Assistant Project Manager

Assistant Project Manager

We are currently looking for a motivated individual who wants to develop his or her skills and gain experience in construction/project management. Reporting to the Project Managers, the Assistant Project Manager helps ensure proper project control by recording and distributing all project information. This position is the first step in the development process for Project Managers, Field Supervisors, and Project Executives. We will provide supplemental in-house, on-the-job, and other training to qualified individuals to ensure their effectiveness and success. The ideal candidate for this position is a candidate for an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field and has good computer skills. Full-time or Co-op experience with the responsibilities as listed is preferred, but not required. Experience/skills in using CAD a plus.

Responsibilities:

• Reviews design documents and shop drawings/submittals for consistency with contract scope of work
• Reads and understands project drawings and specs
• Produces and distributes document tracking and status reports using Prolog Manager Software
• Develops and implements submittal and shop drawing schedule as required to maintain master project schedule
• Reviews shop drawings, product data, and samples for conformity with Contract Documents and proper dimensional control
• Processes shop drawings and submittals for required approvals by Architect and Engineers
• Purchases materials and engages subcontractors for assigned trades
• Ensures accuracy and completeness of subcontract scopes of work
• Develops project material delivery schedule as required to maintain master project schedule
• Produces, tracks, and distributes material delivery status reports
• Expedites submittals, shop drawings, samples, mock-ups, and delivery of materials
• Solicits subcontractor pricing of changes and helps confirm their accuracy
• Assembles change order requests to the Owner for review by Project Manager
• Sets up and oversees change order status and tracking system
• Attends project meetings and records/distributes meeting notes
• Coordinates project close-out effort
• Expedites and obtains all record documents and helps assemble Owner’s Manuals
• Pursues individual training and goals set at performance review
• Promotes business development by projecting a positive image of the company during interactions with employees, clients, subcontractors, and vendors
• Nurtures relationships with clients and maintains contact after the project has closed

Qualifications:

• Candidate for an Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management or equivalent education/experience
• Full-time or Co-op experience in the responsibilities described is a plus, but not an absolute requirement
• Strong desire to learn from others and a willingness to participate in in-house, on-the-job, and other training to be successful
• Must be computer literate and experience with related in-house programs (Prolog Manager, Microsoft Project, Word, Excel, etc.)