Assistant Construction Project Manager

Overview

Assist VP of Construction with estimates, proposals, and vendor coordination for commercial projects.

Key Responsibilities

• vendor relations
• cost estimating
• quantity takeoffs
• proposal prep
• subcontract review
• document filing

Tasks

-Continually develop and maintain relationships with client and vendor base and assist in maintaining contact and relationship records of those clients and vendors. -Collaborate with the construction team to fulfill project goals by negotiating/awarding projects to vendors (demonstrating proficient creativity, conflict resolution, and negotiating abilities). -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. -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. -Maintain a record of historical costs for use in developing preliminary cost estimates for projects. -Qualify vendor proposals to ascertain scope duplication and/or omissions/exclusions. -Directly prepare detailed cost comparisons and analysis of Subcontractor proposals for current and future projects. -Directly prepare detailed quantity take-offs and assign market relevant cost factors to fully articulate preliminary/final construction cost estimates. -Verify that Subcontracts and P.O.’s are written and entered for every project in progress. -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. -Assist in standardizing Policies, Procedures, and help ensure Department Consistency.

Requirements

• bachelor's degree
• estimating software
• building codes
• multi-family
• analytical skills
• blueprints

What You Bring

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

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About Lloyd Companies

-Maintains a robust construction backlog—recently reported at $317 million—fueling mixed‑use neighborhood projects across the Midwest. -Built signature developments like The Cascade at Falls Park and The Steel District—each combining apartments, offices, hotels, and retail. -Recognized as a top regional employer and family‑led business with a track record of high‑visibility mixed‑use and community‑building projects.

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