Assistant Project Manager, Construction

About the role

The Assistant Project Manager will oversee planning, design, scheduling, budgeting, contract administration and management for various projects. These projects will include large-scale building renovations, capital improvements, tenant improvements and repair and maintenance of existing properties, all while keeping the project within budget.

Responsibilities

• Create and oversee assigned budgets, pricing, and schedules, both planning and actual construction.
• Inspect and review projects to ensure compliance with building and safety codes, and obtain all necessary permits and licenses.
• Assist in negotiations with architects, consultants, clients, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Manage project progress, contract negotiations, and project close-out documentation for assigned capital improvements and tenant improvements at assigned properties.
• Assist in interpreting and explaining plans and contract terms to workers and clients, representing the owner.
• Coordinate projects with property managers and building engineers.
• Provide prompt follow-up on work orders for maintenance and meet regularly with property managers and tenants.
• Update trackers with project status and schedule updates on a weekly basis.
• Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred in architecture, engineering, construction management or some related field.
• PMP and/or LEED certification is preferred.
• Minimum three years of experience supporting commercial construction projects in a project management, construction management, or related role, including experience on the owner, developer, contractor, design, or facilities side.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of computers and software including MS Windows, Word, and PowerPoint. Proficient in using MS Project and Excel.
• Technical knowledge of all aspects of commercial office building construction and a strong working knowledge of California building requirements are preferred.
• Experience in retail or restaurant construction is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills, both writing and verbal are essential to collaborate with tenants, leasing, property management, engineering and executives.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities while staying focused and meeting deadlines without sacrificing accuracy.
• Able to multitask, attend to detail, and have excellent follow-up skills.
• Able to adapt to a changing environment and perform in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment.

Qualifications

• Requires a wide range of constant physical activities, including but not limited to: standing, walking, and sitting.
• Requires close, distance, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
• Requires work such as tours throughout the property portfolio, including to construction sites, usually performed by walking and by climbing stairs.
• Requires movement between departments to facilitate work.
• Requires lifting plans or boxes of 25 pounds or more occasionally.