Assistant Project Manager

Job Purpose Assist the Project Manager with planning and managing construction projects and overseeing their progress along the way in a timely and cost‑effective manner. Responsible for obtaining bids, coordinating contracts, organization, permitting, implementation and scheduling of the projects. Duties and Responsibilities Create, update and maintain a variety of project controls that track the status of individual projects or task orders, changes, RFI’s, shop drawings and submittals, up‑to‑date drawing packages in Procore, materials, lead times and deliveries, permits, quality controls, safety, financial performance, and project close‑out. Analyze reports to create priorities that prevent delays to critical activities within the project. Create, review and process shop drawings and other submittals required to document the construction process. Negotiate and support the negotiation of contracts, subcontracts and purchase orders, including developing estimates and proposals, scope reviews and bid leveling. Manage and support the change management process, including updating logs, routing source documents to vendors, obtaining pricing, writing change orders, and ensuring timely execution. Support the estimating process. Establish, monitor, communicate and maintain project schedules using contemporary scheduling software and coordinate with a scheduling consultant, if applicable. Proactively identify issues that could lead to problems and facilitate solutions. Assist in ensuring that all aspects of the project are compliant with all contract terms and legal requirements governing the project and the community. Assist Project Manager in preparing monthly construction reports. Adhere to standard document control processes to ensure project files are set up and maintained in accordance with the uniform filing structure. Provide timely and cordial interaction with supporting work groups such as accounting, HR, Management, QA/QC, design professionals, etc. Participate in managing activities related to project closeout to ensure timely completion and that all closeout documentation is compiled in accordance with procedures. Assist with the evaluation of projects for constructability and value‑engineer cost savings. Participate in team and project meetings and prepare meeting minutes as directed by project management. Mentor direct reports for current success and future growth. Travel may be required for projects outside the city limits. Qualifications Working experience in construction. Knowledge of construction management processes, methods and building products. Understanding of all facets of the construction process. Familiarity with construction management applications such as Procore, Textura, Primavera. Ability to plan and see the big picture. Excellent time and project management skills. Bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture, engineering or related field, or equivalent experience. Benefits Advancement opportunities. Training. Low‑cost Medical, Dental, Vision. Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical, Limited Purpose). Health Savings Account. Voluntary Life Insurance. Long‑Term Disability Insurance. Company‑Paid Life Insurance. Company‑Paid Short‑Term Disability Insurance. 401(k) (Traditional & Roth) with Company Match. Employee Assistance Program. Paid Time Off plans including vacation, sick, floating holiday, bereavement leave, holiday schedule. Referral Bonus Program. Annual Bonus Program. Working Conditions The Project Assistant works onsite in the project office and reports to the main office as directed. Frequently exposed to fumes, airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and vibration. Occasionally exposed to extreme conditions and loud noise at construction sites. Position may also be performed in the local office and project sites in outside weather conditions. Physical Requirements Occasionally required to sit; climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Requires close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision and ability to adjust focus. Direct Reports Manages the Project Engineer as well as the Field Coordinators and Labor Foremen. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required. #J-18808-Ljbffr