Summary
The best person for the Assistant Project Manager position is a congenial and cooperative person with an
efficient and precise work ethic. This role helps administer all aspects of assigned projects from
commencement to completion, while always working to exceed customer expectations. Responsibilities
include helping with the initiation, planning, execution, and monitoring of projects while being
committed to safety, quality, punctuality, and staying within budget. Daily activities include helping with
maintaining the scope of work, developing schedules, time management, mitigating risk, and guiding and
reporting progress. The focus of this position is working with and through others, building and
maintaining relationships, and working closely and accurately within established guidelines. There is a
need for an effective communicator. someone who can stimulate and motivate others while being aware
of and responsive to their needs and concerns. They will have to provide information, direction, and
support as needed to field and project management staff. This position requires confidence, independent
action, a sense of urgency in managing multiple priorities, and the ability to make decisions and take
responsibility for them. A well-suited candidate can react and adjust quickly to changing conditions and
help come up with practical ideas for dealing with them. This position will enjoy a predictable workload
and responsibility level coupled with assertion and assistance to the direct leaders of projects.
Responsibilities
• Read and fully understand all contract language, and implement it into project management
practices
• Responsible for monitoring, building, and maintaining the project schedule
• Responsible for notifying the customer and/or general contractor of any delays or scope changes
within the contracted timeline
• Take a primary role in the training, development, and workflow of Project Engineers/Project
Coordinators within the assigned team
• Assistance in the monitoring and updating of job costs to keep projections and WIP accurate
• Working knowledge of B&D QA Program, Safety Plan, Change Order Process Controls, and
Implementing Procedures
• Working knowledge of BIM and 3D Construction, Trimble layout, and the benefits of
prefabrication
• Required to use discretion and independent judgment as needed
• Oversee, support, and maintain working relationships with team members, vendors, and other
departments involved in projects
• Serves as the backup contact for the PM/Sr. PM for any questions regarding the project
• Track and report project hours and expenses as well as draft and manage budgets
• Relies on an extensive understanding of project scope concepts, practices, and procedures
• Manage and obtain overall project approvals
• Monitors project progress and schedule requirements and determine actions needed to ensure
completion
• Understands the business needs, processes, programs, systems, and concepts to develop clear,
thorough project plans
• Manage customer-initiated change requests and enhance project design and quality if required
• Read and understand construction drawings/specs accurately to determine their impact on the
scope, budget, and schedule of the project
• Assist in the development of project plans that meet contractual requirements and establish
project objectives addressing the scope, budget, schedule, and performance requirements
• Conduct routine inspection/walk-down activities with field leadership or project management
• Responsible for coordinating with Estimating and preparing change orders and cost estimates
• Apply applicable laws, rules, ordinances, and regulations
• Physical demands include long hours sitting, using a computer, standing, pulling/pushing,
walking, lifting, and climbing
• The job requires intermediate computer proficiency and advanced critical thinking skills
• Other duties, activities, and responsibilities may vary and change as assigned
Education and Experience
• Project management certification
• Associate degree in project or business management
• Relevant work experience may substitute for the degree or certificate
• Requiring a minimum of one year in the trade or with B&D
• Must be OSHA 10 certified
Supervisory Responsibility
This position includes, but is not limited to, supervision of Project Engineers and/or Project Coordinators.