Do you want to be part of an award-winning team? Come join Jacobsen – an employee-owned company that has spent the last 100 years working on our greatest passion – building the places where life happens. As an Assistant Project Manager, you will make a significant impact on some of the best projects in the market. As you do so, we’ll focus on your professional growth and development, offering on-the-job coaching and valuable experiences to enhance your skills and competencies. Along with all of our employee-owners, you’ll participate in our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) that rewards your contributions and dedication. If you would like to learn more about our passion, purpose, and history, click here.

Your Day to Day 

• Develops full understanding of the scope and interdependence of all contract documents.
•  Observes and records jobsite activity in accordance with required contractual frequency.
• Manages effective document control mechanisms for the project to ensure that work is performed in accordance with contract documents.
• Evaluates change order requests including design changes, specifications and drawing releases and reports status.
• Evaluates submittals of shop drawings, material data and samples and takes appropriate action based upon contract specifications.
• Reviews and processes “as-built” drawings to ensure that all changes during the course of construction are recorded.
• Reviews the project schedule and assists the project manager in its maintenance, as requested.
• Manages the request for information process in order to facilitate the timely exchange of information between designer and contractor.
• Assists the project manager in the maintenance of effective cost control mechanisms for the project.
• Build employee skills and competencies through frequent, real-time coaching and sharing specific, actionable knowledge with team members through, daily touch points and monthly one-on-one coaching sessions. Act as an advocate for employees by identifying and extending development opportunities that support team members’ progress and success.
• Completes project close out requirements in accordance with contract documents.
• Coordinates meeting agendas, prepares minutes and follows up on action items.
• Administers quality control program as outlined in the project procedures manual.
• Becomes familiar with safety requirements of the project and monitors compliance.
• Utilizes safe work practices and follows directives, policies, and procedures for assisting and maintaining a healthy and safe work environment.
• Maintains effective and professional relationships with owners, architects, engineers, and contractors.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

How You Contribute 

• Maintaining a relentless focus on meeting and exceeding customer needs and expectations. 
• Building effective relationships with customers, design team, subcontractors, suppliers, and user groups that reflect and support company core values and meets or exceeds the customer’s expectations.
• Actively participating in industry, client, and community relations to enhance company image. 
• Making presentations to proactively seek new business opportunities through relationships. 
• Promoting and communicating Jacobsen values, vision and purpose. 
• Serving as a role model and promoting professional behavior. 
• Participating in and supporting operations training programs and committing to the development of project staff and of self.

Education & Experience

Four year Construction Management or technical degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in the construction and/or engineering industry