Assistant Project Manager

About the role

The Assistant Project Manager supports the planning, design, procurement, construction, and closeout of assigned capital improvement projects in the Washoe County School District. The Assistant Project Manager provides support for the coordination of various phases of project development, including collaboration with various stakeholders to ultimately support effective implementation and quality project outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Assists in developing project execution plans and estimates for all assigned projects.
• Assists in the review of project designs for completeness, constructability, quality and consistency with the District's standards and objectives within that project and particular scope of work.
• Assists in the coordination of assigned projects with District departments, site personnel, and other internal stakeholders.
• Assists in monitoring performance across programs and projects to ensure efficiency and achievement of organizational objectives.
• Conducts site visits to evaluate feasibility, space needs, ADA compliance, and building system requirements.
• Supports program and portfolio management by assisting with project prioritization, resource allocation, and performance monitoring.
• Collections and analyzes data utilizing tracking software to support reporting, performance monitoring, and data-driven decision-making for annual and long-term planning.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate's degree or comprehensive coursework in Design, Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or closely related field required. Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience: No experience required. Two (2) years of related experience in building design, construction, architecture, engineering, or another related industrial setting is preferred.
• Licenses/Certificates: Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid State of Nevada driver license with a driving record acceptable to the District.

Competencies for Successful Performance of Job Duties

• Knowledge of: Project coordination practices, principles of building construction, general documents used in construction, principles of construction management, practices and procedures, building construction materials, construction drawings, specifications, and schedules.
• Skills in: Managing tasks in order to meet predetermined deadlines, coordinating tasks and activities with building occupants, coordinating actions to accomplish work objectives while exercising necessary flexibility, thinking logically, clearly, and independently, working both independently and collaboratively, and exercising excellent customer service skills.
• Abilities to: Communicate effectively both orally and in writing, effectively plan, organize and prioritize time, establish and maintain effective working interpersonal relationships with various stakeholders, and utilize computer software programs.

Work Environment / Physical Demands

• Work Environment: Exposure to weather (occasionally), exposure to loud noises (occasionally), working in confined spaces (rarely), working at heights (rarely), working with hazardous materials (rarely).
• Physical Demands: Lifting/carrying (rarely), standing/walking (occasionally), bending/stooping (rarely), reaching (rarely), pushing/pulling (rarely), climbing (rarely), fine motor skills (rarely).

Benefit Packages

• No waiting period on Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance.
• Employees may select an insurance plan wherein WCSD contributes 100% of insurance premiums.
• Sick Leave, Holiday Pay and Vacation Pay.
• Public Employees Retirement System (PERS).