Assistant Construction Manager Jobs in Missouri
Assistant Construction Manager jobs in Missouri are active and growing, with demand concentrated in commercial, infrastructure, and industrial construction sectors and roles available from entry-level coordinator positions up to experienced project support leads. Kansas City, St. Louis, and Springfield anchor most of the hiring, where large contractors and developers like McCarthy Building Companies, JE Dunn Construction, and Clayco regularly staff project teams. The most sought-after specialties in Missouri include commercial ground-up builds, transportation infrastructure, and healthcare facility construction. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Description
The Assistant Construction Manager will assist the Construction Project Manager, Project Manager, Site Manager, and/or the Engineer Procure Construct (EPC) Project Manager or Program Manager with day to day management of project safety, quality, schedule, cost control, contracts, subcontractors, suppliers, procurement, proposals, estimates, documentation, turnover, client interface, field-based activities, and other duties required to execute Engineer Procure Construct (EPC) projects, construction management, and program management ventures. This position will work on a diverse array of projects across multiple industries including aviation, commercial building, electrical transmission & distribution, facility, manufacturing, oil & gas, power generation, process, and water.
- Adhere to company's safety programs, training, and policies as well as collaborate with the project team to manage the Safety & Health performance of project team members, contractors, and others as required.
- Collaborate with the Project Management team to build client relationships while interfacing with the client for proposal and project related items.
- Assist in the development of internal and external project risk reviews with the Project Management team and consult with the Legal Department as required.
- Coordinate and assist in the development and implementation of the Project Execution Plan, Quality Assurance Plan, Safety & Health Plan, Subcontracting Plan, Project Staffing Plan, Organization Chart, and Procurement Plan.
- Contribute to the negotiation, approval and execution of multiple types of prime contracts, subcontracts, purchase orders, and change orders.
- Develop the project plan for site mobilization and demobilization and support the Construction Manager or Site Manager with implementation.
- Secure applicable project permits required for the project.
- Support development of and coordinate the potential bidders' registration and pre-qualification efforts on behalf of the Project team.
- Prepare Request for Proposal (RFP), support detailed scope of work development, bid and selection process, creation of contract documents for the purpose of subcontractor and client contractor selection and award.
- Support the implementation of multiple project specifications, drawing releases, and design changes.
- Execute downstream contract administration, including Request for Information (RFI's), submittals, meeting minutes, change management, and claims mitigation.
- Support project cost reporting, scheduling, work breakdown structures, project set-up and closeout, and field progress tracking processes.
- Prepare information for and report project status, risks, schedule, costs, and cash flows at project and corporate level meetings to internal and external stakeholders. Develop and distribute meeting minutes as needed.
- Support the Prime Contract, subcontract, client contractor, and supplier invoicing process.
- Establish, review and implement the project documentation and filing systems and processes.
- Verify the project, client contractor, and/or subcontractor's insurance, licensures, taxes/duties, and securities are in effect according to the project requirements.
- Support and conduct project safety, quality, progress and financial audits and assessments as required.
- Facilitate the materials receiving and management process including inventory control, receiving of goods, storage, and transportation.
- Collaborate with Superintendents and Site Managers to verify compliance of subcontractor's client contractors contract documents, safety & health requirements, quality, and schedule.
- Facilitate the project turnover documentation, recordkeeping/retention, warranty and project close out processes.
- Assist with maintaining compliance on all project related activities by consistently applying company policies and procedures.
- Assist with the development of project labor agreements with building trades as required.
- Assist with onboarding of craft/field supervision as required.
- Analyze composite crew rates to determine labor and equipment costs.
- Work with field operations/craft hr team to appropriately staff projects.
- Analyze and monitor labor burdens including craft classifications, benefits and labor laws.
- Maintain accurate craft classifications and craft progression records.
- Assist with upholding standards of craft competency and training.
- Estimate, forecast and manage craft install unit rates, production rates to ensure earned value, schedule, change management and ensure cost metrics are met.
- Assist with applicable craft training.
- Manage construction equipment to ensure adequate inventory to complete projects.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
Qualifications
- Bachelor Degree in Construction, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field. and 3 years relevant construction experience required.
- Or Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement required.
- Excellent computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Access).
- Experience with document control, scheduling, cost control and project management software is preferred.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong organizational skills.
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills, and attention to detail.
- Ability to handle large volumes of work and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
- Multiple years of experience on construction project sites or executing program management in the industries of aviation, commercial, energy, government, manufacturing, oil & gas, process, transmission & distribution, transportation, or water is preferred.
- A basic understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
- Must be able to meet the company's driving requirements.
This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Job Field Construction Management
Primary Location US-MO-Kansas City
Schedule: Full-time
Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time
Req ID: 265369
Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-ME #CDB
Description
The Assistant Construction Manager will assist the Construction Project Manager, Project Manager, Site Manager, and/or the Engineer Procure Construct (EPC) Project Manager or Program Manager with day to day management of project safety, quality, schedule, cost control, contracts, subcontractors, suppliers, procurement, proposals, estimates, documentation, turnover, client interface, field-based activities, and other duties required to execute Engineer Procure Construct (EPC) projects, construction management, and program management ventures. This position will work on a diverse array of projects across multiple industries including aviation, commercial building, electrical transmission & distribution, facility, manufacturing, oil & gas, power generation, process, and water.
- Adhere to company's safety programs, training, and policies as well as collaborate with the project team to manage the Safety & Health performance of project team members, contractors, and others as required.
- Collaborate with the Project Management team to build client relationships while interfacing with the client for proposal and project related items.
- Assist in the development of internal and external project risk reviews with the Project Management team and consult with the Legal Department as required.
- Coordinate and assist in the development and implementation of the Project Execution Plan, Quality Assurance Plan, Safety & Health Plan, Subcontracting Plan, Project Staffing Plan, Organization Chart, and Procurement Plan.
- Contribute to the negotiation, approval and execution of multiple types of prime contracts, subcontracts, purchase orders, and change orders.
- Develop the project plan for site mobilization and demobilization and support the Construction Manager or Site Manager with implementation.
- Secure applicable project permits required for the project.
- Support development of and coordinate the potential bidders' registration and pre-qualification efforts on behalf of the Project team.
- Prepare Request for Proposal (RFP), support detailed scope of work development, bid and selection process, creation of contract documents for the purpose of subcontractor and client contractor selection and award.
- Support the implementation of multiple project specifications, drawing releases, and design changes.
- Execute downstream contract administration, including Request for Information (RFI's), submittals, meeting minutes, change management, and claims mitigation.
- Support project cost reporting, scheduling, work breakdown structures, project set-up and closeout, and field progress tracking processes.
- Prepare information for and report project status, risks, schedule, costs, and cash flows at project and corporate level meetings to internal and external stakeholders. Develop and distribute meeting minutes as needed.
- Support the Prime Contract, subcontract, client contractor, and supplier invoicing process.
- Establish, review and implement the project documentation and filing systems and processes.
- Verify the project, client contractor, and/or subcontractor's insurance, licensures, taxes/duties, and securities are in effect according to the project requirements.
- Support and conduct project safety, quality, progress and financial audits and assessments as required.
- Facilitate the materials receiving and management process including inventory control, receiving of goods, storage, and transportation.
- Collaborate with Superintendents and Site Managers to verify compliance of subcontractor's client contractors contract documents, safety & health requirements, quality, and schedule.
- Facilitate the project turnover documentation, recordkeeping/retention, warranty and project close out processes.
- Assist with maintaining compliance on all project related activities by consistently applying company policies and procedures.
- Assist with the development of project labor agreements with building trades as required.
- Assist with onboarding of craft/field supervision as required.
- Analyze composite crew rates to determine labor and equipment costs.
- Work with field operations/craft hr team to appropriately staff projects.
- Analyze and monitor labor burdens including craft classifications, benefits and labor laws.
- Maintain accurate craft classifications and craft progression records.
- Assist with upholding standards of craft competency and training.
- Estimate, forecast and manage craft install unit rates, production rates to ensure earned value, schedule, change management and ensure cost metrics are met.
- Assist with applicable craft training.
- Manage construction equipment to ensure adequate inventory to complete projects.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
Qualifications
- Bachelor Degree in Construction, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field. and 3 years relevant construction experience required.
- Or Applicable experience may be substituted for the degree requirement required.
- Excellent computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Access).
- Experience with document control, scheduling, cost control and project management software is preferred.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong organizational skills.
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills, and attention to detail.
- Ability to handle large volumes of work and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
- Multiple years of experience on construction project sites or executing program management in the industries of aviation, commercial, energy, government, manufacturing, oil & gas, process, transmission & distribution, transportation, or water is preferred.
- A basic understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
- Must be able to meet the company's driving requirements.
This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Job Field Construction Management
Primary Location US-MO-Kansas City
Schedule: Full-time
Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time
Req ID: 265369
Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-ME #CDB
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Where Missouri roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Assistant Construction Manager Job Market in Missouri
A snapshot from current Missouri openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Burns & McDonnell10
- Olsson2
- Nutrien1
- McBride Homes1
- Burman Companies1
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Construction & Real Estate
What Missouri Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in assistant construction manager jobs across Missouri.
- Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, or a related field required
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification required or expected before start date
- One to three years of field or internship experience on commercial or civil projects preferred
- Proficiency in project management software such as Procore, Bluebeam, or MS Project
- Strong understanding of construction scheduling, submittals, and RFI management processes
- Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to active job sites throughout Missouri
Assistant Construction Manager Jobs in Missouri: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become an assistant construction manager in Missouri?
Most assistant construction manager roles in Missouri are entered through a bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, or architecture, followed by field experience or an internship. Missouri does not require a state-issued license for this role, but obtaining an OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification and pursuing a Construction Manager in Training credential through the Construction Management Association of America strengthens any application with Missouri contractors.
Which companies hire assistant construction managers in Missouri?
Companies currently hiring assistant construction managers in Missouri include Burns & McDonnell, Olsson, and Nutrien, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Missouri's large general contractors and regional developers consistently staff project support roles across Kansas City, St. Louis, and beyond, making them reliable sources of openings throughout the year.
Which Missouri cities have the most assistant construction manager jobs?
St. Louis, Kansas City, and Springfield lead Missouri for assistant construction manager openings. Kansas City and St. Louis drive volume through their concentrated commercial development, major healthcare system expansions, and ongoing transportation infrastructure projects, while Springfield's steady regional construction market and growing industrial base support consistent demand for project support professionals.
Are there remote assistant construction manager jobs in Missouri?
Yes, but they're rare. About 0% of assistant construction manager openings tied to Missouri are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how site-dependent this role is by nature. The portions most likely to allow off-site flexibility include submittal coordination, scheduling updates, and document control, rather than the field oversight and subcontractor coordination that define most of the job.
How can I get hired as an assistant construction manager in Missouri with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is an internship or co-op with a Missouri general contractor while completing a construction management or civil engineering degree. Large firms like McCarthy Building Companies and JE Dunn run structured internship programs that frequently convert to full-time hires. Candidates without a degree can enter through field laborer or superintendent assistant roles and pair that experience with an OSHA 30 certification to make the transition into project coordination positions.
Where can I find and apply to assistant construction manager jobs in Missouri?
You can find and apply to assistant construction manager jobs in Missouri on Migrate Mate, which lists current Missouri openings in one place. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your experience and location, and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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