Assistant Project Manager

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Assistant Project Manager is responsible for assisting the Project manager in field operations on the project(s) assigned to achieve safe, quality, and profitable projects completed in a timely manner. This position must demonstrate strong leadership, organizational and time management skills, as well as have effective communication and client service skills.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Safety

• Promote Cantera’s culture of “Safety First”
• Project safety implementation and management in accordance with Cantera’s Safety Program including performing safety audits
• Participate in all incidents/accident's investigations, including going to the occupational medical facility with the co-workers
• Interacts with co-workers and acquires their feedback as to how we can improve safety on the project
• Interacts with the Cantera Safety Coordinator to ensure a safe workplace
• Develops and coordinates Site Specific Safety Plans created by enforcing Cantera’s rules, this includes your workers, other crews, and any trade on site. Be willing to discipline noncompliance

Operational

• Be familiar with and follow the Cantera Concrete Staff Organization document for managing projects
• Assembles the information provided for each project “The Greenbook”
• Reports project person-hours and quantities on a timely basis
• Reviews Superintendent’s Job Turnover process with the Cantera leadership team
• Maintains working relationships with internal and external clients, including representatives of Owner and Architect/Engineer
• Develops and maintains site organization plans, in coordination with the Project Manager
• Coordinate site testing and inspection efforts
• Monitors costs, including labor time and material
• Manages schedules and ensures all activities take place on or ahead of scheduled dates. Must ensure project team is up to date with a three-week lookahead schedule on a weekly basis
• Attend and participate in project meetings, including subcontractor meetings
• Maintains and verifies as-built drawings are accurate
• Assures necessary permits are secured and inspections occur
• Reviews, understands, documents to drawings, and executes all Requests for Information (RFIs).
• Examines and executes submittals for implementation of the work
• Evaluates cost reports to assure they reflect accurate quantities and work put in place
• Actively coordinates subcontractors, suppliers, vendors, and craft to meet project schedules
• Completes and submits Job Number Setup Forms for onsite accurate shop drawings for implementing the work
• Coaches and mentor’s growth in crew’s and encourages Foreman and Craftsman to be mentors
• Coordinate's location of control for layout with the customer and Cantera Field Engineering Department
• Writes, executes, and manages all Subcontracts and Supplier Purchase Orders, including change management. Completes Subcontractor Bond Form and enters Subcontracts into Vista.
• Sets up and manages all project logs, including, but not limited to: RFI log, Submittal log, and Drilled Pier Log
• Completes weekly project cost review and performs monthly projections
• Sets up and maintains T&M Billing process, including monthly submission of Project Status Report to GC
• Keeps all contract documents up to date and provides copies for field use
• Perform all change pricing and update Vista with all contract changes
• Submit monthly billings to GC/Owner.
• Other duties as assigned[RS1]

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

Construction Industry Knowledge

• Broad understanding of concrete construction experience

Technological Knowledge

• Computer and mobile device knowledge and efficiency, including Microsoft Office products, Field Time and other products used by the Company

Communication and Teamwork Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, ability to communicate with all levels, both internally and externally
• Functions effectively as part of a team

Leadership and Time Management Skills

• Exhibits strong leadership qualities
• Strong decision making/problem solving skills
• Excellent time management and organizational skills; able to organize work, engage in a variety of tasks simultaneously and consistently meet deadlines

Additional Skills

• Able to perform duties independently
• Strong attention to detail
• Works well under pressure and with deadlines
• Can follow rules but can show initiative
• Enjoys overcoming objections/resistance and achieving goals in the face of obstacles

WORK CONDITIONS AND HOURS:

Conditions and hours

• Works on site over rough terrain
• Requires overtime hours
• Often exposed to the elements
• Must be comfortable with travel on a need-to-need basis
• Must be able to lift 70 lbs
• Some weekends are required
• Frequent activity of Standing, Kneeling, Walking, Climbing, Bending, reaching above Shoulders, Pushing and Pulling

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATIONS:

Education

• Associates degree with one (1) year of concrete construction experience

We are an equal opportunity employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.