Assistant Construction Project Manager

DOWL•Reno, NV

16h

About The Position

Together with the Construction Project Manager, the Assistant Construction Project Manager is responsible for managing, monitoring, and delivering construction services that are high-quality, profitable and result in client satisfaction. The person in this position understands many aspects of a multidisciplinary project and learn how to fit each task together for successful project implementation. Due to the field nature of this position, applicants must have the ability to travel away from their home location for extended periods of time to work on-site at construction projects. The position may also require night shift and/or weekend work as necessary. An Assistant Construction Project Manager must demonstrate a high level of construction knowledge along with providing trusted leadership, guidance and mentoring to less experienced team members as necessary. This position requires a high level of contractor and client relations, staff leadership and business management responsibilities. This role also requires great interpersonal skills, a strong work ethic, solid judgement, and a desire to learn and grow. An Assistant Construction Project Manager is expected to work well with others, absorb and apply constructive criticism, and work on projects independently, but seek guidance from more experienced members of the team as necessary.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Engineering Management required
Years of relevant project experience required: 4 years
Years of relevant project experience required with advanced degree: 3 years
EIT required
Driving is an essential job function or a valid driver’s license is required to support legitimate business purposes
DOWL PMIT certification required; PM certification preferred
DOT required certifications (within 6-months of hire)
Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Project) - Proficient
Projectwise, Newforma, Deltek Vison, UKG, Bluebeam - Proficient
Demonstrates clear understanding of project-related technical terms and fundamentals
Demonstrates great communication and collaboration skills in both a leadership and supporting role.

Nice To Haves

PE and/or PMP preferred

Responsibilities

Coordinates resolution of technical issues with project staff
Reviews and interprets technical drawings and documents
May prepare technical documents as necessary
Interact with clients, teaming partners, and contractors resulting in client satisfaction.
Works with Construction Project Managers with planning and development of project schedules that balances client needs and internal capacity.
Oversees the on-time submittal of technical work products and deliverables.
Schedules/leads internal and external project meetings to maintain project progress.
Coordinates with resource managers to ensure adequate staffing is assigned to projects.
Prepares scope of work and fee breakdowns with limited oversight resulting in financial success for the firm.
Monitors project financials, burn rate, and earned value and takes appropriate action to make adjustments as needed.
Identifies project change(s) (e.g., scope, schedule, budget, project team, client team) quickly and works with Construction Project Managers to obtain contract amendments or conduct other change management activities as needed.
Works with Project Managers on business development and marketing efforts by meeting with clients and teaming partners, identifying leads for future work, identifying which leads are the best to pursue, positioning the firm to win those projects, and collaborating with others to successfully propose and win.
Frequent communications with clients and teaming partners during project meetings, industry conferences, and other events.
Serves as a company ambassador that fosters client satisfaction and loyalty.
Oversees team operations and the daily workflow of the team
Organizes workflow and ensures that employees understand their duties or delegated tasks
Recruits and assists in hiring new employees
Implements training for new hires and identifies training opportunities for current staff
Communicates information from leadership to employees and vice versa
Monitors employee productivity and provides constructive feedback and coaching
Sets goals for performance and deadlines in ways that comply with company’s plans and vision and communicates them to employees
Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations
Provides input on rewards and promotions based on performance
Provides input on the discipline and termination of employees as needed and in accordance with company policy
Other duties as assigned.