Assistant Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Assistant Project Manager Job Description

Assistant Project Manager is a primarily technical position for individuals that typically possess between two and five years of experience within a consulting structural engineering or similar firm. This role is a progression of the Engineer roles below it and Project Engineers must possess all skills listed for those roles. This is primarily a project-oriented position. Individuals shall be capable of completing the technical portions of smaller projects, or significant portions of larger projects, accurately and completely, with minimal supervision and oversight. Projects are reviewed intermittently by Senior Project Managers or Principals. Assistant Project Managers are introduced to Project Management skills and tools and are expected to utilize them for their projects. The Assistant Project Manager’s performance is judged primarily on the accuracy and consistency of results as well as the level of independence with which those results are achieved.

Duties and ResponsibilitiesTasks

1. Generation of 3-D Building Information Models (BIM) and 3-D Structural Analysis and Design Models utilizing advanced software programs including the oversight of other technical staff in production of these items
2. Computer-aided and hand-calculated structural analysis, design, and detailing of steel, concrete, masonry, and timber systems including the oversight of other technical staff in production of these items
3. Design and detailing of both simple and complex framing details
4. Complete coordination of the structural design with other design professionals including Architects and Engineers of various disciplines
5. Complete preparation of deliverables including Construction Documents within the Autodesk REVIT environment
6. Review and review oversight of structural submittals and basic RFI’s
7. Construction Observation and Special Inspections
8. Provide management and direction for less experienced staff assigned to your projects

Deliverables

1. Production and issuance of complete and accurate deliverables including the assemblage of construction documents and reports
2. Production, compilation, and issuance of accurate and orderly-kept calculations by self or others
3. Production, compilation, and issuance of accurately extracted structural plans and details per JG drawing presentation standards
4. Production, compilation, and issuance of Field Observation, Inspection, and Investigative Reports per JG reporting standards

Project Management

1. Complete all individual and group training of and related to project management including:
   • Project budgeting (Ajera)
   • Proposal creation
   • Project initiation and closeout
   • Project costing / profit reports (Ajera)
   • Billing
   • Accounts Receivable
2. Utilize those skills independently for smaller projects and in conjunction with more senior staff on larger projects

Knowledge RequiredTechnical

1. Mastery of Model Building Codes, i.e., FBC and IBC and Design Standards, i.e., ASCE-7
2. Mastery of Material Codes and Design Standards, i.e., ACI-318 and AISC Manuals of Steel Construction
3. JG design, BIM modeling, and drawing presentation standards, where applicable, and the ability to convey these standards to less experienced staff
4. Software user manuals, i.e., Autodesk REVIT, RAM SS, RAM Concept, Enercalc
5. Mastery of steel, concrete, masonry, and timber design methodology
6. Mastery of Field Observations and Reporting and how to provide direction in such situations to lesser experienced staff
7. How to effectively and affirmatively represent the Company in critical Client and Project related situations including kickoff meetings, coordination meetings, and site meetings

Managerial

1. Introductory Project Management as described above
2. Ability to positively guide and oversee less experienced technical staff assigned to your projects

Work Quality

• Production of logical and accurate results backed by organized and clearly presented structural calculations that are easy for supervisors to understand
• Follows JG’s design, BIM modeling, and drawing presentation standards, where applicable

• Use of proper grammar within written and verbal communication
• Production of neat, accurate, and graphically pleasing documentation including reports
• Schedules timely in-house task/project quality reviews of his/her work and follows through on review comments

Time Management / Efficiency / Self-Motivation

• Sets goals throughout the day for the completion of individual tasks.
• Seeks collaboration with the supervisor in the determination of allotted time per task and produces work in the allotted time period.
• Works to simplify computational and other tasks
• Completes tasks on time and only once. Spends little time correcting errors or incomplete or erroneous documents.
• Logs time accurately on a daily basis per Project Manager’s contractual agreements.
• Voluntarily seeks job knowledge outside of office hours including the reading of textbooks, learning manuals, software manuals, and industry trade publications.

Communication and Teamwork

• Provides communication point for small project teams
• Speaks clearly and efficiently to colleagues, supervisors, clients, and other industry professionals. Uses accurate technical terminology
• Writes grammatically correct, efficient, and technically accurate reports, emails, or other inquiries
• Works collaboratively with others. Openly and thoroughly shares information with others

Leadership and Culture

• Provides direction and positive feedback for small project teams.
• Reaches out to instruct others when their technical acumen on a subject is greater than his/her colleague’s.
• Displays an enthusiastic and positive attitude. Treats co-workers with respect. Works to resolve disputes, not promote them. Arouses enthusiasm in others and promotes their development.
• Is an internal champion of JG. Sets positive examples to other employees.
• Provides management with constructive suggestions on ways to make JG a better company and a better place to work.

Firm Promotion

• Provides a positive client experience, particularly at parallel levels of other organizations.
• Conducts his or herself in a professional manner with all industry contacts. Provides helpful consultation and recommendations to project team members.
• Communicates accurately through verbal, electronic, and written channels. Always Promotes JG and their services.
• Responds to client and project concerns and needs in a professional and timely manner.
• Seeks and presents additional opportunities for JG through current and past industry contacts.
• Participates in project or client presentations when individual’s skill set aligns with pursuit.