Assistant Project Manager
Position Type:
Pay:
- 8am-5pm, Monday-Friday
$60-70k annual salary
About the Job:
The Assistant Project Manager provides assistance to Project Managers primarily in buyout, project documentation, project information systems, and close-out. Conforms to corporate policies and procedures, upholds ethical standards, and exemplifies corporate values with an emphasis on integrity and service.
- Reports to: Project Manager
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Thoroughly understand project documents including drawings and addenda.
- Assist Project Manager in evaluation of bid packages, analysis of vendor bids, and creation of commitments to Subcontractors and Suppliers ensuring internal compliance with procurement policies and vendor compliance with contract terms.
- Assist Project Manager with accurate cost projections.
- Solicit and evaluate change order requests and pricing from vendors.
- Administer document control for all project documentation including submittals, logs, project changes, correspondence, drawings, and As-Builts.
- Document project meetings and distribute meeting minutes to Project Team.
- Monitor, maintain, and update project timeline and develop look-ahead schedule updates under the direction of Project Manager.
- Promote jobsite safety with an achievable goal of zero jobsite incidents; actively participate in safety meetings, job walks, and other safety-specific tasks.
- Promote and actively participate in Quality Management System as directed by Project Manager.
- Coordinate with all governmental agencies from permitting process through Certificate of Occupancy.
- Manage Punch List process from creation to completion.
- Assist Project Manager in timely closeout of commitments and project documents.
- All other tasks as assigned.
Education and Experience:
- A 4-year college degree in Construction Management, Construction Science, or similar program is required.
- 3-5 years of Project Engineering in commercial construction and/or estimating.
Skills, abilities and Knowledge
- Excellent written and oral communication.
- Must be willing and able to speak before groups of people in project interviews and meetings.
- OSHA 10-hour training preferred.
- Microsoft Office suite.
- Sage Estimating preferred.
- Sage 300 Construction and Real Estate (accounting application) preferred.
- Procore software experience preferred.
- Maintain positive relationship with clients, designers, and vendors.
- Actively promote safe execution of projects with an achievable goal of zero jobsite incidents.
- Read and interpret drawings and specifications.
- Read and understand building codes, zoning ordinances, OSHA requirements, and other legal restrictions.
- Understand construction schedule and anticipate project flow.
- Prepare minor and miscellaneous pricing.
- Manage multiple scopes of work both subcontracted and self-performed.
- Acute attention to detail to assist in research, investigation, or financial review.
- Work in a collaborative team environment.
Working Conditions May Include:
- Normal office conditions
- Enduring hot weather
- Standing for extended periods of time on concrete flooring
- Lifting objects to waist height and/or above the head
- Sitting for up to 8 hours
- Standing/walking for up to 4 hours
Physical Requirements:
- Expected to lift and carry up to 100 pounds up to 30% of the time. When needed wear PPE, maintain a steady pace which may require lifting objects above and/or below the waist.
- Seeing: Must able to see to read and follow instructions
- Hearing: Must be able to hear to effectively communicate with clients, vendors, and coworkers
- Sitting: Must be able to sit for long periods of time
- Standing/Walking: Must be able to move about worksite
- Climbing/Stooping/Kneeling: Must be able to stoop or kneel to pick up products or materials
- Lifting/Pulling/Pushing: Must be able to lift and carry up to 100 pounds
- Employee will be required to demonstrate continued knowledge of this position’s current regulations and requirements. All employees are required to follow safety standards and wear all personal protective equipment in designated areas. Employee must meet the requirements of the full job description as stated throughout the duration of employment with Williams Construction.
Condition of Employment:
- Successful candidate may need to submit to random and/or DOT drug testing throughout employment and successfully pass a background check
Benefits:
- 401k
- 401k matching (eligible at 1 year, enrollment beginning of quarter. Company match at 1% up to 4% gross income)
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Health Savings Account (with eligible medical plan)
- Life Insurance (Group and Voluntary)
- Legal Shield (Identity Theft/Legal Plan)
- Paid Time Off
- Short Term Disability
Schedule:
- Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm
- Overtime as needed