Assistant Project Manager- Millwork

Job Description

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:

Assistant project managers are responsible for providing management support on project(s) from final contract until the completion of the job.  The job of the assistant project manager is to provide a support role in budgeting, managing, executing, and documenting aspects of the project(s) they are assigned to.  Assistant project managers will routinely work with the assigned project managers, department managers, and have routine exposure with executive management providing updates and ongoing analysis of each project.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for updating the project plan, presenting solutions to various issues

• Work with the project manager to manage the project to meet the needs of all parties and deliver expected project financials

• Facilitate and coordinate design and drawing reviews with customer, subcontractors, and internal support departments

• Manage all finished samples with general contractors, architects, and other stakeholders

• Coordinate updates to project timing

• Assist with project financials in managing all costs including internal and external resources to meet or exceed financial targets

• Coordinate change orders including required documentation

• Responsible for mitigating risk both upstream and downstream with customer and subcontractor for the project

• Participate in jobsite meeting with customer and subcontractors as required

• Communicate with all team members on all aspects of the project

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle and essential functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned for the position.

QUALIFICATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:  

• Qualified candidates will have an Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in a related field

• Minimum 2 years project management experience in the construction field is preferred

• Previous experience in the millwork industry is preferred

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Proficient in problem solving/analysis

• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, organize, and implement alternate solutions to challenges

• Strong sense of urgency

• Enthusiasm and willingness to learn

• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality at all times

• Internet savvy with competence in Microsoft Office applications. Strong MS Excel proficiency

• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team

• Ability to travel to meet the needs of the project

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and listen. While this position is largely a sedentary role, the employee frequently is required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, handle or feel, as well as reach with hands and arms.  

The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to five pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to see and differentiate color and to focus.

The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

This position operates in a professional office environment.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.