Assistant Project Manager

About the position

ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER

Reports to: This position will report to the Director of Operations.

Indirect reporting: Project Executive, Senior Project Manager and Project Manager.

Objective: The Assistant Project Manager (APM) is responsible to assist the
project team in the completion of each assigned project within
established schedule and budget parameters, and in a manner
consistent with customer-focused project delivery standards.

The APM must be able to multi-task, prioritize his/her own 
responsibilities. The APM is also expected to develop and foster 
strong relationships with industry contacts, including customers, 
the design community, owners representatives, and subcontractors.

Supervisory Responsibility :

The APM will work in concert with Dir. of Ops, PX, PM's, on-site  Superintendents, and the General Superintendent

Communicate and enforces safety procedures and site rules

Assist in the management of overall project and project requirements

Duties/ Responsibilities:

Receive, log, file, and control shop drawings

Assist with processing of RFIs

Follow up on quantities in place weekly with support of Superintendent

Quantity take-off for field procurement and change orders

Assist Project Manager and Superintendent in preparing and updating schedule

Assist Project Manager with change order proposals

Prepare and distribute meeting minutes

Assist Super in development of initial punch list

Manage closeout and procure all closeout materials as the project progresses

Assist with Subcontractor solicitation and procurement 

Assistance with estimating

Submittal and shop drawing review and processing

Assist with and attend PSR meetings

Closeouts; timely, complete and accurate

Performs other related duties as assigned

Soft Skills:

Customer Satisfaction: Create a positive, long lasting client experience.

Active critical problem-solving skills; go and find the answers.

Ask the right questions timely. Avoid fire drills and errors.

Be proactive and assertive. What can I do to help?, I already took care of that for you.

Maintain a strong work ethic, own your growth and learning. What can I do to succeed?

Can do attitude daily. I got this attitude.

Consistency in work product. Do not settle for average.

Required Skills and Abilities:

B.S. in Civil Engineering or Construction Management or equivalent, plus
experience/knowledge of construction.

1-3 years of experience in related construction fields.

Thorough knowledge of Safety Program.

Basic scheduling understanding.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Willingness to travel.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to work under pressure.

Extremely detail oriented.

Ability to read, understand, and execute blueprints, drawings, and plans.

Understanding of quality building practices.

Ability to quickly identify problems.

ComputerEase, Procore, BluBeam, Excel and Word experience preferred.

Physical Requirements: Workers must be able to: see well (either naturally or with correction); coordinate the movements of eyes, hands and fingers; use hands, arms and fingers fully; climb and maintain balance on ladders and scaffolding; stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or work at heights as required; and list and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds and occasionally more.

Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the construction site in all types of weather.

Education and experience: Bachelors degree in civil engineering or construction management, or related field required.

FLSA - Exempt

Regular Full- Time

Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer 

Place of work