Assistant Project Manager

About Suffolk Suffolk is a national enterprise that builds, innovates, and invests. We provide value across the entire project lifecycle through our core construction management services and complementary business lines in real estate investment, design, self‑perform construction, and technology start-up investment (Suffolk Technologies). By integrating data, artificial intelligence, and advanced technology through our Seamless Platform, we connect design, construction, and operations to deliver smarter, more predictable results and redefine how America builds. Suffolk – America’s Contractor – is a national company with more than $9 billion in annual revenue, 3 000 employees, and 17 offices in key markets such as Boston (headquarters), New York City, Miami, West Palm Beach, Tampa, Estero, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Las Vegas, Herndon, U.S. Virgin Islands, and others. Suffolk manages complex projects across healthcare, life sciences, education, gaming, aviation, transportation, government, mission‑critical, and commercial sectors. Suffolk is proudly privately held and led by founder, chairman and CEO John Fish. Suffolk is ranked #8 on ENR’s list of “Top CM‑at‑Risk Contractors.” The Role The Assistant Project Manager, Mission Critical works with the Project Manager in running the day‑to‑day project management operations on the job. Suffolk is seeking bold, curious, innovative, and caring individuals who want a career opportunity of a lifetime. We’ll challenge and inspire you to be your best, embrace what makes you unique, and help you act with purpose and integrity. Responsibilities Log in and track Contracts & Purchase Orders Use experience and judgment to price, approve and/or reject Project Change Orders, Submittals, and respond to Requests for Information Log in, track and review shop drawings and submittals and respond to Requests for Information Request Insurance Certificates from subcontractors to review for compliance with the Company’s insurance requirements Create and update Vendor and Subcontractor Contact Log Price and create Proposed Change Orders Submit, track response and issue Requests for Information Manage the building permit process and resolve any issues related thereto Plan revision submissions to municipality Work with Company Attorneys on contracts, insurance certificates, discrepancies & contract modifications Act as a liaison with subcontractors to resolve disputes, questions, or issues related to subcontractor work and progress Assist with Project Schedule Narratives Take Weekly Video and distribute to General Manager Create Weekly Meeting Minutes – Owner’s and Subcontractors meetings Set up coordination meetings with Subcontractors Distribute revised drawings to Subcontractors Write up descriptions for Purchase Orders and Subcontract Requests using best judgment Obtain and track Subcontractor warranty certificates Create close‑out manuals Conduct training for OSHA 10 or 30 Hour, HAZWOPER, and other safety topics Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in applicable discipline 2+ years of related Mission Critical experience or completion of Suffolk’s Career Start Program as a Project Engineer or Project Engineer with another firm Ability to manage and embrace change—respond and adapt to new processes and new ways of looking at old problems Computer literate Good communication skills Accurate with an attention to detail Must possess Suffolk’s Core Values: Passion, Integrity, Hard Work, Professionalism, and Caring Benefits Competitive salaries, auto allowances and gas cards for certain roles, access to market‑leading medical and emotional and mental health benefits, dental, and vision insurance plans, virtual care options for physical therapy and primary care, generous paid time off, 401(k) plan with employer match and access to expert financial resources, company paid and voluntary life insurance, tax‑deferred savings accounts, 10 backup daycare days each year, short‑ and long‑term disability, commuter benefits and more. Working Conditions While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time, talk or hear, perform fine motor hand and finger skills using a keyboard, telephone, or writing. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and reach with arms and/or hands. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee will spend time in an office environment with a quiet to moderate noise level. Job site walking may be required. EEO Statement Suffolk provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, disability, protected veteran, gender identity, age or any other status protected by law. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Suffolk will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination toward, or harassment of, applicants or employees by anyone at Suffolk, or anyone working on behalf of Suffolk. Compensation Information Where required by law, pay ranges can be found in Suffolk’s job postings. Base salary for this position is just one component of Suffolk’s total rewards package for employees. Actual salaries may be based on several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s skill set, experience, education and other qualifications. Suffolk offers a comprehensive benefits package as part of its overall total rewards strategy. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly to reflect market trends. #J-18808-Ljbffr