What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Project Manager position at Wesbuilt Construction Managers?
About Us:
Wesbuilt is a full-service general contractor and construction management firm operating in New York and the Tri-State area. Our team is dedicated to transforming construction through innovative processes and leveraging cutting-edge technology. We take pride in our diverse project portfolio, encompassing Corporate Interiors & Lobbies, Hospitality, Retail, Educational, Health & Fitness, Medical, Ground-up, and Multi-Family Residential, including Building Amenities.
Job Summary:
The Assistant Project Managers main priority is to effectively manage a Project’s Document Control and correspondence between the Design Team and all subcontractors.
Key Responsibilities:
- Review submittals for compliance with specifications prior to submission to the design team
- Manage all submittals and shop drawings on Procore, including distribution to sub-contractors and design team
- Manage RFIs and RFI process, including distribution to all relevant trades and follow-up for cost implications
- Maintain Microsoft project schedules and monitor progress for all trades in coordination with project team
- Prepare all change orders for review by project manager and submit to owner
- Distribute and track all subcontractor change orders
- Collect and review monthly subcontractor billings with Project Manager
- Work with accounting team to maintain updated cost information
- Distribute and maintain the construction progress reporting to client during weekly project meeting with Project Manager
- Distribute weekly meeting package and meeting minutes for weekly project meeting
- Supervise Assistant Engineers, Engineering Assistants, Plan Clerks, and Interns, including yearly review of performance
- Oversee the close-out process. Prepare final records for the project, such as Requests for Information (RFIs), close-out records, warranties, as-builts, Operations and Maintenance manuals (OMs), attic stock, and spare parts, and evaluate information to ensure compliance with contract documents.
- Maintain and update reports such as General Conditions items, labor, safety, change order logs, and quality control
- Create and issue bulletin and addendum packages as required for changes within project, collect proposals from subcontractors
- Engage in weekly walk-throughs of project site and provide field report with photos
- Assist the project manager in submittals, RFIs, scheduling, requisitions, meetings, and all project management operations
Professional Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree
- 2-4 years of general contracting and construction management experience
- Wesbuilt considers applicants who are new to the industry with either a Project Management or Business background
- Comprehends construction drawings, specifications, and the pre-construction process
Key Skills & Knowledge:
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (specifically Excel and Project)
- Software that will require proficiency once on-boarded includes Procore Construction Management Software and BIM
- Have strong client relations skills and a collaborative disposition
Wesbuilt is an Equal Opportunity Employer
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.