Assistant Project Manager

About the Role

The primary function of the Assistant Project Manager is to assist the project team with the administration and management of all activities associated with the construction project. As an Assistant Project Manager, you may also be assigned the overall responsibility for a smaller project where appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Capable of successfully supervising a project with a project budget range of $1M - $10M, under various delivery methods, diversity in market sectors, and varying complexities.
• Assist with job office set up.
• Work closely with the Project Manager and Estimator during the preconstruction phase assisting with the GMP process and input on General Conditions.
• Vet assigned scopes of work during the preconstruction phase (Estimating).
• Understand the concept of Budget vs. Cost and how it relates to the project abstract and the monthly cost reconciliation.
• Assist in the documentation of all claims and litigation.
• Handle cash flow projections and forecasting costs.
• Assist the Project Manager or be solely responsible for writing certain scopes of work, preparing exhibits, the preparation of subcontracts, and Purchase Orders with PM/PX direction and oversight.
• Assist the Project Manager with cost control measures:
  • Prepare External Change Order Requests, which get submitted to the Owner.
  • Manage and audit the Subcontractor Tracking Logs.
  • Manage Subcontractor Monthly Invoicing.
  • Prepare Pay Applications for submission.
  • Prepare Purchase Orders (as needed).
  • Negotiate Change Orders with subcontractors.
• Assist the Project Manager or be solely responsible for problem resolution pertaining to specific project issues.
• Assist the Superintendent(s) in implementing the project safety program.
• Work closely with the APE, PE, or SPE in the initial setup of CMiC, i.e., Submittal Log Registry.
• Oversee the APE, PE, and SPE to ensure Submittal Logs are current in CMiC and the submittal process is managed properly with subcontractors and the design team.
• Assist the project team with the initial setup of PlanGrid to organize the contract documents for the team's use.
• Oversee the APE, PE, and SPE to ensure RFI Logs are current in CMiC and distributed to all appropriate subcontractors.
• Oversee the APE, PE, and SPE to ensure RFIs are properly posted to PlanGrid and maintain the accuracy of the project's as-builts.
• Manage the associated PE’s and SPE’s to ensure the project's Material Procurement Log is properly maintained and required material deliveries correspond with the project's P6 schedule.
• Oversee the contract closeout process (O&M manuals, As-Builts, etc.).
• Represent the company at Owner, Subcontractor, and coordination meetings.
• Attend project meetings and assist in the preparation/distribution of meeting minutes.
• Review meeting minutes for accuracy and content prior to distribution.
• Create and organize all closeout binders.
• Attend and participate in company Quarterly Risk Management (QRM) Trainings.
• Participate in company networking events and PM Round Tables.
• Work closely with the APE(s), PE(s), and SPE(s) on your project team and mentor and train where applicable.
• Oversee and manage the process to obtain costs from subcontractors for any extra work performed on the project.
• Prepare, review, and distribute Change Order Requests for all Subcontractors. Ensure all costs are properly logged on the Subcontractor Tracking Log and appropriately stored.
• Manage and negotiate all External Change Orders with the Owner, with or without the Project Manager's involvement.
• On projects where you are playing the role of the Project Manager, properly forecast all costs (revenue) and projected fee with the Monthly Reconciliation Report.
• Assist the Project Manager in providing pertinent information that could affect the Monthly Reconciliation Report accuracy and forecasts.
• Ensure the timely delivery to the jobsite of all project equipment and materials (procurement) via properly managing the project's PE’s and SPE’s.
• Coordinate with the project team to ensure subcontract award dates align with required material on-site dates, per the P6 schedule.
• Oversee the entire submittal process with subcontractors and the design team.
• Oversee the APE, PE, SPE to ensure the document log is maintained, current, and distributed to all subcontractors.
• Assist with the preparation and distribution of overall project schedules and 8-week look-ahead schedules.
• Find conflicts in the contract documents and issue a “Request for Information” (RFI) to the appropriate party/parties.
• Work closely with the APE, PE, SPE, and Superintendent(s) to find practical solutions to field problems or conflicts found in the contract documents prior to issuing RFIs.
• Oversee the APE, PE, SPE to track outstanding RFIs and expedite return responses to all subcontractors.
• Assist the Project Superintendent(s) in providing safety orientation to all field workers prior to their start of work on site.
• Assist the Project Superintendent(s) with generating and issuing incident reports.
• Oversee the APE, PE, SPE to ensure all Injury and Illness Prevention Plans (IIPP) documents have been submitted by all subcontractors.
• Oversee the APE, PE, SPE to ensure all Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) plans have been submitted by all subcontractors, as needed.
• Work closely with the APE, PE, SPE, and Superintendent(s) to create the first draft of the project's Site Specific Quality Plan (SSQP).
• Work with the PE’s, SPE’s, and Project Superintendent(s) to schedule all pre-installation meetings.
• Attend meetings and oversee the PE or SPE who is leading the weekly Building Information Modeling (BIM) meetings and assist in the development of a coordinated model between the MEPF trades.
• Potentially manage the entire BIM coordination process when applicable.
• Oversee and manage the design of the project-required mock-ups and work closely with the company and design team to obtain acceptance of all required mock-ups.
• Develop an Owner training schedule which shows when all applicable subcontractors will provide training to the Owner.
• Ensure that all video recording for training has been completed and all training videos have been formally transmitted to the Owner as part of the closeout package.
• Oversee and manage the punch list process working closely with the APE, PE, SPE, and Superintendent(s) to ensure 100% completion of all punch list items within 30 days of project turnover/C of O.
• Participate in initial and/or acceptance walks with the Architect/Owner, as needed.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or equivalent experience in a related field and a minimum of 4-6 years of relevant project management experience, as an Assistant Project Engineer, Project Engineer, Senior Project Engineer, or equivalent.
• Proficiency in basic computer skills (MS Word, Outlook, etc.).
• Advanced understanding of scheduling, CMiC, Excel, etc. applications.
• Thorough understanding of construction administration processes, including contracts, construction documents, schedules, RFIs, submittals, and material procurement.
• Advanced proficiency in P6 and CMiC applications.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Effective negotiation skills.
• Effective time management and organization skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project or P6 Scheduling Software and Project Management Software, such as Prolog, Viewpoint, CMiC, or equivalent applications.
• Using daily software tools, such as Bluebeam, PlanGrid, Safety Mojo, BIM 360 Glue, etc.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of various construction delivery methods, market sectors, the construction administration process, building trades, technical aspects of construction including means and methods, materials, building systems, planning, scheduling, estimating, owner, and architect relations.
• Completion of OSHA 30-Hour Safety Course.
• First Aid and CPR certified.

Skills

Personal Attributes

• Effective written and verbal language communication skills.
• Takes initiative, strives for increased responsibility, and has a desire to learn.
• Shows emotional maturity, punctuality, and dependability.
• Motivates and contributes to the teamwork/morale of the project team.
• Shows the desire and willingness to progress to the Project Manager role and responsibilities.

Interpersonal Skills

• Establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with all (client, design professionals, various company departments, project team, inspectors, and subcontractors).
• Show alignment with and promote company Corporate Values.
• See that all company policies are administered in a fair and consistent manner.
• Participate in on-boarding and training for those you are supervising.
• Involvement with various company committees and part of establishing procedures and policies.
• Mentor, coach, and train as necessary to help subordinates achieve their career objectives.

Benefits

• 100% ESOP
• Competitive Pay
• Bonus Program
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• PTO/Sick
• 100% Life Insurance
• 401(K) with Match
• Student Debt Program

Physical Demands

Performance of the required duties will require physical ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs, passenger use of construction personnel hoists, ability to climb ladders, and negotiate work areas under construction. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Performing this job requires use of hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls, sit, talk and hear, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment