Assistant Project Manager

About the role

Assistant Project Managers support project managers in overseeing multiple construction project sites. Duties include coordinating workers, materials, and equipment, as well as assisting with general project-related administrative tasks.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily administration of projects.
• Maintain projects in an orderly and organized manner to ensure a safe and productive worksite.
• Manage and schedule manpower, equipment, material delivery, and subcontractors.
• Handle all required traffic control operations and safety measures.
• Plan, direct, and coordinate project activities to meet goals and objectives within prescribed time frames and budgets.
• Manage suppliers and subcontractors to ensure safety, profit, scheduling, and customer satisfaction.
• Employ best practices in planning and organizing work to maximize crew productivity and equipment utilization.
• Work harmoniously and cooperatively with others at all times.
• Follow directions and instructions from supervisors.
• Perform a variety of tasks that may change often due to work conditions.
• Work within defined standards of accuracy.
• Work in a variety of weather conditions, including temperatures ranging from over 85 degrees to below 40 degrees.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Civil or other) or Construction Management, and/or 3+ years of work experience.
• Experience with multiple levels of decision-making, managing construction projects, and working with owners and developers.
• Strong computer skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to administer several tasks independently and concurrently, with ongoing changes in priority.
• Team player with self-confidence and professional presence.
• High degree of maturity and business judgment.
• Ability to use arms and hands to reach for, handle, and manipulate objects.
• Ability to perform frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, bending, lifting, pushing, and pulling.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 pounds unassisted.
• Must be able to see and hear well (naturally or with correction).
• Ability to travel as requested.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong Viewpoint and HCSS (HeavyBid) software skills.
• Experience with construction scheduling programs, preferably Primavera P6.
• Previous experience with concrete paving.
• Experience in managing City/Municipal/Residential road-building projects.
• Project estimating skills.
• Documentation of construction safety training.
• Experience with daily operations cost tracking systems.

This is a safety-sensitive position.