Construction Assistant Project Manager- Healthcare

About Us

In 1999, armed with an Electrical Engineering degree, 14 years of business experience with Hoechst Celanse, and a restless entrepreneurial spirit, Francisco Alvarado established Marand Builders, Inc. Since its inception, our goal has been to understand the individual needs of our customers and provide them with customized solutions. We have built our reputation on reliability, attentiveness, and quality of execution, succeeding by delivering the best construction experience to our clients.

Starting in Charlotte, NC, we rapidly expanded to cover the Carolinas, Mid-Atlantic, and Southeast US regions, with 7 regional offices in Virginia, North Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. Our team of highly talented professionals has allowed us to become a preferred vendor for many clients, exceeding 95% repeat business. Marand specializes in serving the healthcare, financial services, commercial/administrative, and light-industrial industries.

Responsibilities

• Share responsibilities for managing the project budget, writing contracts, approving invoices, and updating the project schedule.
• Coordinate among subcontractors and help resolve any issues or conflicts that arise during the job.
• Manage projects independently in some cases, while the Project Manager assists with major issues or complications.
• Organize, process, and distribute pertinent project documents.
• Assist in the development and updating of the project schedule.
• Expedite documents, materials, and equipment deliveries to meet the project schedule.
• Assist 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.
• Assist the Project team in mobilization, including procurement of permits and trailer set-up.
• Assist the PM in the development of a schedule of values and estimate listing and maintenance.
• Assist in updating the overall construction schedule on a regular basis.
• Assist in developing short interval schedules for use at weekly coordination meetings.
• Assist in the implementation and tracking of LEED requirements.
• Administer document control for shop drawings, submittals, subcontracts/purchase orders, insurance certificates/bonds, RFIs, plans and specifications, warranties/as-builts and manuals, notices to owner/lien releases, construction bulletins, change order requests from the owner, and back charges.
• Review shop drawings and submittals to verify compliance with contract documents.
• Assist the Project Team in the preparation of cost reports.
• Assist in subcontractor applications for payment and vendor invoice processing.
• Attend project-related meetings and assist with the preparation and dissemination of minutes and attendee rosters.
• Assist in the punch list completion process.
• Assist the project team in all close-out procedures and activities.
• Assist in the implementation of warranty work at the direction of the Project Manager.

Requirements

• 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.
• Ability to manage more than two projects at one time and balance 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.
• Valid driver’s license and the ability to travel to various job sites (up to 25% travel).

Skills

• Blueprint reading.
• Use of scheduling software.
• Strong communication skills to interact comfortably with project owners to tradesmen.
• Basic understanding of the construction process, including materials, equipment, and techniques.

Physical Demands

• Typically works in an office environment using a computer, telephone, and other office equipment.
• Regularly required to sit, talk, or hear; 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.
• Climbing stairs is a physical requirement (some offices contain an elevator, but stairs must be used for fire drills and emergencies).

Work Environment

• Noise level is typical of an office environment.
• Individuals may encounter frequent interruptions throughout the workday.
• Performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.