KP Contracting

Assistant Project Manager (Residential Construction)

Position Summary:

KP Contracting, LLC is looking for an Assistant Project Manager who is fueled by ambition and wants to be part of a work environment that is built on dedication to success. We need someone who shares the drive to take this rapidly growing company to the next level. As our project manager, you'll play a crucial role in delivering results while upholding and enhancing our positive workplace. You'll work with a team of talented individuals who are all committed to excellence and driven to massive success.

The project manager will be responsible for coordinating multiple crews that build luxury outdoor living projects such as decks, paver patios, hardscapes, outdoor kitchens, plunge pools, water features, and other landscaping features in Charles, North St. Marys, and PG Counties. This entails ensuring that the correct materials are on hand for each crew, scheduling the work, coordinating crew assignments, quality control, coordinating all efforts with the customer, and ensuring that each project is completed on time and within budget.

The successful candidate will be able to manage multiple crews simultaneously, effectively communicate with clients, and reliably complete projects to the company's high standards.

About the Company:

At KP Contracting LLC, we take pride in our awesome no-drama culture, where we live and breathe our company's core values of being Inspirational, pursuing Excellence, promoting Transparency, fostering Accountability, staying Aligned, and encouraging Collaboration. We fiercely protect the culture we have built and strive to create an environment where teamwork, respect, and professionalism are highly valued. This position offers a competitive salary range of $45,000 to $60,000, depending on experience and ability to hit and exceed performance targets. Additionally, we provide excellent growth opportunities and training to advance quickly within the company.

Objectives:

• Coordinate, manage, and lead multiple crews at multiple work locations
• Schedule and manage projects from start to finish, ensuring that each one is completed on time and budget
• Maintain and cultivate great relationships with clients, ensuring they are informed and satisfied throughout the process
• Ensure that all projects meet high-quality standards
• Work with the company owner to develop and execute new strategies
• Collaborate with the sales and marketing team to generate new business
• Ensure all work sites are neat and orderly and that homes are respected.

Competencies:

• Deep understanding of construction practices and techniques
• Proven ability to lead teams to success and oversee complex projects
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and leadership abilities
• Ability to work well under pressure and to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Familiarity with project management software and platforms

Education & Experience:

• High School diploma required
• Two (2) or more years in project management, preferably in the construction industry.
• Experience in the landscape and hardscape industry is a plus

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to spend prolonged periods standing, sitting, or walking
• Ability to spend prolonged periods using and interacting with a computer
• Must be able to lift at least 25lbs
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential requirements

Bonus Points If:

• You are goal-oriented and obsessed with improving your skills and learning daily.
• You have contagious enthusiasm that makes others around you light up when you enter the room.
• You love feedback and are a major team player.
• You have an entrepreneurial spirit and therefore treat the position as if it were your own company.
• You're awesome. And because you are awesome, we want you to be a part of the team at KP Contracting.

Commitment to Diversity:

As an equal opportunity employer committed to meeting the needs of a multigenerational and multicultural workforce, KP Contracting recognizes that a diverse staff, reflective of our community, is an integral and welcome part of a successful and ethical business. We hire local talent at all levels regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or disability, and actively foster inclusion in all forms both within our company and across interactions with clients, candidates, and partners.

Compensation:

• $45,000 to $60,000, depending on experience