Assistant Project Manager

Description

• Track approved and pending Change Orders against the approved project budget.
• Actively participate in internal team/huddle meetings such as scope reviews and project kick-off, and lead and document weekly internal team coordination meetings.
• Distribute and monitor progress of drawings/sketches, submittals, RFIs, schedules, and punchlists to subcontractor and JRM team members in a timely fashion to maintain the project schedule.
• Review, understand, interpret, and manage project daily logs, RFIs, submittals, estimating packages, leveling documents, sub-contracts, and specifications.
• Assist Project Managers of assigned projects on all project related financials and have a full understanding of the approved project budget, forecasting any changes.
• Accurate and timely management of all paperwork and coordination for assigned projects including pre-construction surveys, site logistics plan, and project punchlist.
• Identify potential problems and provide resolutions proactively.
• Negotiate, administer, and monitor owner and subcontractor Change Orders (including the issuance of Purchase Orders) and manage the resulting cost and profit impact.
• Coordinate all final close-out procedures for the project including as-built drawing, punchlists, final billing, occupancy permit, owner acceptance, project manuals, warranty letters, subcontractor close-out, letter of substantial completion, and Letters of Recommendation.

Requirements

JRM is seeking an Assistant Project Manager who will assist Project Managers in the planning, management, and execution of work for assigned construction projects. A fast-paced position that requires fine attention to detail, as you will be responsible for managing projects to meet quality standards, owner expectations, and profitability. The candidate must demonstrate the ability to work well under pressure.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at JRM without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship.

• Demonstrate proficiency in reading commercial construction plans and specifications.
• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum of 3 years of experience, or equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.
• Understand contract, job specifications, and floor plans to ensure timely start and finish, safety, quality of work, and subcontractor performance for each phase of construction.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work well under the pressure of deadlines and meet them.
• Required: Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Must be able to efficiently multi-task.
• Preferred: MS Project, Procore, Timberline, and Bluebeam
• Prior experience working for a commercial general contractor is preferred.

Benefits

The salary range listed in job postings reflects the Company’s good-faith estimate at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as position tier, geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training, and skills.

• To the extent this position is performed in New York City, the annual salary range for this role is $90,000 - $125,000.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance