Assistant Project Manager

Assistant Project ManagerThe Assistant Project Manager will provide administrative support to project management. They will attend project meetings and perform administrative tasks associated with change orders, shop drawing acquisition and review, contact with subcontractors, contract revisions, and material tracking.Essential Responsibilities:Set up, organize, and maintain the construction project filing system on serverEnter, update, create, and distribute submittalsAssemble contract and subcontract routing process, including change ordersIssue letters of intent for major equipment and subcontractors, including lead times and submittal dataProcess and execute required construction permitsCreate and validate purchase orders and direct owner purchasesDevelop and manage project plan, tracking logs, risks and actionsObtain/provide notice of commencements and file notice to ownerCoordinate and schedule turnover meetings from estimating to operations, assign project numbers, and move files when projects are awardedRequest and maintain certificates of insurance across all departmentsAssist and backup Project AdministratorMinimum and/or Preferred Qualifications:Education:Associate's or bachelor's degree in construction management, Business Administration, or a related field. Equivalent work experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.Experience:2–4 years of experience in construction, project management, or administrative support, preferably in a mechanical, electrical, or specialty contracting environment.Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:OSHA 10 general industry or construction awareness, as the role interfaces with field teams and superintendents, preferred.Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified associate in project management (CAPM) through PMI, preferredSkill Requirements:Superior organizational and time management skills.Proven ability to develop project plan, track progress, identify risks and actionsMust be detail oriented.Able to work independently or as part of a team.Must possess the ability to multitask.Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.Work Environment:This job operates in both an office and a field environment. Must be able to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time.Reasonable Accommodation:Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions unless doing so presents an undue hardship on the Company's business operations.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.