Assistant Project Manager (Commercial Building Construction)

About the role

Fidelis, our JV partner, is looking for an Assistant Project Manager to join its team on the $22.58 million Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) project at the VA's Heinz Campus. This is an active healthcare facility, so you'll work closely with VA personnel and the patients who visit each day. The scope is heavily electrical and communications focused: new underground duct banks, new and revised tele/data rooms, routing through existing hospital areas and live data infrastructure, and significant mechanical equipment replacement.

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager with project administration, planning, and execution
• Interpret drawings and specifications, identify conflicts and discrepancies, and recommend solutions
• Prepare and track RFIs, submittals, change orders, meeting minutes, punch lists, and status reports
• Perform technical calculations, cost estimates, and scheduling, including look-aheads and shutdown sequencing
• Track potential cost changes and report to the PM
• Assist with subcontract and purchase order buy-out, subcontractor pay applications, and monthly Owner billings
• Track material procurement and long-lead equipment
• Verify completed work meets codes, drawings, and specifications
• Manage project closeout, including warranties, releases, and closeout documents

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Architectural Engineering, Construction Management, or a related engineering field
• 3+ years of experience in a related role
• Experience with cost estimating, structural and design analysis, and pre-project planning (construction, submittal, and meeting schedules)
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to pass VA background screening and work on-site at an active healthcare campus

Preferred qualifications

• VA, federal, or healthcare construction experience
• Electrical, telecom, or data infrastructure experience (duct banks, tele/data rooms)
• Mechanical equipment replacement experience
• OSHA 30 or CHST
• Veterans encouraged to apply

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Healthcare insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional development
• Meaningful work serving veterans