Assistant Project Manager

Assistant project managers assist the project managers in the overall responsibility of the project, including cost estimating, procurement, scheduling, and satisfaction of clients. In addition, the assistant project manager evaluates, coordinates, and distributes information necessary to complete projects on time, within budget, and with quality workmanship. Assistant Project Managers also assist the Superintendent team with job site safety and complete weekly safety audits and safety observations.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• With the Senior Project Manager and Project Manager, supervises and manages project engineers and interns

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Produces accurate quality take-offs; assists in estimating and bidding on projects
• Has an understanding of logic sequencing and overall project task flow as it relates to the master and look-ahead schedules
• Participate in job-site safety meetings and complete safety audits
• Identify, understand, and actively manage project risks.
• Manages the receipt, submission, review, and return of submittals
• Maintains a procurement log to track and mitigate risks of material orders effectively
• Participates in job site meetings
• Identify problems and recommend solutions for review and implementation
• Document punch lists and participate in project close-out
• Prepare and track Requests for Information (RFIs)
• Participate in business, industry, and community activities to build and strengthen professional relationships
• Promotes job site safety, encourages safe work practices, and rectifies job site hazards immediately.
• Understand the project plans and specifications.
• Demonstrates strong leadership characteristics.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES

• In-depth knowledge of construction job-site management.
• Considerable knowledge of the construction industry and safety practices.
• Strong organizational skills including the ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency.
• Displays strong written and oral communication skills and employs effective listening skills.
• Analyzes problems and makes sound decisions in a timely manner based on objectives, risks, implications, and costs.
• Tactful and mature demeanor with well-developed interpersonal skills including the ability to work well with diverse personalities.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Four-year college degree in construction management, engineering, or related field
• Minimum three years of successful construction/project management experience.
• Experience in estimating, scheduling, quality control, and problem-solving.
• Experience with Procore is preferred, but not required.
• OSHA 30 preferred, but not required
• Current CPR/First-Aid certification or ability to obtain it within the first 6 months of employment
• LEED accreditation preferred, but not required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Physical abilities representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Prolonged periods of standing and walking.
• Must be able to perform physical activities that require the use of arms, legs, and entire body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking on uneven surfaces, bending, stooping, pushing/pulling, etc.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
• Must be able to work in a variety of work conditions and tolerate exposure to typical noise, smells, weather elements, and other elements associated with commercial construction sites.
• To safely conduct activities, operate equipment, and navigate the worksite, must be able to be aware of surroundings (which generally requires sufficient vision and hearing).
• Must be able to distinguish colors given safety signs and warnings.
• Must be able to maintain balance.
• Must be able to safely work on or around scaffolding and trenches.
• Must be able to use all applicable Personal Protective Equipment.
• Must be able to perform all the functions necessary to complete the above duties/responsibilities on a safe but timely basis.

Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check and drug test. Random drug tests will also be conducted in accordance with our safety policy.