Assistant Project Manager

CONSTRUCTION ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER

Macallan Works is a specialty contractor, that is part of The Macallan Group portfolio of companies, based in Marietta, Georgia. We are looking for a full-time Construction Assistant Project Manager. Our client portfolio includes historic restorations, senior living, municipal facilities, tenant build outs and residential renovations. The Assistant Project Manager supports the Superintendent/Project Manager on an assigned project, performs routine daily activities and assists in gathering and distributing information to team members.

what you get to do

• Facilitate project coordination meetings and other forms of communication, while overseeing and coordinating the technical aspects of the project.
• Allocate project resources appropriately; approves expenditures; employee contractor contracts.  Keep an accurate record and electronic database of all elements of the projects.
• Participate in pre-construction meetings/services
• Develop and maintain schedule with Superintendent input
• Prepare status reports and regularly monitor budgets, contractors and schedules. 
• Analyze and resolve field construction issues
• Prepare, review and distribute RFIs and maintain RFI log
• Prepare, review and distribute submittal packages and maintain submittal log
• Track and prepare pricing for change order related issues
• Maintain job material delivery and equipment rental log
• Maintain job files and as-builts
• Maintain thorough understanding of contract documents and subcontracts
• Prepare meeting minutes for all job meetings
• Complete required tasks daily: timesheets, purchase orders, work orders, daily paperwork package and collecting subcontractor daily job reports.
• Weekly project photos
• Inspect/verify material deliveries
• Manage project closeout and obtain all warranties required for final acceptance
• Maintain and coordinate punch list with Superintendent
• Ensure company procedures and standards are maintained
• Job will generally be performed in an office environment, but will require travel to and visit a Client's office, production facility or industrial/construction job site
• Other duties assigned

what we're looking for

• Knowledge in construction management principles, practices and methods, project management methods, workplace safety and budgeting
• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills
• Reading and understanding building plans, contracts, regulations and specs (preferred)
• Must have meticulous attention to detail to ensure data quality standards
• Must be able to maintain calendars and databases
• Ability to multitask, prioritize and thrive in a fast-paced work environment
• Able to work independently
• Must have professional approach and conduct
• An appetite for learning, and the ability to improve existing processes through new ideas and innovations
• Flexibility - you work well under pressure and adapt quickly to different situations and demands
• Perspective and a positive attitude

Ideal candidates will have

• Bachelor's degree in Building Science, Construction Management, Civil Engineering or equivalent degree (required)
• Minimum 2 years experience working in the construction industry
• Ability to read and understand drawings and specifications
• Experience with critical path scheduling
• AutoCAD experience highly desirable
• Experience in working with multiple discipline projects
• Excellent computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of construction code, laws, regulations and standards