Assistant Project Manager

About the role

The Assistant Project Manager (APM) owns and facilitates tasks as outlined by the Project Manager or Project Executive, within the projects assigned. They provide support and communication for successful project completion. APM’s provide a focus on the day-to-day details of these projects, including relaying correspondence between field and office (both internally and externally), ordering equipment, and managing project documentation.

Responsibilities

• Work with the department leader on business/personal development plan.
• Develop submittal packages and check for accuracy compared to drawings and building standards.
• Draft equipment POs and check for accuracy compared to drawings, submittals, quotes, and building standards.
• Update equipment procurement logs.
• Track delivery of equipment orders.
• Understand construction schedules and how they were developed.
• Assess drawing updates and determine if there are scope impacts.
• Cook up and coordinate with the field, client, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Understand the basics of estimating.
• Quantity/Material takeoffs of engineered drawings.
• Conceptual estimating from architectural drawings or no drawings at all.
• Calculates and draft change orders as required within.
• Understand and execute all Hermanson’s processes and procedures.
• Work closely with Project Managers and Account Executives.
• Understand how to complete and present monthly financial reports (Stats).
• Meet and develop relationships with clients and coworkers (field and office).
• Maintain and develop a working knowledge of the local construction marketplace.
• Maintain and develop technical knowledge of mechanical system operations.
• Establish and assure that a document control system is in place and updated on a regular basis throughout all projects.
• Aid the Project Manager and Account Executive in keeping all projects billed and assist in the collection of your invoices before they become 60 days past due.

Qualifications

• Technical skills in programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Bluebeam Revu, etc.
• Familiarity with estimating, project management, engineering functions and practices.
• Possess strong written and communication skills.
• Ability to positively influence and persuade others.
• Time management skills.
• Disciplined, strategic thinker who quickly develops a holistic view of Hermanson’s business, building and nurturing key relationships focusing on desired outcomes, creating competitive advantage for the whole company.
• Trust & Relationship Development: Being attentive to goals and desires of the customer; having the character, competence, trustworthiness & sincerity upon which decision makers depend and willingly want to build relationships.
• Possesses confidence to make recommendations and innovative solutions to help the PM/AE achieve the customers’ goals and needs.
• Adept at handling objections, welcoming customer concerns to better understand what is on the customer’s mind.
• Professional appearance, conduct, grooming and business dress code that communicates professionalism, level of sophistication, intelligence and credibility.
• Dresses to fit the business audience, this means a dress code one notch of formality above your audience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering capacity (we will consider a combination of direct Trade experience and education that would indicate proficiency in performing Assistant Project Manager duties).

Skills

• Technical skills in programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Bluebeam Revu, etc.
• Familiarity with estimating, project management, engineering functions and practices.
• Strong written and communication skills.
• Positive influence and persuasion.
• Time management skills.
• Disciplined, strategic thinker.
• Confidence to make recommendations and innovative solutions.
• Adept at handling objections.
• Professional appearance and conduct code.
• Dress code appropriate for the business audience.

Benefits

• Competitive pay with bonus opportunities.
• Medical, prescription, dental & vision coverage with zero to low weekly premiums.
• 401(k) with discretionary company match.
• Generous paid time off (vacation, sick time, and paid holidays).
• Disability income protection.
• Life insurance for employees and eligible dependents.
• Optional added protection with critical illness and accident plans.
• Career growth & development opportunities.
• In-house training programs.
• Certificate & tuition reimbursement.
• Wellness program.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).