Construction Assistant Project Manager

Description

Assistant Project Managers provide support and communication for successful project completion. APM’s provide a focus on the day-to-day details of these projects, including relaying correspondence between field and office (both internally and externally), ordering equipment, and managing project documentation. These duties help the Project Manager/Project Executive ensure that the schedule and project goals for the job are met. It is critical that they perform this work within the policies, ethical standards and objectives of Hermanson Company.

The Assistant Project Manager (APM) owns and facilitates tasks as outlined by the Project Manager or Project Executive, within the projects assigned.

• Maintain and develop technical knowledge of mechanical system operations.
• Update equipment procurement logs.
• Work closely with Project Managers and Account Executives.
• Maintain and develop a working knowledge of the local construction marketplace.
• Establish and assures that a document control system is in place and updated on a regular basis throughout all projects.
• Understand and execute all Hermanson’s processes and procedures.
• Meet and develop relationships with clients and coworkers (field and office).
• Coordinate with the field, client, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Assist the Project Manager and Account Executive in keeping all projects billed and assist in the collection of your invoices before they become 60 days past due.
• Track delivery of equipment orders.
• Develop submittal packages and check for accuracy compared to drawings and building standards.
• Update project budgets and change order logs.
• Work with the department leader on business/personal development plan
• Assess drawing updates and determine if there are scope impacts.
• Draft equipment POs and check for accuracy compared to drawings, submittals, quotes, and building standards.
• Calculates and draft change orders as required within
• Quantity/Material takeoffs of engineered drawings.
• Understand how to complete and present monthly financial reports (Stats).

Requirements

Has earned a bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering capacity (we will consider a combination of direct Trade experience and education that would indicate proficiency in performing Assistant Project Manager duties)

• Understand the basics of estimating.
• Ability to positively influence and persuade others
• Trust & Relationship Development: Being attentive to goals and desires of the customer; having the character, competence, trustworthiness & sincerity upon which decision makers depend and willingly want to build relationships.
• Possess strong written and communication skills
• Must possess a high level of interpersonal relationship skills.
• Understand construction schedules and how they were developed.
• Professional appearance and conduct code that communicates professionalism, level of sophistication, intelligence, and credibility. Dresses to fit the business audience--this means a dress code one notch of formality above your audience
• Disciplined, strategic thinker who quickly develops a holistic view of Hermanson’s business, building and nurturing key relationships focusing on desired outcomes, creating competitive advantage for the whole company
• Adept at handling objections, welcoming customer concerns to better understand what is on the customer’s mind.
• Ability to build confidence and respect from others through partnering skills, furthering the purpose of the Finance team.
• Conceptual estimating from architectural drawings or no drawings at all.
• Possesses confidence to make recommendations and innovative solutions to help the PM/AE achieve the customers’ goals and needs.
• Technical skills in programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Bluebeam Revu, etc.
• Time management skills
• Professional appearance, conduct, grooming and business dress code that communicates professionalism, level of sophistication, intelligence and credibility. Dresses to fit the business audience, this means a dress code one notch of formality above your audience
• Familiarity with estimating, project management, engineering functions and practices

Benefits

The salary range for this position is $70,000 to $110,000. (The compensation offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills and experience).

• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee and dependent life insurance
• Vacation and Sick Leave Compensation (PTO), and Holiday Pay!
• Medical, dental, vision for employees (coverage available for dependents)
• Disability income protection
• Wellness Program
• Family Matters - Safety, wellness, stability, enjoyment and balance
• Growth & development opportunities
• Very Competitive Compensation w/Bonus
• Certificate & Tuition Reimbursement
• 401k retirement plan including 3.75% Company Matching
• In-House company training program

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance