Assistant Project Manager

Primary Function

The Assistant Project Manager serves as a representative of Dugan & Meyers LLC on each project and assists the Project Manager in all phases of the project’s operation and completion as delineated by the Project Manager. He or she provides leadership and performs in a professional and effective manner.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintains effective communications with the client, architect, engineers and contractors.
• In conjunction with the Project Manager, Estimating and Accounting Departments, assists in cost control and reporting procedures.
• Affords support to the Project Team and shares responsibility to ensure an initial schedule is issued and corporate scheduling policies are followed.
• Assists with monitoring the delivery of the project safety program using current company guidelines.
• Coordinates with the Project Manager, Superintendent, Corporate Safety Director and/or the Regional Safety Manager in a timely manner.
• Regularly reviews the project for safety related issues and ensures any safety issues are immediately addressed with the Project Team.
• Periodically participates in Tool Box talks and other jobsite safety meetings to exhibit management’s commitment to safety.
• Provides support to the Project Team and shares responsibility to ensure an initial schedule is issued and corporate scheduling policies are followed.
• Affords support in the coordination of staffing requirements with the Project Manager, Regional Operations Manager and/or General Superintendent.
• Affords support in the financial aspects of contracts, including change orders, applications for payment, contractor and supplier payments, equipment rentals, back charges, etc., as requested by the Project Manager.
• Affords support in the monitoring and control construction activity and represents the company at project meetings.
• Supports the Project Manager in post award pre-construction meetings with large, key sub-contractors and perform a “page turn” review of the project with the designated team.
• Participates in a post-project evaluation to carry “lessons learned” to future projects.
• Supervises, mentors and trains the Project Engineer and Co-ops on the Project.
• Maintains control logs, deviation reports and other QC measures to ensure not only deviations are acknowledged but resolved in a timely manner.
• Confirms all appropriate as-builts are received and submitted in a timely manner.
• Actively mentors the project team and assist less experienced coworkers where appropriate to ensure long term company success.
• Affords support in early closeouts goals and oversee the closeout process to ensure timely closeout, warranty and final as built submission and final payment are achieved in a timely manner.
• Performs additional assignments as directed by Project Manager and/or Regional Operations Manager.

Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience

• Educational and experience requirements include a BS degree in engineering or construction management with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in construction or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Knowledge of construction, design, finance and management plus thorough understanding of corporate and industry practices, standards and procedures required.
• Superior communication, attention to detail and interpersonal skills, tact and diplomacy are essential.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• 401(k) with generous company match
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• Paid time off
• Uncapped employee referral bonus program
• Ongoing training and leadership development