Job Description

Assistant Project Manager Job Description

Assists the project team by ensuring compliance with contractual obligations. Responsibilities include those outlined below as well as those required of superintendents. Responsible for assisting the project team with project delivery, controlling costs and maintaining profitability for the projects and utilizing extensive construction experience.

Key Duties / Responsibilities

• Assist with managing field construction, maintenance, engineering, and other field project support activities.
• Assists Project Manager in reviewing project requirements to determine timeframe, procedures for accomplishing project, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources for various phases of project.
• Creates status reports prepared by project personnel and under the direction of the Project Manager, modifies schedules or plans as required.
• Establishes cost estimates with subcontractor and vendor pricing as needed.
• Assists with establishing project labor requirements and report findings with management.
• Conducts regular project inspections in the field and advises project supervision of work progress, quality of work and conditions requiring attention regarding safety.
• Coordinates work with subcontractors to ensure all subcontract work is within project scope and specifications. Administers project subcontracts, policies and procedures to subcontractors.
• Tracks expenses vs. budget and provides regular reports to the Project Manager to minimize exposure and risk to the project; suggests cost saving measures.
• Communicates effectively with the subcontractors responsible for completing various phases of the project.
• Coordinates with engineers, inspectors, and client/owner representatives to isolate project problems and assists in developing solutions.
• Monitors the progress of the construction activities on a regular basis and attends status meetings with the Project Manager and the subcontractors.
• Inspects construction site.
• Ensures project documents are complete.
• Identifies the elements of project design and construction likely to give rise to disputes and claims.
• Monitors project purchasing activities to assure quality material and timely delivery at competitive costs.
• Conducts regular meetings with project supervision to review project progress and to plan future construction activity.
• Determines the necessity of construction equipment and assures equipment is properly maintained.
• Maintains OSHA compliance and follows company safety procedures.

Education / Experience

• A bachelor’s degree OR a minimum of 3-5 years of experience as an assistant project manager or PM.
• Experience working on large projects.
• PMP certification a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Requirements

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Project, and Outlook and Adobe Acrobat.
• Experience with Sage and B2W helpful.
• Strong background in concrete, electrical, structural, mechanical, general trades, etc.
• Familiar with ground-up construction drawings and specifications.
• Thorough knowledge of legal issues and safety / OSHA standards.
• Ability to speak and write clearly; ability to proofread writing for spelling and grammar errors.
• Ability to plan and organize team efforts.
• Attention to detail.
• Good client management.
• Effective time management and logical decision-making ability.
• Capacity to handle pressure.
• Strong focus on quality and safety.
• Ability to analyze and troubleshoot issues in a timely manner.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities.

• The job operates both in a professional office environment and at various job site locations. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk, talk, and / or hear.
• The employee is frequently required to use hands to handle or feel paperwork and to type on a keyboard.
• The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and / or crawl.
• The employee must also occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision and color vision.
• The employee must be able to tolerate moderate to loud noise in the work environment.

Additional Requirements / Details

• Must pass background check and pre-employment drug screen.
• Must be willing to travel.
• Must be willing to complete OSHA 30 training upon selection.
• A project list must be included with your application.

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