Assistant Project Manager

The Christman Company
Job Description:

Essential Job Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Produce and organize project documents consistent with Christman's risk management standards ensuring they are readily accessible for team members.
• Proactively prepare project documents for close-out, turnover, and archiving to allow efficient final compilation and delivery on schedule. Secure all contractually required documents, including safety programs, MSDS documents, insurance policies, and supplier prior to project commencement.
• Assist the Project Manager or above with specific aspects of the closeout process.
• Assist the Project Manager with compiling the project billing according to established contractual requirements, including timely receipt of waivers.
• Accurately summarize important discussions, questions, and decisions raised during regular project team meetings, owner meetings, and weekly subcontractor meetings.
• Assist the Project Superintendent to accurately identify and list items of incomplete work based on comparison of contract documents to work-in-place in each area and for each trade contractor. Partner with client and architect to establish punch list contents.
• Utilize current technology to expedite the punch list process ensuring it is completed within 30 days after substantial completion.
• Assist the Project Manager with identifying necessary inspections, create project-specific inspection log according to Christman standards, establish relationships with inspectors, schedule inspections, and ensure readiness for inspection.
• Responsible for overseeing all procurement, material tracking, inspection, and on-site storage.
• Update contract drawings to reflect all approved changes and ensure trade contractor documents updates.
• Monitor quality of work and compliance with construction documents, as assigned by the Project Superintendent.
• Assist Superintendents with daily reports and manage all progress and quality photos.
• Post all required safety information and signage to inform all workers and site visitors about site hazards and confirm appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including mandatory hardhats and safety glasses is worn at all times.
• Set a good example to all ELP's by wearing appropriate safety attire while on the job site.
• Model safety awareness and planning at all times while observing safety practices and report any concerns to the Project Superintendent or Project Manager.
• Supports the logistics process for all safety initiatives listed in the site specific safety plan.
• As assigned, will serve as a peer coach to newly hired Project Engineers and/or Assistant Project Managers.
• Complete assigned and required training for this role.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Work Environment The majority of work is completed outside at the construction site and in an office trailer where they will monitor the project and make daily decisions about construction activities. This position is often exposed to sounds and loud noises, such as construction equipment. The job requires wearing protective equipment when on the construction site (hardhats, safety glasses, and high visibility clothing). Temperatures and conditions may vary depending on the weather and seasons.


Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb, or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and talk or hear to operate a computer, phone, and telephone. Will also have to use hands and eyes to operate power tools, and construction equipment. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Expected Hours of Work Full time position. Extended hours and weekends may apply.


Travel Travel to and from the construction site is required, majority of the work will be done at the site. Most of the travel will be local, but some long-distance and overnight travel may be required depending on the project. Required


Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related job field.
• Minimum three (3) years of construction related industry experience. -or-
• Equivalent combination of the above education, training, and experience.

Preferred Education and Experience


Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related job field.


Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Have the ability to interact with and develop effective working relationships with a wide range of people, including internal and external customers, in different situations.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Able to plan, schedule, and organize tasks while completing work within established deadlines.
• Ability to follow instructions, respond to management direction, take responsibility for own actions, and keep commitments.
• Must have excellent written and oral skills.
• Basic computer knowledge of Microsoft 365 including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Have a passion for team-based planning and problem-solving.
• Have a wholehearted commitment to building strong partnerships to support project goals.

The Christman family of companies is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.As part of our company policy, this position requires successful completion of pre-employment screening, including but not limited to drug and background screening.

Notice to Recruiting Agencies (Unsolicited Resumes): The Christman Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our applicant tracking system, website, or to any Christman employee/affiliates. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Christman employees or its' affiliates will be considered property of The Christman Company and will be processed accordingly. Christman will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume without an executed agreement and assigned to a specific search.