Assistant Project Manager

• Promotion path to Project Manager in 6-12 months
• Top benefits: high base salary, excellent health benefits, strong culture

About Our Client

• My client is a well-established, highly respected multi-family general contractor in the Phoenix market, currently in their 31st year of business. All work is ground-up, new construction and 100% local to Maricopa County.
• Projects: are Ground-up multi-family new construction only. Average project size: $85M-$90M, typically 250+ units.
• Culture: Strongly team-oriented and collaborative environment. PMs and Superintendents operate as equals - no hierarchy!
• Leadership is hands-on and involved in the details - but there is no micromanagement and a big emphasis on accountability. Leadership encourages asking questions and continuous growth and always have an open door policy. PMs & Superintendents are to be the "CEO of their own work."
• No layoffs in company history. They have a very high retention rate due to culture and leadership access.
• Great work/life balance

Job Description

• This individual will oversee all facets of projects including the physical construction, schedule, required reports and financial aspects as well as interacting with architects, engineers, tradesmen, subcontractors and owners.
• Interact directly with project owners as required including attending meetings with partners and project managers.
• Bi-weekly project updates with entire team.
• Work closely with owners as needed, including walk-through' s, for bid preparation and proposal development.
• Communicate and interact with sub-contractors and component suppliers such as concrete, steel, joist, precast and masonry.

The Successful Applicant

• Degree in a construction related field (Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture)
• 1-3 years of Assistant Project Management experience - want someone they can help shape
• Passion for building relationships at every level (clients, subcontractors and co-workers)
• Ability to multi-task, stay organized, and committed to excellence
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Knowledgeable in construction means and methods
• Assisting in solutions to job-related issues for a win-win outcome
• Able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment that can change readily
• Approaches challenges with a "can do attitude"
• Disciplined work ethic

What's on Offer

• Base salary up to $120,000 (based upon experience)
• High bonus earning potential (both company and personal)
• 401K with company match
• Full benefits (Health, Vision, Dental)
• Life Insurance
• Short and long term disability
• Company tech (cell phone, laptop and iPad)
• 3 weeks PTO starting
• Paid company holidays
• Sick days
• Great work/life balance