Construction Assistant Project Manager

About the role

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced General Contractor Assistant Project Manager to join our team and play a crucial role in ensuring the successful execution of healthcare construction projects from inception to completion.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience
• Two years of experience in the commercial construction industry, overseeing all aspects of ground-up projects in healthcare, financial, and light industrial sectors
• The ability to manage more than 2 projects at one time and have an ambitious approach to balancing workload in a fast-paced environment
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage multiple teams, subcontractors, and stakeholders
• Proficient in project reporting software, MS Office, and blueprint reading
• Knowledge of building codes, safety regulations, and quality standards
• Problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a proactive and results-oriented approach
• A valid driver’s license and the ability to travel to various job sites

Responsibilities

• Typically share the responsibilities of managing the project budget, writing contracts, approving invoices, and updating the project schedule
• Cook up among subcontractors and help to resolve any issues or conflicts that arise during the job
• In some cases, the Assistant Project Manager might manage the project independently, while the Project Manager might assist with major issues or complications
• Will benefit from skills such as blueprint reading and the ability to use scheduling software
• Organize, process, and distribute pertinent project documents
• Aid in the development and updating of the project schedule
• Speed up documents and material and equipment deliveries to meet the project schedule
• Aid in maintaining cost control data
• Maintain mutually satisfying long-term relationships with customers, architects, engineers, subcontractors, vendors, and employees
• Perform various duties in support of the Project Manager
• Aid in the mobilization of the project, including procurement of permits, trailer setup, etc.
• Aid in the development of a schedule of values and estimate listing and maintenance
• Aid in updating the overall construction schedule on a regular basis
• Aid in the implementation and tracking of LEED requirements
• Administer the document control for shop drawings, Submittals, Subcontracts/Purchase Orders, insurance certificates/Bonds, R.F.I.’s, Plans and specifications, Warranties/as-builts and manuals, Notices to owner/Lien Releases, Construction Bulletins, Change Order Requests from the owner, back charges
• Review shop drawings and submittals to verify compliance with contract documents
• Aid in the preparation of Cost Reports
• Aid in subcontractor applications for payment/vendor invoice processing
• Attend project-related meetings and assist with the preparation and dissemination of minutes and attendee’s roster
• Aid in the punch list completion process
• Aid the project team in all close-out procedures and activities
• Aid in the implementation of warranty work at the direction of the Project Manager

Physical Demands

• The individual typically works in an office environment and uses a computer, telephone and other office equipment as needed to perform duties
• The employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear. Generally, the job requires 70% sitting, 15% walking, and 15% standing
• Frequently required to use repetitive hand motion, handle, or feel, and to stand, walk, reach, bend or lift up to 20 pounds
• Please note that climbing stairs is a physical requirement. Some offices contain an elevator, but one must be able to use stairs for fire drills and emergencies

Work Environment

The noise level in the work environment is typical of that of an office. Individuals may encounter frequent interruptions throughout the workday. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.