Assistant Project Manager - Construction

About the Role

Daniel O'Connell's Sons is seeking an Assistant Project Manager. Working under the direction of the Project Manager, this individual will be responsible for a variety of administrative functions of assigned construction projects including procurement of material and supplies, placing of subcontracts, processing of change orders, communication with clients, architects, and suppliers. This is a field position; the Assistant Project Manager works on-site daily.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and maintain liaison with prime client and A/E contacts to facilitate construction activities.
• Assist project management with financial management of projects, including Owner Pay Applications, Change Orders, and Cost Reports.
• Provide quantity take-offs for change-order estimates.
• Assist project management in securing subcontractor pricing.
• Responsible for managing subcontractors and suppliers with regards to submittals, deliveries, schedules, availability of materials, pending estimates.
• Visit supplier facilities, as directed and required to facilitate or expedite deliveries.
• Assist management in producing meeting minutes, circulate copies to attendees.
• Attend periodic meetings to coordinate progress and discuss changes and project issues.
• Compile dates and prepare various periodic or special reports, as required.
• Coordinate MEP subcontractor layouts and system start-up commissioning and produce as-built drawings.
• Perform various aspects of document management, including distributing, managing and tracking RFI's, ASI's/CCDs, and field reports and maintaining accurate and up to date contract documents.
• Reviewing, coordinating and tracking submittals, shop drawings and samples, and ensuring that the submittal process translates to the field.
• Assisting with the enforcement of jobsite safety protocols; and helping to ensure everyone on site is aware of and following DOC safety rules and regulations.

Qualifications

• In-depth understanding of all major construction methods and procedures.
• Strong listening and communication skills, including the ability to resolve conflict.
• Ability to identify and resolve complex issues.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, capable of dealing with clients, vendors, architects, etc, in a professional manner.
• Ability to create and support team morale.
• A strong work ethic and a "can-do" attitude.
• Detailed oriented and capable of multi-tasking.

Education & Experience

• Extensive knowledge of construction practices and procedures.
• Four-year engineering degree or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience.
• 3-5 years' experience in similar facility construction project management and related functions plus the willingness to learn and continuously improve processes are required.
• Experience in supervisory role with a demonstrated history of decision-making/problem-solving skills are essential.
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite, project management software (Procore or similar), accounting cost management software (Sage or similar), and scheduling software (Primavera or similar).
• OSHA 30 Certification, LEED Certification, Lean Certification, CPR/First Aid Training is a plus.

Working Conditions

The working conditions of this position requires the employee to work both inside and outside, traverse a construction site, utilizing stairs, ladders, etc and utilize personal protective equipment.

Pay

$80,000—$100,000 USD based on location and experience.