Assistant Project Manager

Job Description

TITLE: Assistant Project Manager
LOCATION: Auburn Hills, Michigan 48326

Objective

The Assistant Project Manager supports the project team with scheduling, project buyout, estimating, document control and management of self-perform teams and subcontractors in the Industrial and Heavy Commercial Markets. This could entail one large project at a time or several small to medium size projects at once. Project delivery methods may include Self-Perform, General Contracting or Construction Management. Project sizes ranging from $500,000 to $15,000,000 USD and may include some travel. Location varies from office to part-time office/jobsite to full time jobsite.

Key Accountabilities

• Demonstrate commitment to CCC's people-based safety culture and adhere to the requirements outlined in the CCC corporate safety manual and leadership training.
• Ensure compliance with all CCC standard operating procedures (ISO) for estimating, purchasing, and project control.
• Collaborate with the client’s project management team, CCC Project Executive, Senior Project Manager(s), Project Manager(s), Project Engineer(s), Site Safety Professional(s), trade subcontractors, local authorities, and designers/engineers to achieve project success.
• Maintain positive and open relationships with customers.
• Travel may be required.

ESTIMATING

• Attend site visits and walkthroughs in the field, as requested by Estimator or PM.
• Take site photos and measurements as required.
• Procure bid bonds.
• Set up bid list for vendors and subcontractors.
• Deliver bids.
• Drawing take offs if required.
• Distribute addendums.
• Absorb sub & vendor proposals.

PROJECT STARTUP

• Draft Letters of Intent, POs, and Master Sub Agreements as needed.
• Ownership of project submittal process.
• Draft submittal log for PM review.
• Process submittals from vendors & subcontractors and maintain submittal log.
• Verify shop drawings.
• Communicate status of submittals to Project Manager and team.
• Absorb new hire processes for field staff.

PROJECT CONSTRUCTION

• Maintain record drawing set.
• Ongoing submittal process.
• Maintain RFI log.
• Input with change order request / extra work pricing.
• Absorb material procurement.
• Absorb project scheduling.

PROJECT CLOSEOUT

• Draft closeout binder for PM review.
• Absorb procurement of closeout documentation from vendors & subs.
• Absorb project punch list.
• Absorb ISO closeout procedure.

Core Competencies And Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field.
• 3-5 years related experience and/or internship(s) with a General Contracting/Construction Management organization, or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.
• Knowledge/experience with Microsoft Office suite, FTP sites and document control programs.
• Knowledge of Sage 300, Procore, or Prolog is preferred.
• Strong communication, planning, organizational, and teamwork skills.

Work Environment

• Fast-paced, busy, and occasionally noisy work environment.
• May involve managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• May require outdoor work with exposure to various weather conditions.
• Occasional work in high or precarious places, near fumes or airborne particles, or handling toxic chemicals.
• Risk of electrical shock and vibration may occur in certain situations.
• Frequent interruptions to address team members’ needs and vendor requests.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent travel by motor vehicle may be required.
• Extended hours on construction sites may necessitate physical stamina for navigating the premises.
• Effective and professional communication with supervisors, employees, and others, both individually and in a team setting, is essential.
• Strict adherence to safety protocols and the ability to follow oral and written instructions (including warning signs, equipment guidelines, and company policies) is required to perform work safely and effectively.