What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Project Manager position at KGO?
KGO is a dynamic, and growing advisory services firm with a 15-year history of success. Our services include Project Management, Change Management, Relocation Management, and Development Support Services. We are looking for new team members who love what they do and want to grow with us. We offer competitive
salaries, great benefits, and a culture of promoting from within and tailoring positions to a team member's skills and interests.
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Assistant Project Manager To be located in the Washington, DC-Metro Area (approx. 30-40% virtual work) |
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Minimum Experience: |
2 years |
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Minimum Education: |
BS/BA Degree and on-site field construction experience. |
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Functional Requirements: |
Responsible for assisting Senior PM including taking notes, maintain Meeting Minutes/Action Agenda, schedule amendments and budget amendments. Can understand and enforce contract terms. Conduct site visits and field inspections with PM. Candidate will need to collaborate with vendors, sub-contractors, site supervisors, and GC's regarding the review of documentation and facilitation of questions, concerns, or issues with Client/Architect/Engineer as required. Facilitate coordination between Property Owners/Property Managers and GC/Owner Vendors. Knowledge of how to manage submittals and RFI's. Provides communication and interface with client as needed to support the PM. Performs select vendor oversight or coordination such as: security vendor, voice and data cabling, and furniture installation. Can assure that responsible parties adhere to established contract documents, regulations, laws, and governing authorities. |
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Skills |
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The KGO Way |
· Demonstrates strong work ethic-not a "9-5" work ethic: Does whatever it takes to get job done right, driven to grow and learn. · Takes initiative and can work independently (but with clear guidance) · Uphold and maintain the KGO culture both internally and externally |
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People Skills |
· Develops relationship with Client(s), Architects and Engineers, Landlord, GC, and vendors while working with PM. · Participate in and promote a collaborative environment with co-workers, owners, vendors, design team members, property managers, and other contractors. · Strong, positive, customer service skills |
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Quantitative Skills |
· Strong expertise with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point) · Experience with Microsoft Project · Familiarity with architect and GC bidding process. Ability to quickly learn to do preliminary bid assessments/evaluations |
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Strategic |
· Follow internal organization processes. · Identify tailored approaches/solutions to meet client needs. · Demonstrated problem solver |
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Technical/Quantitative |
· Has had some exposure to the design process. · Contract tracking and compliance management. · Proven ability with client communications · Construction management skills: o Ability to read and comprehend architectural and engineering drawings. o Ability to create basic project budgets and schedules. · Project management skills: o Ability to speak the language of Project Management (GC, MEP, RFQ, RFP, RFI, LOI, COI, LEED, VE, TI) o Ability to produce comprehensive reports, summaries, meeting minutes. o Ability to collaborate with brokers, property owners, architects, engineers, GCs, and other vendors (i.e., A/V, low voltage cabling, signage, security, telephones, movers, LEED, furniture, etc.) o Familiarity with content and requirements in RFPs for GC's, AV, Design, Data Cabling |