Associate Construction Manager

ESP Associates, Inc.

Associate Construction Manager overseeing water and utility construction projects at ESP Associates, Inc. Located in Fort Mill, SC office managing multiple projects simultaneously.

Posted 8/1/2026full-timeFort Mill • South Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project and construction management, particularly in utility infrastructure and telecommunications. Proficient in contract administration, budget preparation, and compliance with engineering principles and construction practices.

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Project ManagementConstruction AdministrationUtility Infrastructure ManagementContract AdministrationTechnical Writing

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Hard Skills

Construction ManagementProject ControlsCost EstimationQuality ControlConstruction InspectionData CompilationStatistical AnalysisBudget PreparationSchedulingField Layout Verification

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationRelationship BuildingMulti-taskingCritical ThinkingProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ProjectScheduling Software

Industry Keywords

Water ConstructionWastewater ManagementTelecommunicationsHeavy Civil ConstructionPublic Agency ProjectsFiber Outside Plant DesignSafety PracticesConstruction StandardsEngineering PrinciplesAACE Class 3 Estimation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for the project and construction management of water, wastewater, utility, fiber broadband, telecommunications, heavy civil, transportation, and/or building projects.
Works at local and remote jobsites, as assigned.
Implements, manages, and supervises project controls (cost, schedule, quality) on various projects sizes serving various clients.
Manages client budgets for construction phases of work, consults regularly with supervisor on cost and budgetary issues on projects.
Works with contractor with an understanding of and critical thinking evaluating construction schedules especially as it relates to critical path offering suggestions and advice on resolving issue or providing ideas for improvement.
Attends and assists in management of weekly project progress meetings.
Manages the oversight of daily logs of construction and inspection activities and prepares and reviews progress reports.
Creates, reviews, edits, and distributes meeting minutes and supporting project documentation.
Assists in development and manages construction quality control and assurance programs.
Performs regular construction inspection and observation work to ensure compliance with specifications, standards, and codes.
Writes, develops, and distributes monthly dashboard reports of project progress.
Assists in management of contract administration of various project types (GMP, Unit Price, Cost Plus, etc.) including development, review, and approval of pay applications, change orders, field orders, and change directives.
Coordinates work items, scheduling, and communication amongst contractors, utility companies, governmental agencies, citizens, and others as needed.
Manages overall project closeout and commissioning activities including punch list, completion certificates, warranties, start-up and testing, early project operations and final payment procedures.
Ensures accurate record drawings and as-built documentation is maintained throughout project delivery.
Performs field layout verification, and construction-grade surveying and advises supervisor(s) on quality issues related to contractor’s work.
Verifies material and equipment received is compliant with approved submittals and shop drawings prior to incorporation into the work.
Schedules and reviews testing of materials such as concrete, soil, and asphalt to verify the physical properties and ensure compliance with specifications and standards.
Develops and prepares project invoicing, completing timely reviews, and accurate reporting of project costs.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a minimum Associates degree in Construction Management or Engineering (3-5 years of strong experience in public and/or utility construction administration or fiber outside plant design may be substituted).
Minimum 5 years of increasingly responsible experience in construction administration with an emphasis in the following areas: Project/construction management, including utility infrastructure, telecommunications, outside plant fiber design and construction, and/or instrumentation and controls.
Construction and project management
Contract administration
Construction management experience related to private, municipal or federal agency projects
Preferred: Experience in engineering or construction with an emphasis in construction management, and/or project administration with appropriate educational background.
Knowledge of engineering principles and construction practices related to heavy civil, commercial, and public buildings, water, wastewater, pipeline, telecommunications, and road/bridge construction.
Ability to ensure compliance with, and follow, standard safety practices and procedures common to construction work.
Understanding of construction phasing and practices and ability to implement this knowledge in accurate scheduling and project controls.
Demonstrated ability to compile data and statistics and evaluate and write reports.
Technical writing skills.
Knowledge of the preparation of budgets, and proposals, and assist with job cost management.
Ability to prepare construction cost estimates for design and construction projects to an AACE Class 3 level of accuracy.
Ability to effectively communicate using both oral and written communication to internal, and external teams and clients.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, clients, and the public.
Ability to multi-task and handle multiple projects at one time.
Ability to perform mathematical calculations; ability to perform statistical analysis.
Microsoft Project and scheduling software experience.
Candidate must be able to pass a drug screen, background check, and have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the company's driving (MVR) policy.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation with yearly performance reviews and discretionary annual bonuses
401(k) (Traditional & Roth plans) with a guaranteed employer match of 100% up to the first 3% and 50% on the next 2% (eligibility after 60 days)
PTO (Paid Time Off) & 10 Paid Holidays
VTO (Volunteer Time Off) of 4 hours each year (prorated during first year based on hire date)
Tiered Health, Vision & Dental Insurance Options (eligibility after 30 days)
Behavioral Medicine through Teladoc
Short-Term Disability Insurance (Employer paid)
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Pet Insurance
Education Reimbursement Opportunities
Flexible and Dependent Benefits Plan
Referral Bonuses