Assistant Project Manager

WH Bass, an employee‑owned general contractor, is seeking an Assistant Project Manager. Responsibilities Partnering with Project Manager throughout the project to support in the following areas. Review subcontract bids for completeness, revise as necessary and negotiate the best possible contract with subcontractors and material suppliers. Help maintain a project schedule consistent with contractual requirements. Reviewing and maintaining a schedule pace that will ensure timely completion. Issue Purchase Orders for necessary materials. Help maintain project budget. Participate in preconstruction meetings with appropriate parties. Conduct periodic job meetings during construction with appropriate parties. Support to the Superintendent to ensure job specific safety requirements are established and complied with by all project participants. Process all required paperwork for both internal and external use. Travel as necessary to help support assigned projects. Ensure a strong project closure by proactively determining and executing customer's requirements for “turnover”, completing all required documentation, acquiring all lien waivers and final payments. Qualifications and Education Requirements Degree in Construction Management and a minimum of 3 years internships, co‑ops and/or work in a construction related field. Building Operations – experience in field operations and construction means and methods, including scheduling, ordering, field supervision, quality control, production of all phases and project closeout. Estimating – Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications and other documents as well as develop sub bid packages, negotiate, and award subcontracts. Client Relationships – establishes positive relationships with clients with the ultimate responsibility to provide the best customer service in the industry. Financial Understanding – understands project cost reporting systems and can use them to accurately communicate the financial status of a project. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, organized with strong problem‑solving skills. Computer proficiency in the Windows environment. Compensation & Benefits WH Bass offers industry leading compensation and a full range of benefits including medical, dental, 401(k) and paid time off. Additionally, since WH Bass is employee owned, an ESOP is available for all employees. WH Bass, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a safe work environment and to fostering the well‑being and health of its employees. #J-18808-Ljbffr