Assistant Project Manager - Cedar Rapids, IA - Recruiting Talent Community

Overview

Lead network infrastructure & cabling projects, managing schedule, budget, safety, and client ties.

Key Responsibilities

• contract management
• supplier management
• cost estimating
• project scheduling
• quality control
• reporting

Tasks

-Prepare contracts and negotiate revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements with designers, consultants, clients, suppliers and subcontractors. -Solicit, negotiate, select, contract, and oversee material suppliers, subcontractors who complete specific pieces of the project. -During the pre-construction phase, continuously evaluate the materials and products being proposed for constructability and feasibility. Oversee and at times prepare the cost estimate at multiple stages. Initiate and coordinate the design efforts and the value engineering processes. -The Assistant Project Manager will manage all human resource issues (and escalate as needed) per Company policies and procedures. -Schedule the project in logical steps and budget time required to meet deadlines. -Direct and supervise team members in the office and on site. -Determine labor requirements and dispatch workers to construction sites. -Obtain all necessary permits and licenses. -Completes all weekly and monthly reporting and projections. -Develop and implement quality control programs -Prepare and take corrective action to address concerns and challenges. -The Assistant Project Manager acts as the Company liaison to the client for the program maintaining a high level of client satisfaction, ensuring a collaborative environment across all parties. -Facilitate travel for technicians traveling to the project site. -Developing and maintaining the project schedule -Plan, organize, and direct activities concerned with the construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems. -Develop and maintain the project financial plan -The Assistant Project Manager is accountable for effective project management and delivery of their projects. The APM will work with the extended site team and the PM to develop the program schedule and establish key milestones for delivery of the program ensuring all financial targets and schedule targets are met in alignment to the customers goals. The APM will assist the PM to identify and acquire all resources required revising as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements. -The APM will additionally manage all associated aspects, directed by the PM of the program including the Safety & Environment program, the quality assurance program and material logistics. -Investigate damage, accidents, or delays at construction sites, to ensure that proper procedures are being carried out. -Confer with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, and designers to discuss and resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints, and construction problems. -Inspect and review projects to monitor compliance with codes and other regulations. -Manage, cost/budget, and communicate the contract changes process. -Evaluate construction means and methods to determine cost-effectiveness of plans. -The Assistant Project Manager helps to review job cost postings for accuracy and completeness, including but not limited to, the preparation of invoices, customer collections and periodic financial reporting to the customer and management. -Interpret and explain plans and contract terms to staff, workers, and clients, representing the owner. -Prepare, maintain, and complete all aspects of the DL Way (project management playbook). -Coordinate and partner effectively with internal and external design, construction, network, and facility partners. -Proactively communicate program status and risks to all stakeholders -Study job specifications to determine appropriate construction means and methods. -Take action to deal with the results of delays, bad weather, or emergencies at the construction site. -Train and develop project team -Invoicing client -Prepare and submit budget estimates and progress and cost tracking reports.

Requirements

• bicsi rcdd
• pmp
• microsoft office
• construction management
• team leadership
• bachelor's

What You Bring

-Experience building and leading teams. -Client Engagement experience in similar programs is preferred. -Track record of delivering mission critical programs on time, within budget, and to applicable build, quality, and safety standards. -Proficient with Microsoft Office -Contract negotiation and administration experience is a plus. -Understanding of program management fundamentals such as earned value management, SPI, CPI and other project tracking metrics. -BICSI RCDD or similar Telecommunications certifications preferred -1-3 + years of direct work experience in any of these areas: construction management, data centers, or structured cabling environment. -Experience in assessing, coaching, and mentoring direct reports and vendor teams. -Bachelor’s degree in computer science, business management, electrical engineering, construction management or similar experience. -Organizational, time management and coordination skills across multiple disciplines preferred. -Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification preferred

People Also Searched For

About Cbre

-Specializes in property leasing, investment management, and advisory services across global markets. -Serves a diverse client base ranging from major corporations and institutions to small businesses and individual investors. -Handles a wide array of projects, including office buildings, mixed-use developments, retail centers, and industrial parks. -Known for its innovative use of technology and data to drive real estate decisions. -Operates across various sectors, with significant expertise in healthcare, retail, and logistics. -Involved in landmark deals, such as multi-billion dollar real estate transactions and major urban redevelopment projects.

Sector Specialisms

Visa Sponsorship

-applicants must be authorized to work in the us without need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.