Construction Assistant Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Title:                            Assistant Project Manager

Department:                Consulting

Location:                      Phoenix, AZ Hybrid

Exempt Status:             Exempt

Position purpose

The Assistant Project Manager’s primary job duties include consulting with other staff and/or our clients regarding all phases of a construction project, including planning, pre-design, design, construction and post construction.  The Assistant Project Manager is responsible to provide the highest quality professional service within the established budgets.

Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks

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  Assist Abacus’ Project Managers, Estimators, Coordinators, and/or Directors in their daily tasks.
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  Review and analyze data pertaining to design consultants, develop conclusions and recommendations and present to Abacus Project Manager and/or client
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  Review and analyze data and (if applicable) bid information regarding contractors on behalf of client and make recommendations regarding same based upon cost and quality of work
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  Provide cost estimating services as necessary (independently or as part of complete project)
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  Consult with client regarding quality and/or cost of subcontractors the general contractor is considering and make recommendations regarding best approach and/or bid

Qualifications

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  Technical education and/or experience in at least some relative disciplines, project areas, including, but not limited to implementing the various phases of a project; planning, pre-design, design, construction, and post construction
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  Prefer some work experience, prefer working experience in the construction industry
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  Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent in construction management, engineering, architecture, or a related field

Preferences

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  Experience and/or education with technical knowledge of buildings and management systems for building projects
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  Membership and/or certification such as Construction Management Association, Project Management Institute, American Association of Cost Estimators, etc.