Assistant Construction Project Manager

LLOYD COMPANIES INC•Sioux Falls, SD

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Construction Project Manager supports the VP of Construction and project managers, including assembling estimates for commercial and/or multifamily projects. The role works collaboratively with the construction team and internal and external clients, preparing proposals, evaluating subcontractor and vendor quotes, developing cost estimates, and helping negotiate and award work. The position also supports project documentation, department processes, and general project-manager requests in a deadline-driven environment.

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 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.
Proficiency with computers and estimating software.
Ability to establish project budgets from early schematic designs through conceptual estimating.
Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and cost-analysis ability.
Strong written, verbal, and electronic communication skills with clients, company staff at all levels, 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.
Regular and consistent attendance.
Estimating experience with multifamily and/or commercial projects.
Bachelor’s degree.

Nice To Haves

Active membership in the community.
Ability to work well with diverse groups or individuals.

Responsibilities

Create proposals for simple and complex requests for proposals.
Receive and evaluate quotes for applicable scopes and alignment with bid documents.
Qualify vendor proposals to identify scope duplication, omissions, and exclusions.
Develop and maintain relationships with clients and vendors and assist in maintaining 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 developing 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 fulfill project goals by 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 in standardizing policies and procedures and ensuring department consistency.
Handle miscellaneous project-manager requests, including printing plans, mailing samples or plans, delivering and picking up documents or office materials, and general office upkeep.
Perform other assigned duties needed to achieve company and departmental goals.