Assistant/Associate Project Manager; Facilities, Real Estate, and Planning

Wake Forest University•Winston-Salem, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant / Associate Project Manager supports the planning, design, and construction of capital and renewal projects across the University. This role manages construction projects, typically under $500,000 and assists Project Managers and Assistant Directors in delivering projects on time and within budget while ensuring alignment with institutional standards and operational needs. This position is not eligible for sponsorship of non-immigrant or immigrant visa status through Wake Forest University. All eligible applicants are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a similar field of study.
Assistant 0-3 years of internship or full-time experience or construction-related experience.
Associate with 3-6 years of relevant experience in project coordination and delivery.
Demonstrated knowledge of the design and construction industry with regard to design reviews, cost estimating, project scheduling, contracting, and overall management of capital and non-capital projects.
Demonstrated knowledge of local codes and standards of design and light construction.
Working knowledge of multiple contract delivery methods for commercial construction.
General knowledge of building commissioning and Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification process.
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Must have strong communication, organization, and leadership skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Google Applications, PDF editor, and other software packages, such as Kahua Project Management System.
Is comfortable in a highly fluid work environment, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Highly organized; ability to plan ahead and prioritize to maximize efficiency based on available resources.
Ability to travel to on-campus and off-campus locations for business activities.
Ability to meet the University’s automobile insurance requirements.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in the commercial construction industry

Responsibilities

Assist in managing capital and renewal projects from initiation through closeout.
Support the development of project scopes, schedules, and budgets.
Develops total project budgets for projects at the earliest stage of conception to include construction and soft costs considerations.
Coordinate project documentation, including drawings, specifications, and reports.
Maintain organized project records and files.
Coordinate meetings with campus stakeholders, consultants, and contractors.
Document meeting minutes and track action items.
Support the communication of project updates to internal clients.
Assist with procurement processes for architects, engineers, and contractors.
Support preparation and routing of contracts, purchase orders, and change orders.
Track contract status and ensure documentation is complete
Assist with project budget tracking and invoice processing.
Maintain project financial logs and support reporting.
Identify discrepancies and escalate issues as needed.
Participate in site visits and construction meetings.
Monitor progress and assist in tracking schedule milestones.
Support the resolution of field issues in coordination with Project Managers.
Assist with project closeout activities, including: Collection of as-built drawings, O&M manuals, warranties and documentation.
Coordinate turnover to Facilities Operations
Support the development and maintenance of project management tools and templates
Assist in standardizing processes and documentation across the department
Provide general support to the Capital Projects team.
Assist in overseeing assigned projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget.
Provides project management duties for assigned capital and non-capital projects to include: procurement of professional design services, overseeing design team during design phases, project scheduling, project budget, pre-qualification of contractors, solicitation of contractor bids, contractor selection, processing and approval of invoices, field inspections, monitoring construction progress, and project close-out.
Support Senior Project Managers and Project Managers with project-specific tasks and by attending meetings, project tours, and project walk-throughs as a backup for informational purposes.
Liaises with internal and external project customers to determine project needs.
Uses management techniques to resolve customer conflicts where necessary.
Conducts periodic project meetings with customers to discuss progress and outstanding issues.
Evaluates, approves, and documents change orders.
Takes a proactive approach to ensure that all customer needs and expectations are met in a timely and quality manner.
Manages the design process to ensure that the architectural/engineering design team adheres to university design standards and meets customer expectations.
Recommends changes to project designers for improved constructability, budget management, and contract administration.
Reads, evaluates, and interprets design documents to minimize delays and ensure effective construction.
Manages resources assigned to the project, assuring project work is executed in compliance with design codes, construction codes, regulations, safety standards, contract documents, budgets, and schedules.
Prepares and continuously updates comprehensive schedules, including project status and key milestones.
Coordinates with appropriate city and state permitting officials.
Oversees building commissioning process to ensure that project specifications are adhered to by building contractors and their subcontractors.
Serves as a University representative for the outsource or in-house inspection and testing of project components such as mechanical systems, electrical systems, roofs, and materials of assigned projects, as required.
Obtains warranty certificates, operating manuals, and affidavits for issuance of Certificates of Occupancy.
Manages project closeout process to ensure smooth transition from construction phase to use by occupants and operation by maintenance staff.
Oversees the work of architects, engineers, and contractors as engaged by the University during construction.
Oversees timeline, scope, and budget of assigned projects.
This position may be designated as essential personnel to support business continuity during campus emergencies, disasters, or other special needs as directed by management.
Essential personnel are subject to recall inside/outside their normal schedule.