Assistant Project Manager

About the role

This position serves as Assistant Project Manager for multiple non-capital construction projects. It involves overseeing the development, design, and construction phases of small or simple projects, and assisting Project Managers in these phases.

Responsibilities

• Aid Project Managers in managing non-capital projects from initiation through close-out.
• Develop scopes of work based on client requests or building issues.
• Create early schedules for all assigned projects using Microsoft Project, based on given scopes and required delivery dates.
• Facilitate and monitor the permit approval process, ensuring timely acquisition of required permits and adherence to project schedules.
• Manage the bid and contract phases, and evaluate bid results.
• Direct the construction phase by regularly monitoring projects.
• Support Project Managers in managing project documents, including requests for information, submittals, pay applications, compliance with codes and regulatory matters, change directives, or change orders.
• Aid Project Managers in project close-out, including punch list completion, commissioning, training, as-built drawings, and O&M Manual reviews.
• Ensure project safety and quality assurance.
• Maintain knowledge of College and VCCS policies and adhere to State and local procurement regulations.
• Apply professional and technical skills to guide design professionals through the planning process.

Requirements

• General computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Access, Word, Power Point).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work independently with a high level of responsibility and accountability.
• Strong time management skills.
• Ability to work productively and communicate appropriately with a wide variety of personnel and contractors.
• Willingness to learn the project development process, Microsoft Project, current codes, and environmental regulations.
• Understanding of construction and related engineering aspects.
• Understanding of basic Project Management principles.

Qualifications

• Experience in working on projects.
• Experience in assisting Project Managers across multiple project phases.
• Unrestricted Valid Driver’s License in good standing.

Skills

General computer skills, excellent communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work independently with a high level of responsibility and accountability.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and dental insurance program, generous paid leave, deferred compensation plans, paid parental leave, state employee discounts, and a solid and secure retirement program.

Pay

$25/hr

Schedule

Part-time - M-F; 29 hours per week