What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Project Manager - Commercial/Multifamily Construction position at Marx Okubo and Assoc.?
As a trusted national architecture/engineering/construction consulting firm, Marx|Okubo works with real estate owners, investors and lenders—at every point of the property lifecycle—to evaluate their building projects, solve complex challenges and implement tailored solutions. We value technical proficiency, innovation, dedication and achievement as well as collaboration, both within our organization and in our client interactions.
We are currently accepting applications for an Assistant Project Manager role for our Denver team, with an expected starting annual salary of $85,000 - $120,000. This is a hybrid role, with two days in our Denver office and site visits throughout the week.
This role covers most commercial building types, including multifamily, office, retail, industrial, and hotel/hospitality.
Essential Functions
- Assist in managing large-scale multi-family and commercial construction projects and work autonomously on smaller projects through their entire life cycle
- Leverage knowledge of construction methodologies, project delivery, and contracts
- Estimate, manage costs, and meet project deadlines
- Coordinate professionals of varying disciplines
- Communicate updates, changes, and concerns in a clear and organized manner to team and client
- Identify and resolve issues
- Support the team, accept opportunities to learn and grow
- Travel to job sites as needed, up to 50%
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architectural Engineering, or a closely related degree required
- 5 -9 years of Construction Management or Construction related Project Management experience required
- Experience as a consultant involved in forensic work advantageous
- Strong communications skills, construction experience, intermediate experience in Microsoft Suite of software tools, including Microsoft Project, Primavera, or similar
- CCM, CPC, or PMP Certification preferred
- Must have strong skills in project management, including time management, client communication and management and safety. Experience in estimating, scheduling, cost management and project takeoffs
- Must be well-versed in all construction methodologies and procedures, all project delivery methods and contracting vehicles
- Ability to coordinate a team of professionals of varying disciplines to achieve top level results
- Must have clear and analytical approach to problem solving, and strong decision-making abilities
- Must have excellent presentation skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Willingness to travel up to 50%
Physical Requirements
Candidates should have the ability to:
Move through construction and existing building sites over rough terrain
See and respond to dangerous situations
Respond quickly to sounds
Ascend and descend ladders and stairs
Move safely through confined spaces and narrow paths
Work in outdoor weather conditions or unconditioned areas
Operate a computer and other related office equipment, and possess visual acuity to read information from printed sources and computer screens
Lift up to 40 pounds (ladders)
Travel approximately 50% of the time both in and out of state
Benefits
Marx|Okubo is a privately held Employee Stock Ownership Plan firm; employee-owned, we offer internal growth, continuing education, mentor/mentee opportunities, as well as 100% paid health insurance premiums for employee, up to a 30% match on your 401(k) contributions, and competitive compensation. Our culture is open to fresh perspectives, curiosity, and analytical mindsets.
Marx|Okubo is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. The Company’s policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, military status, disability, genetic information or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also Marx|Okubo’s policy to comply with all applicable state and federal laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.
We perform background checks via an agency after offers of employment are accepted and review them on an individual basis for inconsistencies or violations to determine next steps in the recruitment process.
*No new agencies please.
Salary : $85,000 - $120,000