Assistant Project Manager (Howard S. Wright)

About the role

Balfour Beatty US is seeking an Assistant Project Manager in Seattle, WA. Howard S. Wright, a Balfour Beatty Company, is an industry-leading provider of general contracting, at-risk construction management, and design-build services. The Assistant Project Manager will assist the Project Manager in managing all administrative and technical requirements for construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Assists in all activities related to contract administration, change orders, submittals, procurement, project financials set-up and updates, and schedule to ensure projects are completed in a quality, profitable, safe, sustainable, and timely manner.
• Maintain constant focus on meeting/exceeding customer needs and expectations by supporting the Project Manager in all aspects of assigned projects.
• Project Financial Responsibilities:
  • Determines resources needed – people, tools, equipment, materials and internal services for each project.
  • Decides how and when those needs will be met and by whom.
  • Preconstruction Services:
    • Prepares, reviews, and monitors information and reports related to all costs involved in assigned projects.
    • Creates and manages project budgets.
    • Prepares bid packages and subcontract scopes of work; sets up subcontractor pre-work meeting, keeps minutes, and follows up.
    • Complies with requirements of owner contracts (such as bonds, fees, notifications, schedules, reporting, and costs).
  • Project Start-up and Scheduling:
    • Defines responsibilities for processing submittals including taking ownership of more difficult trades in cases of limited staff.
    • Confirms all required paperwork from subcontractors and suppliers is completed at appropriately designated times before and during the project.
    • Establishes relationships and communication tools as needed with suppliers and other key people to verify all materials, supplies, tools, equipment, and personnel are obtained and/or delivered when necessary.
    • Ensures project site and company assets are secure, and maintains a safe and respectful working environment at all times by implementing safety, EEO, risk management, training, and quality control programs.
    • Implements and facilitates project specific SAP.
    • Communicates with all suppliers and subcontractors to be certain they understand performance standards related to predetermined schedules or plans and specifications. If performance problems occur, coordinates with the Project Manager regarding the appropriate actions to take with the subcontractor.
  • Project Administration, Operations, Coordination and Close-out:
    • Attends all mandatory periodic planning, progress, and close out meetings with project staff and other key people on project concerns, problems, and unexpected situations that may arise with subcontractors, suppliers, customer changes, etc.
    • Compares progress to schedule, compares actual versus estimated cost, checks compliance with plans and specifications, reviews any problems, and verifies the quality of work being performed meets contract specifications and Balfour Beatty Construction guidelines.
    • Completes a time impact analysis for each change proposal for submittal to the owner; coordinates with Project Manager and Scheduling Director.
    • Manages the project closeout process to settle all financial obligations, demobilize all resources, and transition the project to the customer.
  • Promote Customer Relations:
    • Buils effective relationships with customers, design team, subcontractors, suppliers, and user groups that reflect and support company core values and meets or exceeds the customer’s expectations.
    • Participates in industry, client, and community relations to enhance company image.

  Requirements

  • BS in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field plus 4 to 7 years of experience in leadership positions on projects of various sizes preferred, or a minimum of 8 years of field experience in leading construction projects of various sizes; 1 - 2 years in preconstruction preferred.
  • New hires are required to sign up for OSHA courses and complete them within the first six months of employment.
  • Prioritizes and delegates multiple responsibilities to others.
  • Supervises and develops direct reports to assess and build talent.
  • Demonstrates leadership skills with ability and willingness to face challenges, solve problems, motivate others, and sell new business.
  • Demonstrates proficiency using a personal computer (PC) and company communication tools, such as email, internet, and Microsoft products (e.g., Word, Excel, Office, Outlook).

  Qualifications

  • Education & Experience: BS in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field plus 4 to 7 years of experience in leadership positions on projects of various sizes preferred, or a minimum of 8 years of field experience in leading construction projects of various sizes; 1 - 2 years in preconstruction preferred.

  Skills

  • Proficiency using a personal computer (PC) and company communication tools, such as email, internet, and Microsoft products (e.g., Word, Excel, Office, Outlook).

  Benefits

  Balfour Beatty offers employees a comprehensive compensation and benefit package including Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, 401(k) with company match, Paid time off, Tuition Assistance, Employee Referral Bonus, and more!

  Pay

  The pay range for this role is $110,000 - $130,000. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future.

  Company Information

  Balfour Beatty is an industry-leading provider of general contracting, at-risk construction management, and design-build services. Howard S. Wright, a Balfour Beatty Company, is located in Seattle, WA.