item of the critical path is delayed.
• Understands the subcontractor scope and contracts, and identifies opportunities and risks.
• Ensure that every member of the team has a comprehensive Business Development plan to meet and exceed their targets.
• Attend interviews as required to close new business.
• Attend industry, social and non-profit events to build relationships and identify new opportunities.
• Proactively build and sustain relationships with targeted clients.
• Initiate new projects with architects, engineers and owners.
• Successfully identify and develop a specific niche.
• Proactively communicate with the client team at all times.
• Proactively develop relationships with the subcontractor community.
• Recruit new qualified subcontractors.
• Track and procure new work through the subcontractor community.
• Ensure accuracy of subcontractor requisitions.
• Lead a team of Project Managers and Assistant Project Managers to deliver exceptional results.
• Recruit high-caliber personnel from outside sources, college campuses, etc.
• Manage multiple project teams successfully while maximizing both profit and client satisfaction.
• Work with on-site Superintendents to deliver the highest possible quality and customer satisfaction.
• Lead the pre-construction/RFP package effort with the help of the estimating department.
• Build strong win-win relationships with other departments within Lemartec, including accounting, marketing, business development and estimating.
• Ensure that the project quality control plan is in effect and followed.
• Ensure that the punch list is completed to the client’s satisfaction.
• Submit project change orders to clients within Lemartec’s standards.
• Complete and distribute meeting minutes within 24 hours of progress meetings.
• Prepare, complete, and submit O&M manuals to clients within 30 days of substantial completion.
• Complete WIP reports within scheduled timeframe.
• Ensure that the job processes are followed in accordance with policy.

Work Experience and Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering or Construction. Additional 5 years of relevant work experience in lieu of experience.
• 10 to 20 Years of experience as a Project manager on commercial and industrial projects.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Familiarity with local specifications and supplements to each and with reading blueprints and
• Proficiency in planning, scheduling, and production, in P6, Microsoft Project or equivalent software and in Microsoft Office suite of software-Excel/Word/Outlook also needed along with estimating software knowledge.
• Excellent organizational, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• High degree of professionalism and strong work ethic
• Multi-tasks and stay focused on the big picture while addressing daily issues

 In addition to the above listed minimum requirements, candidates who poses the following skills, experience, and capabilities may receive greater consideration during the evaluation process:

• Ability to travel within the U.S

What's in it for you:

Financial Wellbeing

• Compensation $135k-$185k / year, commensurate with experience

• Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase
• 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)

Health & Wellness

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
• Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance

Family & Lifestyle

• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave
• Military Leave, including Differential Pay and Benefits Continuation
• Employee Assistance Program

Planning for the Unexpected

• Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment
• Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage
• Emergency Travel Assistance Program
• Group legal plan

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need accommodation as part of the employment process, contact ceicareers@mastec.com. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual requests regarding application status. Please log into your candidate profile for up-to-date information. 

MasTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.

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Work Experience and Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering or Construction. Additional 5 years of relevant work experience in lieu of experience.
• 10 to 20 Years of experience as a Project manager on commercial and industrial projects.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Familiarity with local specifications and supplements to each and with reading blueprints and
• Proficiency in planning, scheduling, and production, in P6, Microsoft Project or equivalent software and in Microsoft Office suite of software-Excel/Word/Outlook also needed along with estimating software knowledge.
• Excellent organizational, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• High degree of professionalism and strong work ethic
• Multi-tasks and stay focused on the big picture while addressing daily issues

 In addition to the above listed minimum requirements, candidates who poses the following skills, experience, and capabilities may receive greater consideration during the evaluation process:

• Ability to travel within the U.S

What's in it for you:

Financial Wellbeing

• Compensation $135k-$185k / year, commensurate with experience

• Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase
• 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)

Health & Wellness

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
• Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance

Family & Lifestyle

• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave
• Military Leave, including Differential Pay and Benefits Continuation
• Employee Assistance Program

Planning for the Unexpected

• Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment
• Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage
• Emergency Travel Assistance Program
• Group legal plan

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need accommodation as part of the employment process, contact ceicareers@mastec.com. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual requests regarding application status. Please log into your candidate profile for up-to-date information. 

MasTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.

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