Assistant Project Manager - Construction

Duration: 12-month Contract

Location: Chattanooga TN or Nashville TN

Assistant Project Manager Qualifications:

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related degree from accredited program and minimum 5 years of applicable experience is Required
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast paced, demanding work environment, ability to work overtime on short notice
• High proficiency using Microsoft Office
• Ability to work collaboratively with others (Owner's, Contractors, Project Managers, Engineers and Designers) in a multi-discipline project team environment to resolve design or drawing issues as appropriate and to accomplish objectives
• Experience Primavera Contract Manager or similar change management software is preferred

Assistant Project Manager Description:

• Assist project managers on a variety of projects of varying complexity, and/or will manage some smaller and less complex projects on their own
• Manage and act as a coordinator and project liaison to the client, subcontractors, vendors, and other stakeholders, throughout the project
• Maintain document control, manage databases and coordinate and track project activities and communications to ensure project goals are accomplished within the prescribed timeframe and budget parameters
• Assist global practice and engineering disciplines with overall efforts for Design-only and/or EPC projects
• Assist the Project Management team to administer request for proposal (RFP) package development, bid and selection process, and develop detailed scope of work documents for downstream contracts
• Manage Contractors' submittals, requests for information, supplemental design instructions, and site drawing logs
• Verify Contractor compliance including: quality, safety, environmental, environmental and material management programs
• Execute contracts including: change order management/ field change directives, approval of invoices, and management of schedules
• Assist with project controls efforts, including project cost reporting, scheduling, project work breakdown structure establishment, project set-up and closeout within the accounting system, and field progress tracking
• Assist with the development of internal and external reports including, project budgeting, cost reports, project cash flow forecast, and project status reports to all stakeholders
• Participate in internal and external project risk reviews and consult with Legal Department as required
• Close out contract and project documentation
• Adhere to Client’s safety programs, trainings, and policies, as well as promote and manage the Safety & Health performance of project team members and subcontractors
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards