Construction Assistant Project Manager

Description

The Assistant Project Manager (APM) owns and facilitates tasks as outlined by the Project Manager or Project Executive, within the projects assigned.

Assistant Project Managers provide support and communication for successful project completion. APM’s provide a focus on the day-to-day details of these projects, including relaying correspondence between field and office (both internally and externally), ordering equipment, and managing project documentation. These duties help the Project Manager/Project Executive ensure that the schedule and project goals for the job are met. It is critical that they perform this work within the policies, ethical standards and objectives of Hermanson Company.

• Coordinate with the field, client, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Track delivery of equipment orders.
• Develop submittal packages and check for accuracy compared to drawings and building standards.
• Work closely with Project Managers and Account Executives.
• Maintain and develop a working knowledge of the local construction marketplace.
• Maintain and develop technical knowledge of mechanical system operations.
• Understand how to complete and present monthly financial reports (Stats).
• Work with the department leader on business/personal development plan
• Assist the Project Manager and Account Executive in keeping all projects billed and assist in the collection of your invoices before they become 60 days past due.
• Update project budgets and change order logs.
• Draft equipment POs and check for accuracy compared to drawings, submittals, quotes, and building standards.
• Calculates and draft change orders as required within
• Establish and assures that a document control system is in place and updated on a regular basis throughout all projects.
• Update equipment procurement logs.
• Assess drawing updates and determine if there are scope impacts.
• Understand and execute all Hermanson’s processes and procedures.
• Quantity/Material takeoffs of engineered drawings.
• Meet and develop relationships with clients and coworkers (field and office).

Requirements

Has earned a bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering capacity (we will consider a combination of direct Trade experience and education that would indicate proficiency in performing Assistant Project Manager duties)

• Adept at handling objections, welcoming customer concerns to better understand what is on the customer’s mind.
• Possess strong written and communication skills
• Technical skills in programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Bluebeam Revu, etc.
• Trust & Relationship Development: Being attentive to goals and desires of the customer; having the character, competence, trustworthiness & sincerity upon which decision makers depend and willingly want to build relationships.
• Possesses confidence to make recommendations and innovative solutions to help the PM/AE achieve the customers’ goals and needs.
• Understand construction schedules and how they were developed.
• Familiarity with estimating, project management, engineering functions and practices
• Conceptual estimating from architectural drawings or no drawings at all.
• Time management skills
• Professional appearance and conduct code that communicates professionalism, level of sophistication, intelligence, and credibility. Dresses to fit the business audience--this means a dress code one notch of formality above your audience
• Ability to build confidence and respect from others through partnering skills, furthering the purpose of the Finance team.
• Understand the basics of estimating.
• Must possess a high level of interpersonal relationship skills.
• Disciplined, strategic thinker who quickly develops a holistic view of Hermanson’s business, building and nurturing key relationships focusing on desired outcomes, creating competitive advantage for the whole company
• Ability to positively influence and persuade others
• Professional appearance, conduct, grooming and business dress code that communicates professionalism, level of sophistication, intelligence and credibility. Dresses to fit the business audience, this means a dress code one notch of formality above your audience

Benefits

The salary range for this position is $70,000 to $110,000. (The compensation offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills and experience).

• Disability income protection
• In-House company training program
• Very Competitive Compensation w/Bonus
• Employee Assistance Program
• Vacation and Sick Leave Compensation (PTO), and Holiday Pay!
• Certificate & Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness Program
• 401k retirement plan including 3.75% Company Matching
• Family Matters - Safety, wellness, stability, enjoyment and balance
• Medical, dental, vision for employees (coverage available for dependents)
• Growth & development opportunities
• Employee and dependent life insurance

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance