BLB Design/Build

Assistant Project Manager

BLB Design/Build is a Design-Build firm located in historic Amesbury, Massachusetts. Our office is in a renovated automobile and textile mill in Amesbury's central business district. Our projects include high-end, luxury residential remodels and new builds in the Greater Newburyport area and north of Boston suburbs. The BLB Team takes pride in going beyond the build and we highly value care, communication, and collaboration with all our clients.

 We are a tight-knit, hardworking, and dynamic team that is dedicated to a common end goal vibrant, contemporary living spaces beyond expectations.

For more information, please visit: https://blbdesignbuild.com/ 

The Assistant Project Manager would manage projects following the handoff from sales and design scope development through project completion. Ideal candidates are highly flexible, detail-oriented, and organized. The assistant project manager would report to and assist the project manager and provide support on larger projects while managing smaller projects individually. They must work in the office and make regular site visits to meet with the crew, subcontractors, and clients.

Responsibilities:

• DESIGN-SCOPE REVIEW
• Collaborate with the chief visionary, sales team, and lead carpenter to review the project scope, drawings, and objectives prior to contract signing. This review should ensure that the plans, scope, and budget are accurate and without ambiguity. If revisions are needed, discuss with the estimator, subcontractors, and/or architect to capture the additional costs.
• Review subcontractor quotes to confirm they match the contract's language, specifications, and selections.
• PROJECT HANDOFF PRE-CONSTRUCTION
• Work with office staff to prepare the project for the lead carpenter production once the contract is signed.
• Create the preliminary project schedule outlining all phases and tasks within the construction phase.
• Create lead carpenter binders with all relevant project information and review them with the lead carpenter during pre-construction.
• Prepare permit and any other City Hall compliance requirements.
• Prepare subcontractor start dates and efficiently communicate the timeline.
• Communicate with the client to schedule the preliminary project meeting to properly tee off construction. Follow the preliminary agenda for a successful meeting and seamless transition.
• CONSTRUCTION
• Utilize internal project management software to manage the project progress and update all construction weekly.
• Support all lead carpenters daily with ordering materials, scheduling subcontractors, inspections, and the general progress of the project production.
• Create product or material selection packets or schedules, including, but not limited to, interior doors, windows, paint, etc., and distribute them to the client for approval.
• Collaborate with the office staff regularly to monitor job costing and performance.
• Collaborate with the office staff to create change orders and present them to clients for approval.
• Hold subcontractors and suppliers responsible for their estimated quotes and respective scope of work.
• Work with the bookkeeper to approve or disapprove the subcontractor's invoicing as submitted.
• Schedule and run bi-weekly project meetings with all clients. Bi-weeklies should discuss current and upcoming work, outstanding items or questions, important updates, and action items.
• Ensure safe working environments and practices on job sites.
• PROJECT CLOSEOUT
• Collaborate with the project developer to create close-out documents for the client.
• Schedule all necessary final inspections to receive the Final Building Permit sign-off and Certificate of Occupancy (if required).
• Confirm all tasks are complete as per the contract and scope of work.
• Keep an archive of previous projects for future reference and use.

Qualification:

• A minimum of 2-3 years experience working in residential remodeling or equivalent.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally to clients, vendors subcontractors, architects, and teammates.
• Ability to stay self-motivated and organized to push the project along schedule.
• Ability to work well with different personalities.
• Excellent organization and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of basic emailing, Word documents, Excel Spreadsheets, and project management software.
• Ability to exercise effective time management and scheduling.
• Ability to adapt and be flexible.
• Knowledge of the North Shore housing market and current costs.
• Previous construction knowledge.

Salary and Benefits:

• Full time
• Salary commensurate with experience.
• Vacation, Holidays & PTO
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance.