Assistant Project Manager - Project Controls

About Us

Vaughn is a regional commercial construction company operating throughout Texas. We are focused on building higher education, healthcare, and research buildings for commercial clients. As a sophisticated construction manager, we utilize the latest technology (including drones, laser scanners, 3D modeling, and 3D printing) to plan and build high-quality, enduring facilities. Further, we treat all employees like family in a family-like environment where our people are proud to work.

Our family is committed to safety, integrity, teamwork, excellence, and work ethic. Vaughn’s leaders link our strategic priorities and resulting work activities to our core values, and we believe this drives excellence. Vaughn aims to retain and develop individuals aligned with our core values by providing life-changing opportunities.

OUR BIG WHY: We WOW our clients and provide life-changing opportunities for our people, while delivering our projects in a family atmosphere, where our people are proud to work.

Position Overview

Vaughn Construction is seeking an Assistant Project Manager. Vaughn is one of the largest construction companies in Texas focused on building academic, healthcare, civic, and research buildings for commercial clients. The Assistant Project Manager assists the Project Manager and Project Superintendent in providing the overall administrative and technical direction of a project.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Works with the Project Manager to ensure projects are constructed in accordance with contract, design, budget, and schedule requirements.
• Communicate with the Owner and Design team to solve problems and facilitate construction activities.
• Direct oversight and training of project engineers to maintain project logs, documentation files, RFI’s.
• Leads and represents Vaughn in project meetings.
• Develops and maintains project schedules using Primavera or other scheduling software.
• Monitors project progress and performance, identifying and addressing any issues or delays.
• Prepares and updates project control documents, including cost reports, schedules, and risk management plans.
• Coordinates with project team members to ensure accurate and timely reporting of project status.
• Implements and maintains project control systems and procedures.
• Cost-Control experience.
• Exposure to contract negotiation.
• Assists with financial aspects of the project – Pay Applications, Cost Reporting, Cost Projections.
• Contributes to project buyout process including scope verification and budget development.
• Prepares Subcontracts and Purchase Orders.
• Participates in safety programs.
• Proficiency in Primavera scheduling software. Works with project team to provide schedule updates.
• Leads, attends, and participates in miscellaneous site meetings by sharing knowledge, information, and ideas.
• Team member of the Safety Leadership Engagement Program. 

 Education and Training

•  Four-year degree in construction, engineering, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3-4 years of experience in the commercial construction industry.
• Experience with healthcare, higher education, and/or laboratory projects preferred.

 Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

•  Experience working with Procore.
• Experience working with AutoDesk Construction Cloud.
• Solid leadership and supervisory skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills.
• Drives results through the appropriate application of technical knowledge, data and consideration of all relevant stakeholders.
• Demonstrates conflict resolution skills when conflict or obstacles arise in a rapidly changing environment. Creates common goals.

 Additional Abilities

• Lift 50 pounds
• Move 100 pounds
• Work under exposure to inclement weather conditions
• Climb scaffolds
• Climb ladders
• Walk projects to supervise work being installed
• Drive vehicles for company business
• Ability to walk several flights of stairs on high rise buildings