Assistant Project Manager

About the Role

The Level 1 Assistant Project Manager supports Project Managers by overseeing assigned project components, ensuring tasks are executed safely, with high quality, and at the lowest cost.

Responsibilities

• Project Planning:
  • Collaborate with Preconstruction and Project Support groups to maximize profit opportunities through proactive planning.
  • Participate in project kick-off meetings and work sessions with estimating and support groups.
  • Review plans and specifications.
  • Prepare Requests for Information (RFIs) as needed.
  • Assist with schedule preparation.
  • Evaluate vendor/subcontractor quotations for accuracy.
  • Assist with preparation of submittals and initiation of safety programs.
• Project Management (Independent Activity):
  • Manage assigned projects in accordance with Alterman’s procedures and policies.
  • Maintain effective communication with Alterman personnel.
• Project Development:
  • Maintain material files (purchase orders, memos, quotes, shop drawings, test reports, action item lists, field record drawings, etc.).
  • Create a 3-Week Lookahead as needed.
  • Review and process shop drawings.
  • Assist with project close-out procedures, including:
    • Addressing punch list items.
    • Finalizing record documents.
    • Completing final AHJ inspections.
    • Updating project descriptions and Operation and Maintenance Manuals.
  • Attend project close-out meetings and assist with preparing close-out documents.
• Project Management (Direct Supervision of Project Manager):
  • Timely inform the Project Manager of significant problems and provide recommended solutions (25% of role).
  • Assist with project startup procedures, including:
    • Making projections and interpreting contracts.
    • Providing input to proposed project teams.
    • Entering and monitoring Action Item Lists in Procore Observation.
• Additional Duties:
  • Attend 25-50-75-90-100% project review meetings and assist with documentation.
  • Attend on-site project meetings.
  • Prepare accurate job cost projections as directed.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must meet one of the following:
  • Completion of Inside Wireman Apprenticeship or equivalent, plus 2 years’ experience in a field supervisory position.
  • Associate degree in Business Management, Construction Management, or Construction Engineering.
• Commitment to participating in Project Management training sessions and one-on-one training with an assigned Project Manager.

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective reasoning and judgment skills.
• Proficiency with Primavera, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Suite, accounting software, estimating software, and other required systems.
• Ability to read and interpret contract documents, plans, specifications, and requirements.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and capitalize on project opportunities.
• Working knowledge of trade terms, materials, methods, codes, contract/specification language, and bidding methods.
• Knowledge of the National Electric Code, electrical engineering fundamentals, purchasing/buying processes, and accounting concepts.

Work Environment

• Office and job site environment with some travel required.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to use hands/fingers to handle objects, tools, or controls; manual dexterity for computer data entry.
• Ability to talk, hear, sit frequently, and occasionally stand, walk, climb, balance, crouch, crawl, stoop, or kneel.
• Ability to safely operate a vehicle for travel to/from job sites.
• Ability to regularly lift/move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift/move up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to safely maneuver in a construction environment.
• Adequate close vision, distance vision, color vision, and depth perception.