Assistant Project Manager - Construction

About the Role

At Jacobs, our Program Management/Construction Management (PM/CM) team works seamlessly with clients, designers, builders, and consultants to deliver projects and programs that achieve our clients’ goals. We are seeking an Assistant Project Manager with experience in the management of building design and construction projects to deliver Owner’s Representative services for both renovation and new building projects in Connecticut.

Our team’s role may involve management of all phases of work from programming, preconstruction/design, construction, closeout, FF&E procurement, and move management. Projects will typically range in construction costs from $500K to $50M. This position may support multiple projects concurrently in more than one location and will vary depending on the scale of the project. For example, this employee may serve as the on-site lead on one project while supporting a team as an assistant project manager on another. They will also help direct the efforts of owners’ consultants, designers, and builders.

Assignments could be in MA, CT, RI, and NH.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the project budget, track expenditures, and forecast program and project-related costs
• Review submitted Requests for Information (RFI)’s and Submittals from the contractor and track to ensure timely review and resubmittals
• As potential issues arise, follow up with respective stakeholders to keep the project moving forward
• Perform daily walks with the team and review work activities for quality and the builder’s adherence to their site-specific safety plan
• Promptly notify the team if deviations from the contract documents or safety plan are observed
• Coordinate design team review of mock-ups and first work inspections
• Manage project files and enter files and data into the owner’s and construction team’s project management systems
• Review potential change orders, check proposed costs, provide comments, and participate in negotiations
• For time and materials work, assist with monitoring documentation of labor hours, equipment, and materials
• Develop and issue meeting minutes
• Review the construction schedule weekly and advise the project team on progress
• Review construction work completed monthly and provide comments on the builder’s draft pay applications
• Review and process the final pay applications
• Develop reports and presentations for updating the client and other stakeholders
• Prepare and maintain reports, meeting minutes, correspondence, logs, invoices, financial spreadsheets, and project schedules

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Architecture, Engineering discipline, or Construction Management
• Minimum 3 years of experience working on building construction projects
• Working knowledge of materials, methods, and techniques used in building construction
• Willing and able to work at the client’s site Monday-Friday
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, with a working knowledge of scheduling software desired
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Proficiency in MS Excel and other Microsoft Office Suite applications

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience and teamwork bringing high-quality projects to completion on-time and on-budget, especially in the Higher Education and Health Care markets
• Higher education and K-12 building experience

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance
• 401(k) plan with company stock purchase options at a discount
• Deferred compensation plan or Executive Deferral Plan (for eligible employees)
• Unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees
• Seven paid holidays and caregiver leave
• Additional rewards for certain roles, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $85,000.00 to $120,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Schedule

Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, Monday through Friday, as required by the nature of their role.