ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER

RW Dake Construction is an established construction and general contracting leader across many industries from banking to healthcare to manufacturing, serving clients throughout the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic.

Job Title: Assistant Project Manager

Job Classification: Full Time Position

Location: Springfield, NJ

Overview: The candidate will assist Project Managers in conceptualizing, organizing, and executing construction projects.

Responsibilities:

The responsibilities/functions may include but are not limited to the following:

· Learning and performing estimating and project takeoffs.

· Learning and carrying out the project bidding process.

· Learning, building, understanding and maintaining a project budget.

· Learning and understanding the RFI process.

· Learning and understanding the submittal process.

· Learning and understanding various forms of contracts.

· Learning to prepare and maintain a project schedule.

· Scheduling and attending project meetings.

· Learning and understanding project drawings and specifications.

· Learning and performing the punch list process.

· Learning and understanding the change order process.

· Learning and understanding the project close-out process.

· Learning and understanding the billing process, pay applications and lien waivers.

· Learning and understanding insurance requirements, relevant laws and bonding.

· Learning and understanding the importance of effective communication.

· Learning and understanding the importance of quality control/quality assurance.

· Learning and understanding the importance of customer relations.

Required Competencies/Skills:

· OSHA 10

· Strong problem-solving skills

· Ability to multitask

· Exceptional attention to detail

· Strong written and verbal communication skills

· Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

· Willingness to take initiative and accept responsibility for assigned tasks

· Experience with MS Office and ability to learn company-specific programs and software

· Two years construction industry experience preferred

· A degree in Construction Management, Design or Engineering a plus

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Compensation package:

• Bonus opportunities

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Construction Experience: 2 years (Required)
• Construction management: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Avon, MA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person