Assistant Project Manager

Description/Job Summary

The Assistant Project Manager (APM) is responsible for coordination of construction and administrative duties in support of the Project Manager. The APM manages the flow of information between the field, office, senior management and the customer to assure that components and systems are incorporated in accordance with the schedule. The APM focuses on details and sees that all documents provide comprehensive information and are completed on time. The APM reports to the Project Manager.

Responsibilities/Duties

Project Execution

• Works with PM and Superintendent on development of site utilization plan.
• Implements detailed procedures for the review, coordination, approval, and distribution of submittals, shop drawings, samples, etc.
• Maintains project files on subcontractors and suppliers, bid package records, plans, specifications, changes, clarifications, and as-built documents.
• Assists in the requisition procedure (i.e., review, submittal, and payment).
• Expedites subcontractor proposals.
• Evaluates subcontractor requisitions relative to the actual work completed.

Schedule Management

• Works with PM and Superintendent on developing, monitoring, and updating project schedule.
• Monitors subcontractor schedule adherence.

Cost Control

• Reviews all subcontractors’ schedules of value.
• In coordination with the PM, prepares the general schedule of value.
• Prepares appropriate company estimates and proposals for changes.
• Determines appropriateness of and prepares subcontractor change orders for processing by PM.
• Evaluates subcontractor requisitions relative to the actual work completed.
• Works with PM and Superintendent to prepare the general requisition.
• Tracks general requisition through payment.

Communications

• Establishes and maintains relationships with Owner’s representative, design professionals, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Assists in managing and maintaining project specific information systems.
• Assists in coordination of site activities with office activities.
• Assists PM in communication of schedule revisions to all parties, as appropriate.
• Assists PM in communication of cost control status and issues to Ward Builders management in a timely manner.

Preferred Skills

Working knowledge of construction project management software (Procore and P6 scheduling is preferred).

Required Experience

Must have a minimum of three (3) years of construction experience.

Required Education

Bachelor's degree.

Preferred Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or Business.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Experience:

• Project management: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Baltimore, MD 21212 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Baltimore, MD 21212: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person