Assistant Project Manager

We are Permasteelisa Group – the leading international façade specialist that has been shaping city skylines worldwide for generations. Looking to redefine the skyline or to be a part of the team who does? Join our Project Management Department as an Assistant Project Manager . In this role, you will oversee the operations of a construction project; you will work under the guidance of a designated Project Manager, assisting the project team and submissions on a designated curtainwall contract or section of a curtainwall contract. This position is in Portland, OR and will report to the Director of Project Management. Essential Functions Reasonable Accommodations Statement To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Develop an understanding of the bid and contract documents (trade contract, scope drawings, specification, exhibits, bid pricing and clarifications). Develop an understanding of the contract budget reporting system. Assist the Project Manager in. coordinating the in-house project team (designers, engineers, production, assembly, site personnel) for the assigned contract or section of a contract. coordinating the client’s team (project manager, architects, engineers, consultants), to ascertain contract time, cost and quality objectives, and organize project resources accordingly. developing, tracking, updating and reporting on the detailed project schedule for design, engineering, mockups, production, and installation activities. developing, tracking, updating and reporting on the contract schedule of values and payment requisitions, ensuring the project cash flow is met and payments received in a timely manner. developing, tracking, and updating the project submittal log by review and understanding of project specifications and contract documents. coordinating the Quality Management Department; developing, tracking, updating and reporting on the contract quality control and assurance system. pricing and purchasing of materials, equipment and sub-contracts, ensuring that both budgetary and specified contractual cost, time and quality requirements are met. researching, substantiating, presenting and reporting on changes to the contract scope. providing and submitting all required internal and external contract reports and submissions. Attend and take meeting minutes at all required external and internal meetings, as required. Issue minutes with assigned action items following meetings and track deliverables to ensure timely execution. Must communicate effectively on safety values, which are incorporated into the company’ values. Safety assessments are a priority withing in the company’s values and you must enforce and promote safety policies and procedures. Performs additional assignments per the Manager’s direction. At Permasteelisa North America, we are united by our shared values, which drive the way we conduct our business. Position Qualifications Competency Statement(s) Analytical Skills - Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem. Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards. Financial Aptitude - Ability to understand and explain economic and accounting information, prepare, and manage budgets, and make sound long-term investment decisions. Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions. Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly. Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task. Interpersonal – Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals. Communication, Oral – Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word. Detail Oriented – Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task. Honesty/Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be credible in the workplace. Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures. Innovative – Ability to look beyond the standard solutions. Education College education and/or equivalent experience in construction, project management or production related preferred. Experience 1 – 2 years of experience in curtain wall, engineering, architecture and/or construction preferred. Strong organization and people skills. Knowledge of project management practices and terminology. Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team-based environment. Strong written and oral communication skills. Well organized and able to work on multiple projects simultaneously. Computer Skills Working knowledge of MS Word and MS Excel. Working knowledge of AutoCAD (familiarity with drawings, able to read, review and navigate). Aptitude to learn any required in-house software. Other Requirements Strong verbal, written, analytical, and organizational skills. Ability to read and understand architectural drawings, structural drawings, and engineering designs. A self-motivated individual who enjoys detailed project work. Mechanical aptitude and ability to work well under pressure, mature and confidential. Must have the ability to interface with various departments and individuals, independently or as part of a team, as workflows dictate. Ability to develop procedures and tools for increase efficiency. This position qualifies as a safety-sensitive position . A safety-sensitive position refers to a job in which the employee is responsible for his or her own or other people’s safety. It also refers to jobs that would be particularly dangerous if performed under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Safety-sensitive positions are often the focus of drug and alcohol testing.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Typical office environment.

TRAVEL

Travel as needed to jobsites. Ability to travel internationally. Permasteelisa NA l Benson is an E-Verify and Drug and Tobacco-Free Workplace. We are an Equal Opportunity, M/F Veterans, People with Disabilities, Affiantative Action, and E-Verify employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sexual orientation, sexual identity, gender identity, national origin or ancestry, tribal affiliation, marital status, veteran status, political affiliation, disability status, medical condition, genetics, pregnancy, or any other considerations under federal, state, or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr SupportFinity™