Assistant Project Manager

Assistant Project Manager

Great work starts with great people. At Flintco, you'll find respect, stability, and opportunity to grow your career. Established in 1908, Flintco maintains offices in 8 major cities and employs more than 900 talented and humble professionals. Ranked among the largest and safest contractors in the nation, we deliver projects across a wide range of market sectors, including healthcare, education, hospitality, sports, mixed-use/residential, advanced industries, and renewable energy. With self-perform capabilities in concrete, steel fabrication and erection, site work, and other critical services, we bring a distinct in-house advantage to every project. Guided by the core principles of our Ethos Safety, Quality, Honesty, Integrity, and Innovation our culture is rooted in accountability, collaboration, and commitment to shared success. Beyond the jobsite, we invest in the communities we call home, strengthening the places where we live, work, and build.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The Assistant Project Manager's Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following, however, other duties may be assigned. To perform in this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Review and assist in preparation and culmination of project estimates and bids, collaborative with upper management in selecting and assigning project personnel.
• Perform the selection of subcontractors and completion of contract arrangements and review and approve proposed materials and shop drawings from subcontractors and suppliers.
• Assist with preparation of the preliminary project schedule and when appropriate, the detailed project schedule using computer and standard company scheduling software.
• Ensure that all required project management/administrative prerequisites (i.e. cash flow plan, subcontractor list, manufacturer list, submittal/procurement logs, etc.) are prepared and submitted to the architect and ensure these plans are properly administered, as in submittals expedited, received, logged and approved.
• Collaborate with the Project Superintendent in overseeing the delivery of materials to the job site or outside storage and ensuring that their receipt is properly recorded.
• Monitor construction activities, resolve problems and issues which arise, especially those pertaining to changes, deficiencies and/or subcontractor performance. Prepare and provide monthly project status reports, project billings, and provide other information as required to keep upper management and client properly informed.
• Meet with owner representatives, subcontractors and the architect/engineer to review the progress of the job and discuss and resolve problems and issues that arise.
• Supervise and collaborate with Superintendent in conducting the substantial completion inspection and ensure that "punch list" items are completed. Ensure that close-out documentation is submitted (i.e. drawings, operation and maintenance manuals, and warranties from subcontractors and suppliers). Participate in and expedite fair settlement of final disputes, litigation, and final payment dispositions.
• Promote and administer Zero By Design process. Record project performance in regards to Zero Accident, Net-Zero Change Order completed on original schedule and Zero Punch List.

Knowledge/Skills/Ability

Knowledge and ability to prepare detailed planning for construction project, schedules and estimates and to make proper modifications to such, using a computer and standard company software. Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, shop drawings and technical specifications. Ability perform quantity take-offs, estimate construction costs, organize bid forms and bid packages, and manage project budgets. Ability and skill in communicating effectively, both orally and in writing, as in providing written and oral instructions to employees and in communicating with architects, clients and subcontractors. Knowledge of and application skills in geometry, trigonometry and algebra. Working knowledge of computers and basic software programs. Ability to manage project teams, large groups of personnel and ability to accomplish desired results through delegation. Working knowledge of company standard policies and procedures.

Education / Experience

BS in Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline, or equivalent combination of technical training and/or related experience. 3-5 years experience in construction management, including estimating, project scheduling and control, and management of field personnel.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit and smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Occasionally, especially when managing multiple projects and during problematic opening and/or closing phases of projects, mental stress can be taxing. May be required to work long hours for extended periods of time. Job involves minimal exposure to hazards on the job and occasional exposure to weather conditions.

Special Job Dimensions

Occasionally, especially when managing multiple projects and during problematic opening and/or closing phases of projects, mental stress can be taxing. May be required to work long hours for extended periods of time.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities