Assistant Construction Manager

MGMT Residential seeks a professional Assistant Construction Project Manager to join their growing team of associates. The successful candidate will be a smart, capable and driven individual who is polished, adaptable and able to grow within our young, dynamic company. The Assistant Construction Project Manager will assist in managing the day-to-day operational construction requirements of our growing portfolio of new and existing commercial and residential development projects. Specifically, the Assistant Construction Project Manager is expected to:

· Maintain a weekly, monthly and yearly project schedule for all active construction projects. Meet or exceed project objectives as determined in the pre-job planning process. Review project schedules for each project, including the expected timeframes for work performed by subcontractors.

· Assist with new project transitions and pre-job planning. Identify, develop, submit, track and obtain all necessary project licenses and permits. Plan and track the closeout and transition of construction projects nearing completion.

· Perform takeoffs from building drawings to create estimates and support product procurement. Develop construction cost estimates for labor and materials for full project scope. Negotiate with vendors and subcontractors to secure favorable pricing, control project costs and maintain budget allocation.

· Manage and coordinate with subcontractors and suppliers to achieve project needs, including amount and cost of materials and timing and location of their delivery. Supervise contractors for quality assurance and verify work in accordance with drawings.

·  Manage and direct internal staff, including onsite construction staff and cleaning crew, to complete project tasks as assigned. Confirm completion of tasks as assigned and coordinate with all team members. Coordinate with Property Manager to discuss impacts of project work to existing residents and communicate updates on project progress.

· Create, edit and maintain MS Project or equivalent construction project timeline software for project planning and tracking purposes. Leverage these programs to provide an accurate project percent complete status and communicate project progress, timing, risks, issues and critical path impacts.

· Maintain a professional demeanor, demonstrating strong oral and written communication skills.

· Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Education Requirements

· Minimum 2-5 years’ experience in the Construction industry required

· Minimum 2-5 years’ experience in Project Management required

· Reliable transportation to and from company offices and properties in Philadelphia area

· Fluent in Microsoft Office and the Google suite of Office products

· High School degree or equivalent from an accredited institution