Assistant Project Manager - WA

Assists in the preparation of estimates, project budgets, and unit cost reports for construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Organizes and conducts pre-construction planning meetings.
• Participates in the successful negotiation of project subcontracts.
• Assists the project team in preparing the project management plan and planning the successful execution of the construction contract.
• Participates in value engineering services as appropriate.
• Obtains and reviews plans and specifications to determine their completeness and consistency.
• Assists the project owner in obtaining permits and resolving regulatory requirements.
• Assists in the preparation of project schedules and develops milestones in concert with the Project Superintendent.
• Participates in project schedule updates as needed.
• Develops monthly client pay requests and follows up on collections to ensure timely payment per contract terms.
• Controls payment of job and subcontractor costs based on construction progress and document review.
• Coordinates with the job cost accountant for payments and lien releases.
• Participates in monthly job cost reviews to assess project status and increase profitability.
• Manages project material and equipment procurement within budget and schedule constraints.
• Develops and monitors project quality, safety, and risk management plans.
• Negotiates owner and subcontractor change orders and manages resulting schedule, cost, and profit impacts.
• Attends, directs as needed, and takes notes for project team meetings, including weekly Owner/Architect and subcontractor coordination meetings.
• Coordinates all final close-out procedures, including as-built drawings, punch lists, final billing, occupancy permits, owner acceptance, project manuals, warranty letters, subcontractor close-out, and letters of substantial completion and recommendation.
• Participates in post-completion project reviews and provides information for Preconstruction databases.
• Trains and mentors project and field engineers and other team members.
• Manages project engineers to ensure construction compliance through submittals, RFIs, document revisions, and other documentation.
• Updates and implements software programs for collaboration, quality, and document management.
• Develops and maintains owner relationships.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of two years of commercial construction experience.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Understanding of construction laws, building codes, and design requirements; ability to read blueprints correctly.
• Adherence to Abbott Construction’s standards of ethics, conduct, and organizational policies.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to formulate alternative solutions from diverse data sources.
• Ability to work collaboratively and support co-workers, customers, and others.
• Strong planning and resource allocation skills.
• Highly organized, efficient, and capable of managing multiple events to achieve goals.
• Self-starter who works well without close supervision and has a record of achieving aggressive goals.
• Professional affiliations (e.g., AGC member) and credentials (e.g., PE) preferred.
• Ability to speak basic Spanish commands, questions, and instructions regarding construction preferred.
• Strong computer and technical skills; ability to learn new software programs quickly.

Pay

The full salary range for this position is $85,000 to $115,000. This position is eligible for a target bonus.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Long-term Disability Insurance
• Short-term Disability Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Home & Auto Insurance
• Family Support
• Pre-tax Paid Parking/Public Transportation
• Paid time off
• Time Away Benefits
• Paid Holidays
• Group Legal
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

Sick leave accrues at one (1) hour for every 30 hours worked, capped at 240 hours. Unused sick leave up to 240 hours may be carried over annually.

About Us

At Abbott, we focus on providing an exceptional experience for our clients, construction partners, and employees. Our team embraces the company’s brand pillars of stewardship, collaboration, and integrity. Abbott’s size and versatility allow us to adapt resources and approaches to meet specific needs, offering diverse and rewarding opportunities to our employees.

The STO Building Group family of companies includes over 4,000 employees across the US, Canada, UK, and Ireland. We provide a complete range of construction services, from site selection and design constructability reviews to interior fit-outs, new building construction, and infrastructure upgrades.