Assistant Project Manager (Construction)

About the role

The main purpose of an Assistant Project Manager (APM) is to manage construction projects by planning, organizing, and controlling all elements of the project under the direction of a Project Manager or VP. Results-oriented, hands-on professional with the ability to deal effectively and interact well with clients, subcontractors, and employees. Must have the ability to resolve problems/conflicts diplomatically and tactfully.

Responsibilities

• Manage construction projects by planning, organizing, and controlling all elements of the project under the direction of a Project Manager or VP.
• Deal effectively and interact well with clients, subcontractors, and employees.
• Resolve problems/conflicts diplomatically and tactfully.
• Participate in the bid process with subcontractors.
• Perform quantity take-off and estimating tasks.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schedules, specifications, and other required construction documents.
• Use strong computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, MS Project, Outlook, Procore, and Bluebeam.
• Show strong organizational skills and emphasize self-motivation and analytical skills.
• Interact with executive-level external and internal clients.
• Identify and manage priorities.
• Manage and coach others in both vocational and administrative skills.
• Multi-task, problem-solve, and work in a team environment as well as independently.
• Exhibit confidence, ambition, and self-motivation.

Requirements

• 2-4 Years of experience in the construction industry
• 2-4 Years of experience as a Project Engineer, Assistant Project Manager or similar
• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, or equivalent
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and maintain teamwork and a positive attitude
• Experience in the bid process with subcontractors
• Quantity take off and estimating experience
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schedules, specifications, and other required construction documents
• Strong computer skills and proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, MS Project, Outlook, Procore, and Bluebeam
• Highly organized with strong emphasis on self-motivation and analytical skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to interact with executive-level external and internal clients
• Ability to identify and manage priorities
• Capable of multi-tasking, problem-solving solving and can work in a team environment as well as independently
• Exhibits confidence, ambition, and self-motivation

Qualifications

• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and maintain teamwork and a positive attitude
• Experience in the bid process with subcontractors
• Quantity take off and estimating experience
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schedules, specifications, and other required construction documents
• Strong computer skills and proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, MS Project, Outlook, Procore, and Bluebeam
• Highly organized with strong emphasis on self-motivation and analytical skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to interact with executive-level external and internal clients
• Ability to identify and manage priorities
• Capable of multi-tasking, problem-solving solving and can work in a team environment as well as independently
• Exhibits confidence, ambition, and self-motivation

Skills

• Construction Management
• Construction Engineering
• Project Management
• Quantity Take Off
• Estimating
• Microsoft Office Suite
• MS Project
• Outlook
• Procore
• Bluebeam
• Organizational Skills
• Self-Motivation
• Problem-Solving
• Teamwork
• Interpersonal Skills
• Client Interaction
• Conflict Resolution

Benefits

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your form i-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Pay

$90,000 - $120,000 annual DOE

Schedule

Full-time