Construction Assistant Project Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Foster an environment of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Procure municipal requirements and approvals.
• Coordinate utility engineering and permit applications.
• Aid in developing and managing project schedules, budgets, submittals, RFIs, and change orders.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, vendors, and consultants to ensure timely and cost-effective project delivery.
• Participate in owner, architect, and subcontractor meetings, recording meeting minutes and tracking action items.
• Manage and maintain document control systems (plans, specifications, submittals, and RFIs) using project management software (e.g., Procore, Bluebeam or similar).
• Support procurement efforts, including soliciting bids, evaluating proposals, documenting post bid meeting minutes, and issuing Trade Contracts and purchase orders.
• Solicit and evaluate proposals for extra work, manage the Cost Control Log, generate Owner Change Orders and Trade Contractor Change orders.
• Conduct site visits and field coordination as needed to support project progress and quality control.
• Manage project closeout, including punch list coordination, warranty documentation, and final turnover packages.
• Create and maintain drawing log during preconstruction phase.
• Perform quantity takeoffs, as necessary.
• Provide updated unit prices for estimating department.
• Aid in LEED administration and assembly of documentation.
• Aid in assembly and verification of Prevailing Wage and Certified Payroll documentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field.
• Construction management background preferred.
• Must possess the ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks.
• Must possess superior oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must have a working knowledge of MS Office, including strong skills in Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Ability to negotiate and manage contractual arrangements.
• Knowledge of the operating practices of construction, architectural, and building firms.
• Basic understanding of project management principles.
• Must possess skills in workflow analysis and management.
• Must possess excellent communication skills.
• Must be highly detail-oriented and organized.
• Must have excellent time management skills.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• 401(k) plan featuring a company match.
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage.
• Generous paid time off.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.
• On-site health and wellness programs.
• Volunteer time off and partnerships with local organizations.

Environmental Factors and Working Conditions

• The work environment for this position is a typical office environment with occasional construction site visits.
• When in the office, the physical demands require the ability to sit for long periods of time.
• Intermittent movement, such as accessing centrally located office equipment, lifting of 35 lbs, bending, stooping, kneeling, and climbing, may be necessary to perform the requirements of this position.
• Site visits may subject the individual to hazards commonly associated with construction.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to be worn as required on project sites and in the warehouse.