Assistant Project Manager

Construction Project AssistantAt The Morgan Group, we are more than our 70+ multifamily properties — we are a community built on people. We believe in treating everyone with respect and dignity, from our team members and partners to our residents, clients, subcontractors, and vendors. We strive to foster an inclusive environment where every idea, perspective, and contribution is valued, and where everyone feels heard and appreciated. Our Core Values are the foundation of our success — they guide how we hire, reward, and evaluate every member of the Morgan team.Morgan Core ValuesWe are Self-StartersOne MorganWe Get it DoneRaise the BarKeep on Truckin'Reputation is Earned DailyWe attract and retain top talent by offering full-time team members a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support their well-being and success:Advancement opportunitiesTrainingLow-cost Medical, Dental, VisionFlexible Spending Accounts (Medical, Limited Purpose)Health Savings AccountVoluntary Life InsuranceLong-Term Disability InsuranceCompany Paid Life InsuranceCompany Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance401K (Traditional & Roth) with Company MatchEmployee Assistance ProgramPaid Time Off plans including:VacationSickFloating HolidayBereavement LeaveHoliday ScheduleReferral Bonus ProgramAnnual Bonus ProgramJoining Morgan Group means more than just a job — it's a chance to learn, grow, and build a career you're proud of. From property management and maintenance to construction and development, we provide the tools, training, and team support to help you reach your full potential.Job PurposeAssist the Project Manager with planning and managing construction projects and overseeing their progress along the way in a timely and cost-effective manner. Responsible for obtaining bids, coordinating contracts, organization, permitting, implementation and scheduling of the projects.Duties and ResponsibilitiesCreate, update and maintain a variety of project controls that track the status of individual projects or task orders, changes to projects or task orders, RFI's, shop drawings and submittals, up to date drawing packages in Procore, track materials, lead times and deliveries, permits, matters involving quality controls, safety, financial performance, project close-outAnalyze reports to create priorities that prevent delays to critical activities within the projectCreate, review and process shop drawings and other submittals that are required to document the construction processNegotiate and/or support the process of negotiating contracts, subcontracts and purchase orders, inclusive of developing estimates and proposals, scope reviews and bid levelingManage and/or support the Change Management process, inclusive of updating logs, routing source documents to vendors, obtaining pricing, writing change orders, ensuring timely execution of change orders and other related activitiesSupport the Estimating processEstablish, monitor, communicate and maintain project schedules utilizing contemporary scheduling software and coordinate with scheduling consultant, if applicable.Proactively identify issues that could lead to problems and facilitate solutionsAssist in ensuring that all aspects of the project are compliant with all contract terms and legal requirements that govern the project and the community in which the project(s) takes placeAssist Project Manager in the preparation of monthly construction reportAdheres to standard Document Control processes to ensure project files are setup and maintained in accordance with the uniform filing structureProvide timely and cordial interaction with supporting work groups, such as accounting, HR, Management, QAQC, internal and external design professionals, etc.Participate in managing activities related to project closeout to ensure timely project completion and that all closeout documentation is compiled in accordance with closeout proceduresAssist with the evaluation of projects for constructability and value-engineer cost savingsParticipate in team and project meetings and prepare meeting minutes as directed by project management (i.e., weekly team meetings, QAQC, subcontractor, pre-installation coordination, etc.).Mentor direct reports for current success and future growthTravel will be required at times for projects out of the city limitsQualificationsWorking experience in constructionKnowledge of construction management processes, means and methodsKnowledge of building products, construction details and relevant rules, regulations and quality standardsUnderstanding of all facets of the construction processFamiliarity with construction management applications (ex; Procore, Textura, Primavera)Ability to plan and see the "big picture"Excellent time and project management skillsBS degree in construction management, architecture, engineering or related field or equivalent experience in construction management.Working ConditionsThe APM works onsite in the project office and reports to the main office as directed by the RVP. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. This position is sometimes performed in the local office and project site(s) in outside weather conditions.Physical RequirementsThe employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.Direct ReportsManages the Project Engineer as well as the Field Coordinators and Labor Foremen.The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required.Equal Opportunity Employer 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.