About Us:

Maxx Builders was established in 2008 by Harris Khan. Established in one of the worse recessions in American history they had to get to work. Under the leadership of Harris & Hira Khan, the company has grown to become preeminent leaders in Texas commercial construction. Our commitment towards continuous improvements and our knack for hard work has contributed to the rapid growth of our company. Maxx Builders commitment to excellence has allowed them to become 2017-2018 Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies. Our business philosophy is straightforward: "We are team players, committed to working with our client and the design team to ensure their total satisfaction with both the building process and the completed project."

Summary

Maxx Builders is looking for an Assistant Project Manager. The Assistant PM will provide support to the project manager and superintendent on one or more projects from beginning to end, during pre-construction to completion.This position also includes bid tabulation, solicitation, and contracting, purchase orders and change orders, as well as, building long lasting relationships with industry subcontractors. Th Assistant Project manager will strategically find cost-effective deals and suppliers which will discover the best ways to cut procurement expenses, so that the company can invest in growth and people.

Job Description 

• Responsible for managerial and administrative aspects of a project.
• Proficient in estimating, scheduling, quality control, progress reports, progress billing, cost reporting, safety, and proposal preparation.
• Oversee the buyout process and to selection of subcontractors.
• Develop, lead and execute purchasing strategies
• Forecast price and market trends to identify changes of balance in buyer-supplier power
• Analyze subcontractor estimates to ensure accuracy and profitability against budgets
• Discover profitable suppliers and initiate business and organization partnerships
• Negotiate with external vendors/subcontractors to secure profitable terms
• Approve the ordering of necessary goods and services
• Finalize purchase details of orders and deliveries
• Examine and test existing contracts
• Collaborate with key persons to ensure clarity of the specifications and expectations of the company
• Perform risk management for supply contracts and agreements
• Determine quantity and timing of deliveries
• Monitor and forecast upcoming project needs 
• Conduct bi-weekly job site meetings on site.
• Coordinate with the Superintendent to ensure safety, quality control and schedule.
• Conduct progress meetings with Owners and the construction team.
• Ability to communicate effectively with everyone involved in the project.
• Ensure that an accurate and complete estimate for the project is prepared.
• Participate in the proposal meeting with the owner to review the scope of work.

Requirements

• BS in Construction Engineering or related field
• 1-2 years of construction related experience
• Ability to effectively make decisions under tight deadlines.
• Ability to organize, plan and manage multiple activities to accomplish desired results.
• Knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques as well as a dexterity in “reading” the market
• Must have experience with estimating and takeoff software like Planswift, Procore or equivalent
• Aptitude in decision-making, negotiations and working with numbers
• Experience in collecting and analyzing data
• Strong leadership and delegation capabilities