Assistant Construction Project Manager
About The Position
The Assistant Project Manager supports the VP of Construction and project managers and assembles estimates for commercial and/or multifamily projects. The role works collaboratively with the construction team and internal and external clients, preparing proposals, analyzing subcontractor and vendor quotes, and developing preliminary and final construction cost estimates. The position also supports project administration, vendor and client relationships, subcontract and purchase order documentation, and consistent department policies and procedures. The work is deadline-driven and includes miscellaneous support requested by project managers.
Requirements
- Experience and knowledge necessary to estimate all types of projects.
- Knowledge of building codes applicable to the scope of work.
- Strong technical expertise in building construction, including general, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical trades, with an emphasis on energy efficiency and lean construction techniques.
- Knowledge of building products, construction details, applicable rules and regulations, and quality standards.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and specifications.
- Proficient use of computers and estimating software.
- Ability to establish project budgets from early schematics through conceptual estimating.
- Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and cost-analysis ability.
- Strong written, verbal, and electronic communication skills with clients, company staff, subcontracted vendors, and design professionals.
- Excellent time-management, organizational, and follow-through skills.
- Flexibility, a winning attitude, and tolerance for change.
- Commitment and concentration to complete projects with care.
- Stress-management skills.
- Ability to work well with diverse groups or individuals.
- Regular and consistent attendance.
- Estimating experience with multifamily and/or commercial projects.
- Bachelor's degree.
Responsibilities
- Create proposals for simple and complex Requests for Proposal.
- Receive and evaluate quotes for applicable scopes and check alignment with bid documents.
- Qualify vendor proposals to identify scope duplication, omissions, and exclusions.
- Develop and maintain relationships with clients and vendors and help maintain their contact and relationship records.
- Scan and file subcontracts, quotes, and project documents in the appropriate location within 24 hours of receipt.
- Maintain historical cost records for preliminary project cost estimates.
- Prepare detailed cost comparisons and analyses of subcontractor proposals for current and future projects.
- Prepare detailed quantity take-offs and apply market-relevant cost factors to develop preliminary and final construction cost estimates.
- Collaborate with the construction team to meet project goals, including negotiating and awarding projects to vendors.
- Draft and negotiate written scopes of work for subcontractors and material suppliers.
- Verify that subcontracts and purchase orders are written and entered for every project in progress.
- Assist with standardizing policies and procedures and maintaining department consistency.
- Complete project-manager support tasks such as printing plans, mailing or delivering samples, plans, and documents, picking up office materials, and general office upkeep.
- Work effectively in a deadline-driven environment.
- Perform other assigned duties necessary to achieve company and departmental goals.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
