Assistant Project Manager

Description

The primary function of the Assistant Project Manager is to assist the project team with the administration and management of all activities associated with the construction project. As an Assistant Project Manager, you may also be assigned the overall responsibility for a smaller project where appropriate.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works on-site at the construction work site where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock. The noise in these work environments is usually moderate to very loud.

• Assist with job office set up
• Negotiate Change Orders with subcontractors
• Work closely with the APE, PE or SPE in the initial set up of CMiC, i.e. Submittal Log Registry
• Participate in WEO networking events
• Manage the associated PE’s and SPE’s to ensure the projects Material Procurement Log is being properly maintained and that required material deliveries correspond with the projects P6 schedule
• Represent WEO at Owner, Subcontractor and coordination meetings
• Assist the Project Manager or be solely responsible for writing certain scopes of work, preparing exhibits, the preparation of subcontracts and Purchase Orders with PM / PX direction and oversight
• Prepare Pay Applications for submission
• Oversee the APE, PE and SPE to ensure RFI Logs are current in CMiC and distributed to all of the appropriate subcontractors
• Attend and participate in WEO Quarterly Risk Management (QRM) Trainings
• Prepare Purchase Orders (as needed)
• Manage Subcontractor Monthly Invoicing
• Review meeting minutes for accuracy and content prior to distribution
• Create and organize all closeout binders
• Work closely with the Project Manager and Estimator during the preconstruction phase assisting with the GMP process and input on General Conditions
• Oversee the APE, PE and SPE to ensure RFI’s are properly posted to PlanGrid and maintain the accuracy of the projects as-builts
• Assist the Superintendent(s) in implementing the project safety program
• Assist in the documentation of all claims and litigation
• Assist the Project Manager or be solely responsible for problem resolution pertaining to a specific project issue on the majority of issues
• Participate in all PM Round Tables
• Vet assigned scopes of work during the preconstruction phase (Estimating)
• Attend project meetings and assist in the preparation / distribution of meeting minutes
• Assist the project team with the initial set up of PlanGrid to organize the contract documents for the teams use
• Assist the Project Manager with cost control measures:
• Prepare External Change Order Requests, which get submitted to the Owner
• Oversee the contract close out process (O&M manuals, As-Builts, etc.)
• Manage and audit the Subcontractor Tracking Logs
• Oversee the APE, PE and SPE to ensure Submittal Logs are current in CMiC and the submittal process is being managed properly with the subcontractors and design team

Requirements

Effective time management and organization skills

Technical Skills

Performance of the required duties will require physical ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs, passenger use of construction personnel hoists, ability to climb ladders and negotiate work areas under construction. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Performing this job requires use of hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls, sit, talk and hear, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Proficiency in basic computer skills (MS Word, Outlook, etc.) Advanced understanding of scheduling, CMiC, Excel, etc. applications

Thorough understanding of construction administration processes, including contracts, construction documents, schedules, RFIs, submittals and material procurement

Four-year degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or equivalent experience in a related field and a minimum of 4-6 years of relevant project management experience, as an Assistant Project Engineer, Project Engineer, Senior Project Engineer or equivalent

Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of various construction delivery methods, various market sectors, the construction administration process, building trades, technical aspects of construction including means and methods, materials, building systems, planning, scheduling, estimating, owner and architect relations.

Advanced proficiency in P6 and CMiC applications

First Aid and CPR certified

Effective oral and written communication skills

Effective negotiation skills

Completion of OSHA 30-Hour Safety Course

Proficiency in Microsoft Project or P6 Scheduling Software and Project Management Software, such as Prolog, Viewpoint, CMiC or equivalent applications. Using daily software tools, such as Bluebeam, Plan Grid, Safety Mojo, BIM 360 Glue, etc.

• Capable of successfully supervising a project with a project budget range of $1M - $10M, under various delivery methods, diversity in market sectors and varying complexities
• Clearly understands the concept of Budget vs. Cost and how it relates to the project Abstract and the monthly cost reconciliation

Benefits

Compensation: $85,000 - $105,000 / year

• 100% ESOP
• Student Debt Program
• Bonus Program
• Competitive Pay
• 100% Life Insurance
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401(K) with Match

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance