Assistant Project Manager

About the role

NOVO Construction is seeking an Assistant Project Manager for projects. Candidate should possess a minimum of 4+ years of commercial construction experience, a Bachelors degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or Architecture, LEED AP preferred, estimating skills, understanding of all building trades materials and methods with a special emphasis on Mechanical, Electrical, and Piping trades, strong written and verbal communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Attend and conduct project job walks
• Prepare Request for Proposals
• Analyze subcontractor proposals and generate Bid Tabulations
• Produce quantity take-offs for multiple disciplines
• Contribute constructability reviews as member of the extended Design Team
• Actively participate in the General Contractor proposal and interview process
• Conduct daily project walks with Superintendent
• Work with Safety Director to establish Site Specific Safety Plans
• Cover Job Hazard Analysis and High Risk activities with Safety Director and entire construction team
• Maintain safety reports with Safety Director for individual client requirements
• Draft Owner/Client contracts and Subcontract agreements for review by SPM or PX
• Function as main point of contact with Subcontractors field and office personnel
• Review and prepare Subcontractor invoices for PM or PX approval on a monthly basis
• Prepare and present Owner/Client change orders in a timely and complete manner
• Route and approve subcontractor and material invoices
• Prepare Owner/Client and internal project updates on a monthly basis
• Execute Owner/Client and subcontractor financial close-out
• Develop, track and manage RFI, Submittal and Change Order Logs
• Generate action item lists and follow-through to completion
• Cover Master Drawing Set and logs
• Distribute project drawings, addenda, design changes, RFIs, submittals and documentation to extended team
• Monitor and log 3rd party testing, project access and logistics plans
• Prepare, monitor and update Master Schedule
• Work with Project Superintendent to identify project progress to date
• Identify potential project impacts and propose solutions
• Prepare 3-wk Rolling Schedules
• Conduct weekly Subcontractor Meeting with Project Superintendent
• Attend and contribute in weekly Owner, Architect and Contractor meetings
• Present RFI, Submittal and Change Order Logs
• Prepare and distribute meeting minutes and project documents to extended team
• Utilize engineering or construction management background to identify field issues and suggest potential alternates
• Review subcontractor and vendor drawings and submittals for adherence to plans and specifications
• Conduct coordination meetings with Architects, Engineers and multiple subcontractor trades
• Interface with Architect and Engineers to efficiently resolve technical issues and convey information to field and entire team

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or Architecture
• Minimum of 4 years of commercial construction experience
• Flexible with ability to manage multiple tasks/projects concurrently
• Resourceful, with respect to problem identification and resolution
• Able to operate in a fast-paced working environment with minimal direction from Senior Management
• LEED AP preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, ProLog (or similar project management software), Scheduling software (MS Project and/or Primavera), accounting systems and software, and estimating software
• Strong verbal and written communication skills