Assistant Construction Project Manager

Description

• Scan and file all Subcontracts, Quotes, & Project Documents in an appropriate place within 24 hours of receiving.
• Receive and evaluate quotes for applicable scopes and alignment with bid documents.
• Maintain a record of historical costs for use in developing preliminary cost estimates for projects.
• Miscellaneous items requested by Project Managers such as printing plans, mailing samples/plans, delivering documents, picking up documents/office materials, and other general office upkeep.
• Directly prepare detailed cost comparisons and analysis of Subcontractor proposals for current and future projects.
• Qualify vendor proposals to ascertain scope duplication and/or omissions/exclusions.
• Continually develop and maintain relationships with client and vendor base and assist in maintaining contact and relationship records of those clients and vendors.
• Assist in standardizing Policies, Procedures, and help ensure Department Consistency.
• Create proposals for both simple and complex Request for Proposal offerings.
• Draft/Negotiate written Scopes of Work for Subcontractors and Material Suppliers to establish clear expectations.
• Collaborate with the construction team to fulfill project goals by negotiating/awarding projects to vendors (demonstrating proficient creativity, conflict resolution, and negotiating abilities).
• Verify that Subcontracts and P.O.’s are written and entered for every project in progress.
• Directly prepare detailed quantity take-offs and assign market relevant cost factors to fully articulate preliminary/final construction cost estimates.

Requirements

• Strong analytical skills with a high level of attention to detail and cost analysis.
• Knowledge of building codes that are applicable to scope of work.
• Must communicate well (written, verbal, and electronically) with clients, all levels of company staff, subcontracted vendors, and design professionals.
• Ability to work well with diverse groups or individuals.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Excellent time management, organizational, and follow – through skills.
• Exceptional knowledge of building products, construction details and relevant rules, regulations and quality standards.
• Estimating experience with multi-family and/or commercial projects.
• Conceptual estimating: Able to establish budgets for projects from early schematics.
• Have the necessary experience and knowledge to estimate all types of projects.
• Regular and consistent attendance.
• Strong technical expertise in all aspects of building construction, including all general trades, plumbing trades, mechanical trades and electrical trades, with an emphasis on energy efficiency and lean construction techniques.
• Ability to read & interpret blueprints and specifications.
• Proficient use of computer and estimating software.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance