Assistant Project Manager

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day Project activities under supervision of the Project Manager
• Prepare invoices, estimates, schedule meetings, etc.
• Keep track of and report on project progress
• Aid in the preparation of daily, weekly and monthly reports detailing the status of the Project
• Assist in the preparation of cost estimates for assigned Projects
• Solicit and obtain bids from subcontractors and material suppliers
• Support efforts to expedite prompt processing of invoices and prompt payment through to subcontractors for amounts due
• Aid in the preparation of change proposals, negotiate, execute and/or issue change orders to subcontractors, and prepare revisions to the master cost breakdown as a result of change orders and management revisions
• May be assigned to work on-site at the Project(s)
• Assist Project Manager and Superintendent with the supervision and managing of field activities
• Communicate with Superintendent and Project Manager about delays and other issues that must be communicated to Owner
• Maintain good relationships with the Owner, Architect, Engineers, Subcontractors and Suppliers involved with the project
• Aid in preparing the job start-up and close-out checklists

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Construction Science or Civil Engineering
• Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in commercial construction industry
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships
• Self-starter with a high degree of personal responsibility and integrity
• Ability to work in a field construction environment which includes walking in rough terrain
• Ability to work in adverse weather conditions
• Ability to travel long distances, depending on assigned project(s) location
• Ability to work more than 40 hours a week and weekend assignments
• Detail oriented