BELL is hiring for an Assistant Project Manager (APM) to join their team in Brentwood, TN. This role will perform most project management functions including the management of staff, pre-construction services, estimating, subcontractor management, budgeting, monthly forecasting, and submittal processing on smaller projects ($2 – $5 million) and or portions of larger commercial construction projects within our Building Division.

Responsibilities:

• Has a basic understanding of construction safety practices. Has full ability to stop work if unsafe conditions exist and reports concerns to the safety team.
• Works to understand all trades, including MEP, and is knowledgeable of ground up construction and structural work. Understands the building permit process.
• Develops ITB and bid packages, estimates CORs, and assembles a project estimate.
• Leads subcontractor job walks on smaller jobs.
• Reviews and discusses updates to project schedule with Superintendent & scheduler.
• Assists & oversees Project Engineers in setup of services and approvals in the pre-job planning phase.
• Prepares cost forecasts in Viewpoint (VP).
• Understands and reviews prime contract types.
• Documents all aspects of a project without management guidance or supervision.
• Evaluates all technical submittals.
• Writes and administers subcontracts, executes buy-out, and manages change orders as needed.
• Trains, mentors, and evaluates Project Engineers.
• Assists Project Manager (PM) by reviewing and deepening knowledge of basic construction insurance and bonding.
• Completes overall GC punchlist prior to Architect & Owner punchlist and manages the entire process.
• Oversees documentation closeout & assists in scheduling final approvals from Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).
• Tracks and monitors Self-Performed Work costs and uses productivity reports to identify and resolve issues timely and accurately.
• Understands and helps PM manage all costs associated with a change request.
• Assists in creating and maintaining meeting agendas.
• Completes contingency and allowance logs and other documentation as needed.

Education & Experience:

• Minimum required – Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• 2 yrs Project Engineer Experience.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Word.
• Previous experience using Viewpoint & Bluebeam preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic understanding of construction finance, scheduling, engineering, estimating, and purchasing processes and techniques.

BELL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and Minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.