Assistant Project Manager - Commercial Construction

Job Description

Job Description

Southpaw Solutions is a full service general contractor focused on delivering exceptional construction services to commercial clients. We aim to deliver a high level of professionalism and execution to small commercial projects.We differentiate ourselves from the competition by delivering projects on time at a high level of quality with minimal change orders. Our company mantras are: “Commercial Construction Made Easy” “Small Projects Big Ideas” & “No Change Orders Unless The Plans Change.” We serve local small businesses in the Upstate South Carolina market and national clients in the commercial sector. We believe in hiring talented people and empowering them with the tools and technology they need to succeed. We strive to offer unsurpassed home office support for our Superintendents. We believe in cultivating a spirit of fair partnership and teamwork with our Subcontractors. We will move mountains for our clients.

The Assistant Project Manager is responsible for supporting the Project Manager in ensuring the overall success of their projects. As an Assistant Project Manager with Southpaw Solutions you will be working closely with a Project Manager and assisting in estimating, budgeting, procurement, change management, scheduling, and managing payables and receivables for your projects. You will provide to field operations including safety, quality and proper coordination of all work at the jobsite. You will cultivate and maintain sustainable working relationships with design professionals, clients, subcontractors, and suppliers.

Desired Skills:

Strong communication and relationship building skills

Positive attitude with a solution oriented mindset

Ability to meet deadlines and work effectively under time pressure

Strong interpersonal skills

Capacity to develop and update project schedules

Ability to monitor and maintain quality and safety

Capacity for critical thinking, conflict resolution, and strategic planning

Organized with the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously

Must work efficiently and diligently under minimal supervision

Must be a detail-oriented and conscientious individual

Ability to read and comprehend plans and specifications

Qualifications:

Undergraduate Degree in Building Construction is preferred but not required

Commercial construction experience working for a General Contractor as a Project Engineer, Assistant Project Manager, or Similar Role

Direct supervisory experience managing subcontractors

Proficiency using a personal computer, tablet, and smartphone

Experience using Procore, Smartsheet, & Building Connected are preferred

Proficiency using spreadsheets is required

Frequent overnight travel throughout the US to visit project sites will be required - expected range of travel is 4 to 8 nights per month.

We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, 401k, and profit sharing for full time

employees.

Job Type: Full-time - Hybrid (Up to three days per week remote)

Work Location: Greenville, SC