Assistant Construction Project Manager

Summary:

The Assistant Construction Project Manager will apply technical expertise, discretion, and independent judgment to efficiently manage renovations and construct improvements, ensuring high-quality standards and long-term value while optimizing owner's resources.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the Construction Project Manager’s ‘right hand’, and cover for Construction Project Manager when and where needed.
• Throughout each project, consistently facilitate the flow of documents and clear information as needed among all parties involved (e.g. general contractor, trades/subcontractors, consultants, vendors/suppliers, building officials, owner, et al.).
• Thoroughly review and provide feedback (most commonly via Bluebeam Revu PDF markups) on permit/construction drawing set (all pertinent plans, details, notes, specifications, etc.) to gain a full understanding of the work, value-engineer, determine optimal means and methods, eliminate ambiguity and conflicts, and prevent avoidable RFIs and change orders.
• Research and interpret, when needed, applicable code provisions, local ordinances, products, methods, etc.
• Fill out all necessary permit forms and closely track and expedite permitting.
• Prepare and issue (after review by the Construction Project Manager) detailed RFPs (including an area of work sketch/markup, written scope of work, etc.) for each discipline or trade, obtain and review proposals/bids, compare effectively, make a recommendation for selecting contractor/vendor/consultant, and help negotiate.
• Prepare comprehensive contracts, and all parts thereof (detailed scope of work, budget, schedule, project-specific safety plan, operational disruption mitigation, etc.), using the owner’s standard format, but with extensive customization.
• Regularly inspect field conditions and construction progress to ensure compliance with OSHA/safety standards and all other project requirements (e.g. quality assurance).
• Provide onsite supervision and/or technical direction (e.g. plan interpretation, design intent, construction feasibility, etc.) to engineers, vendors, and field personnel to ensure work progresses properly and solve field problems promptly.
• Gatekeep and track project costs, perform in-depth spreadsheet calculations (e.g. material quantities and schedule of values), and regularly prepare/review/approve invoices and pay apps.
• Schedule and attend coordination meetings as needed, and provide regular project updates.
• Create and/or manage RFIs, responses to RFIs, submittals, and photo documentation for each project, from preconstruction through punch list and completion, and keep all project documents (primarily digital files) well-organized at all times.
• Comply with the company’s drug-free and tobacco/nicotine-free policy.
• All other duties as assigned.

Experience/Qualifications:

• 2 years experience working for a commercial general contractor.
• Ability to lift- up to 25 lbs. consistently and 50 lbs. infrequently.
• Must be able to legally work in the USA.

Education and Certification(s)/License(s):

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or any of the following fields of science most applicable to hotel planning and development: Architecture, Architectural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering.
• AutoCAD; CEFR Language Level C2 for English and level B2 for Spanish - preferred (https://www.spanishinstitute.co.nz/classes/spanish-levels-cefr.html); - preferred.
• familiarity with standard commercial permitting procedures in Orange County, Florida; - preferred.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Certification - preferred.
• Familiarity with and understanding of standard U.S. construction industry documents (e.g. pay apps) and practices applicable to Central Florida.
• Knowledge of Florida Building Code, NFPA codes, OSHA regulations, and/or UL-rated assemblies.
• Bluebeam Revue (PDF editing/collaboration).
• Willing and able to quickly learn new info, skills, and additional relevant software if needed for project and training offered (e.g. AutoCAD, P6, etc.).

Discover Life at Rosen:

Your career is here in our diverse and friendly workplace where your individuality and ideas are valued. Our company of more than 3,000 associates thrives on teamwork and ingenuity. It is this team who makes Rosen Hotels & Resorts® in Orlando one of Florida’s most respected hospitality companies to work for.

Benefits Our Associates Enjoy

• Affordable Health and Dental Insurance
• On-site Medical Center
• Competitive Compensation
• Holiday Pay
• Birthday Pay
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Personal Days
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Higher Education Scholarships
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Childcare Financial Assistance
• Hospitality and Dining Discounts
• Family Outreach Center
• and Many More Benefits

We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer and a drug and nicotine-free workforce.