Assistant Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

The Romanoff Group of Companies, headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, with offices in eleven markets covering eight states, are a blend of commercial and residential, electrical, heating & cooling, and plumbing companies primarily serving the new housing construction market.

Since our founding in 1982, our growth has been fueled by the pride and craftsmanship of our team, supported by exceptional project management and industry-leading expertise. As a 100% employee-owned company, we are deeply committed to the success of our team. This sense of ownership is reflected in the professionalism, integrity, and dedication we bring to every project — and in the positive impact we strive to make in the communities we serve.

We are actively seeking qualified candidates for the Assistant Project Manager position to join our award-winning team.

Great Reasons to Join:

• 11x Employee Voted Top Workplace
• Highly Competitive Wage
• Excellent Benefits Package (Health/HSA/Vision/Dental/Life/STD/LTD/Accident and Critical Illness)
• $15k Company Paid Life Insurance 
• 401(k)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (We are 100% employee owned)
• Training and Support
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Advancement Opportunities
• Paid Apprenticeship and Educational Reimbursement

Standard Work Schedule:

• Monday - Thursday 7:30am - 4:00pm and Friday 7:00am-3:30pm. MUST be willing to be flexible as jobs may change.

Position Summary:

The Assistant Project Manager will provide project, supervisory, and coordination support regarding ongoing project requirements.

Position Responsibilities:

• Assist project managers in documenting and logging change orders, submittals, requests for information (RFI's), and other project documentation, as needed.
• Attend meetings and assist with project coordination activities as required to facilitate the success of the project.
• Work with supervisors, trade contractors, and suppliers to assist the operations team.
• Manage schedules, project progress, shop drawing requirements, and material releases to ensure adherence to project objectives, schedule completion and timely deliveries.
• Assist the Project Manager(s) in monitoring project performance on assigned projects. 
• Assist in managing established schedules and weekly reporting, project budget, and quality standards in compliance with plans, specifications, and shop drawings. 
• Assist in regular review of job costs, reports, project history, and purchase order history. 
• Review and interpret plans, shop drawings, and other project documents, to help identify change management needs, trade specific take-offs, and document pricing requirements. 
• Cultivate a working relationship with managers, supervisors, fellow employees, and customers that encourages a cooperative environment.
• Maintain knowledge of the national code and state-specific codes/amendments and understand how they are applied in projects in the surrounding areas.
• Attain and maintain knowledge of building construction means and methods.
• Accurately document project status updates in a timely manner. 
• Effectively manage tasks that require a change in work plans or schedules.
• Attain and maintain familiarity of relevant trade systems directly and indirectly associated with new construction.
• Responsible for reinforcing safety standards, report accidents or incidents to the Safety Manager in a timely manner as outlined per Company Policy. 
• Assist in the management of the close out processes, including updating punch lists and gathering information for record drawings. 
• Assist in creation of accurate and detailed material purchase orders for equipment and miscellaneous material.
• Directly manage small construction projects, under the guidance of a Sr. Project Manager, to develop the experience necessary to become a Project Manager.
• Maintain digital documentations such as purchasing and change orders. 
• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Required: Minimum of 6 months experience as an Assistant Project Manager, Project Coordinator, or Project Engineer or equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Required: High school diploma or GED.
• Required: Proficient computer skills in Bluebeam, Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, etc.)
• Preferred: Experience in the new-construction field. 
• Preferred: Associate degree and/or trade school.

Physical Demands:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. 
• Must be able to adhere to standing, walking, bending, squatting, sitting, and lifting.
• Must be able to pick up, lift, carry and move up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions (including heat, rain, cold and wind) while wearing appropriate PPE.

Benefits and Compensation:

We provide a comprehensive package of employee benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD additional voluntary benefits such as STD, LTD, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, paid vacation, and holidays; 401(k) and company paid Life Insurance, and we are 100% Employee Owned.

Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

EEO Statement:

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will provide employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws and prohibit discrimination and/or harassment of any kind.