Assistant Project Manager

Description

Reports to the respective Regional Manager and/ or Project Manager. The Assistant Project Manager will coordinate budget, labor and equipment with the Vice President of Operations for the selection, assignment and utilization of job supervisors, foremen, engineers, health and safety officers, and workers.

The primary responsibility of an Assistant Project Manager is to manage and assist Project managers with each project assigned to him/her according to Odin's corporate philosophy of safe, quality production and client satisfaction while securing the most favorable economic outcome for Odin. The Assistant Project Manager will understand and comply with published Company policy and procedures.

• Prepare complete estimate for selected project with detailed review of proposal specifications, drawings, takeoff information, contracting, and the project.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, local, industry, contractual, and company regulations, standards, specifications, and best practices.
• Acts as a liaison between company, customers, and vendors.
• Plan, coordinate and supervise onsite functions (scheduling, engineering, material control, and may provide day-to-day direction of onsite administrative staff in accounting, purchasing, etc.).
• Supervise total construction effort to ensure project is constructed in accordance with design, budget, and schedule. Includes interfacing with client representatives, AE representatives, other contractors, etc.
• Addresses questions, concerns, and/or complaints throughout the project.
• Conducts cost analysis, estimating expected costs for the project.
• Communicates and collaborates with sales and marketing teams to provide training and information required to promote and sell new projects, programs, and systems.
• Assume responsibility for contractual performance of the project.
• Outlines the tasks involved in the project and delegates accordingly.
• Primarily a site position. Site visits and field project visits are required. Travel to offices and projects in various locations around the country as needed. The following physical activities are often, but not always, associated with site visits:
• Perform additional assignments per Supervisor's direction.
• Provide initial client contact to assess scope of work and resources required to successfully complete project.
• Provide technical assistance, i.e., interpretation of drawings, recommending construction methods and equipment, etc., as required. Initiate and maintain extra work estimating and issuance of change orders.
• Conducts risk assessments; reports identified risks to management; provides recommendations for mitigation of risk (including termination of the project if appropriate).
• Leads an interdepartmental team to complete an assigned project on time, to specifications, and with accuracy and efficiency.
• Prepares and implements a budget based on estimates.

Requirements

• Excellent computer skills including knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office, Outlook, and Excel.
• Occasional exposure to extreme weather conditions
• Ability to exercise independent judgement and advise project leadership on complex issues
• No heavy lifting is expected, though exertion of up to 25 pounds of force may occasionally be required
• Thorough understanding of or the ability to quickly learn about the project or product being developed.
• Highly proactive and responsive to internal and external customers
• Highly detail-oriented with solid analytical and problem-solving skills and desire to be a team player.
• Strong understanding of construction law through demonstrated experience advising federal and commercial construction clients, reviewing, and negotiating owner agreements, and/or handling and resolving construction change orders and disputes
• Thorough knowledge of all aspects of construction (technology, equipment, methods); craft agreements, jurisdiction, negotiations; engineering, estimating, schedules and safety required. Excellent communication, organizational and supervisory skills essential.
• Minimum of five years construction management, estimating, and/or craft supervision experience in similar facility construction.
• When on project sites or if performing some types of work or activities, must wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including, but not limited to: earplugs, protective eyewear, gloves, hard hat, steel-toed work boots, and high visibility safety apparel.
• Must be able to stand or walk on a project site for extended durations
• Good reasoning ability is important, must be able to understand and utilize management reports, memos, and other documents to conduct business
• Education and experience include: 4-year engineering degree or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience.
• Above average oral and written communication skills, leadership skills, and the ability to apply independent judgement and creativity to resolution of contract issues
• Hearing, vision, and speaking within normal ranges is essential for normal conversations, to receive ordinary information, and to prepare or inspect documents
• Regular use of the telephone and email for communication is essential
• Strong experience with Government (Federal, State, and City) services, contract administration, and procurement required. Construction services preferred.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing with vendors, management, and other coworkers, both individually and in front of a group
• Good manual dexterity for the use of common office equipment such as computers, calculator, copiers, and fax machines

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance