Assistant Project Manager - Mid Atlantic

Job Summary The Assistant Project Manager is responsible for leading the Project Team, which may include Project Engineer(s) and Project Superintendent(s), to manage construction projects safely, on time, within budget, and to the quality standards expected by our clients. The Assistant Project Manager protects and promotes Buch Construction’s interests in all matters and fulfills all duties and responsibilities. Location Fulton, MD – Servicing the Washington, DC and Baltimore, MD Metropolitan and surrounding Mid‑Atlantic and Southeast Regions Position Type Full‑time Duties and Responsibilities Knowing and understanding the inherent risks and hazards of the construction industry. The safety of each and every person on site is of supreme importance. Promoting and maintaining a safe project site, and monitoring and enforcing the Buch Safety Program in accordance with Buch policies and all federal, state, and local laws is paramount; Providing operational support and oversight in all phases of the project, preconstruction, construction, and closeout; Assisting, or leading, the preconstruction efforts including budgeting and bidding projects; Developing trade specific scopes of work; Preparing subcontract agreements and purchase orders; Procuring materials and coordinating subcontractors; Developing and maintaining project schedules; Coordinating, reviewing, and tracking submittals and RFIs to ensure schedules are maintained; Incorporating submittal and RFI responses, and drawing revisions into the construction documents to ensure a complete and current set is available at all times; Tracking and managing changes and project controls; Preparing closeout documents consisting of as‑built record drawings, operations and maintenance manuals, and warranties; Assisting with environmentally responsible and sustainable construction. Qualifications and Required Skills The Assistant Project Manager should have at least 3 years of relevant work experience and a Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, or at a minimum, an Associate’s Degree in Construction Management with related field experience. Basic knowledge of principles and practices of design and construction, including safety and quality standards, is required. The Assistant Project Manager should be organized, with the ability to properly manage their time and their team’s time, by prioritizing tasks. They should be analytical and possess critical thinking and problem‑solving skills. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, are essential, as is the ability to interact and collaborate with coworkers, clients, and outside vendors to provide quality work. The individual should be self‑motivated, committed, and show initiative to learn and further grow into a leadership position. Proficiency in the use of computers and other technology, and experience with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), Procore, Bluebeam, MS Project, P6, and other industry-specific software (including estimating, project management, and project controls) is required. Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Benefits; 401k Plan; Paid Time Off. Pay Range Annual Salary $70,000 - $85,000 (bonus potential). Physical Requirements Candidates must be aware of the physical demands of the construction industry and may be required to perform physical labor and other strenuous tasks necessary to the successful completion of projects. Candidates must be able to lift up to 40 pounds. They may be required to sit and stand for periods of time and travel significant distances in a given day. They must be capable of performing tasks that may require bending, reaching, pushing, pulling, climbing, and crawling. Candidates must have the ability to work in all weather conditions. #J-18808-Ljbffr Buch Construction