Assistant Project Manager - Bismarck, ND

Description

• Work with the Superintendent in adhering to the schedule for early project close-out and final acceptance by the owner.
• Analyze and manage project progress, costs, budgets, and cash flows.
• Participate in the estimating process.
• Review shop drawings, RFI’s, and ASI’s (all change orders) for coordination and implementation of project requirements; keep project logs (i.e. submittals, RFI, ASI, OCO, etc.) updated and current for every progress meeting.
• Prepare and monitor the project schedules; provide input for problem resolution and schedule revisions; work with project leadership to update the master construction schedule.
• Monitor and respond in a timely manner to all purchase requests, field orders, change orders, and architectural supplemental instructions.
• Be a collaborative team member on project teams.
• Ensure the timely submittal process, review, and execution of project changes by the owner and trade contractors.
• Assist with managing minority participation requirements with trade contractors as required on the project.
• Review the project’s QC plan and ensure compliance; report findings to project team and management.
• Ensure timely and quality results throughout a project.
• Confirm total cost budgets, with contingencies, tie to the project contract amount; ensure project budgets are maintained.
• Manage and monitor material procurement for the project, including submittal approval, fabrication status, and delivery status.
• Participate in the safety program for the project.
• Initiate and review close-out procedures with the project leadership, owner, and design team before trade contractor work starts; maintain a zero punchlist. Ensure the procedure and schedule for submittal of O&M manuals, close-out documents, and project warranties are in place before the project work is 50% complete.
• Prepare the pre-final punch list.
• Prepare and review for accuracy all monthly pay applications to owner and, in accordance with contract, and collect all invoiced project amounts due from the owner while helping manage the project’s cash flow.
• Review and submit all trade contractor/supplier payment applications for approval; collect supplier and trade contractor lien waivers to ensure all payments are properly disbursed.
• Incorporate project management perspectives into the proposal process.
• Prepare the scope of work matrix for all trade contractor/supplier contracts, construction schedule, and performance expectations including workforce utilization goals prior to the award of the contract.
• Review project plans for constructability and cost feasibility; assist with the completion of project risk assessments and scope of work matrices.
• Take personal responsibility for working safely within an Incident and Injury Free (IIF) culture.
• Lead or attend and generate minutes from project meetings including start-up, progress, estimate review, and through close-out.
• Keep the Project Manager informed of cost and budget status of all assigned reports and prices and estimate change orders.
• Complete and document the risk assessment of each project.
• Assist in the payment request process.

Requirements

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build successful and lasting relationships.
• Current or ability to become current with OSHA 30 and company safety requirements.
• Demonstrated integrity and ethical standards.
• Ability to work with and have knowledge of the shop drawing submittal process, read and comprehend building plans and specifications, and comprehend and recognize safety standards and issues.
• Exposure to a legal and accounting background, value engineering, and life cycle costing preferred.
• Ability to travel to project work sites up to 70+ miles away.
• Willingness to work in various (sometimes extreme) climate conditions.
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Procore, P6, Bluebeam, and Prolog.
• Strong analytical and logic skills with the ability to maintain a high degree of precision on detailed work.
• History of experience and proven results including:
• Ability to efficiently manage multiple priorities simultaneously under time constraints.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture, or engineering and 2+ years of related project management experience, preferably with a commercial contractor. Or, completion of an associates degree in construction management and 4+ years of related project management experience.
• Developed skills (written, oral, and listening) in order to effectively communicate with diverse audiences.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
• Health Savings Account
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Dependent & Medical Reimbursement)

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance