Assistant Project Manager

About the role

As an Assistant Project Manager, you will support the Project Team(s), providing the foundation for a career in construction and a pathway to Project Management and other leadership roles. You will ensure construction projects run on time, resolve site issues promptly, synchronize subcontractor schedules, complete change orders, and document RFIs.

Responsibilities

• Participate in planning and managing documentation such as timesheets, invoices, contracts, and owner change orders.
• Evaluate quantities in the workplace and assist the Project Manager as a liaison between the architect, owner, and field personnel.
• Assist the Superintendent with interpreting drawings and specifications.
• Procure building permits and resolve bidding questions.
• Provide administrative support, including copying, filing, faxing, and file maintenance.
• Collect, review, and process submittal and RFI project documentation, distributing to appropriate partners.
• Compose or transcribe meeting minutes, interoffice memos, and format correspondence to clients, vendors, subcontractors, and government agencies.
• Coordinate and monitor the bid package process and quotes to ensure coverage.
• Assist with the preparation, distribution, and monitoring of project billings (draws) through completion.
• Activate and maintain accurate project files, including logs for AIA change orders, pending change orders, permits, submittals, and RFIs.
• Assist the Project Manager in developing, monitoring, and updating the project schedule.
• Attend project meetings.
• Maintain close-out documents for project completion (e.g., O & M manuals).
• Ensure safety is never compromised; communicate the project safety program and participate in safety inspections.
• Mentor, train, and develop Project Engineers.

Requirements

• BS degree in Construction Technology, Engineering, or other related discipline, or equivalent experience in the construction industry.
• Experience with Primavera Scheduling, SureTrak, MS Project, Asta Powerproject, and CMiC is required.
• Familiarity with Timberline is a plus.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Software (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work additional hours as necessary to meet business goals.
• Ability to travel depending on project location; overnight stays may be required.

Physical Requirements

• In a normal day, sit and walk for 7+ hours and stand for 4-6 hours.
• Drive 1-4 hours per day.
• Lift/carry up to 50 lbs. maximum; frequently lift/carry up to 25 lbs.
• Use upper extremities for repetitive simple grasping, pushing/pulling, and fine manipulation.
• Occasionally (0-33%) climb (including ladders), kneel, and/or crawl.
• Frequently (34-66%) squat at knees, reach above shoulders, and use feet (foot controls).
• Continuously (67-100%) bend at waist and work at heights above 6 feet.