Assistant Construction Project Manager

Southern Land Company Careers • Nashville, TN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Southern Land Company, a national real estate development and construction firm headquartered in Nashville, TN is seeking a full-time Assistant Project Manager to join our dynamic team. The Assistant Project Manager is the project team leader responsible for planning, execution, delivery, close-out and the overall success of specific projects. The Assistant Project Manager is responsible for coordinating and managing the construction process from pre-planning and construction start, through close-out. This role ensures projects are delivered on time, within budget and within the requirements of the contract documents.

Requirements

• Proficiency in planning, scheduling, and production, in Microsoft Project or equivalent software and in Microsoft Office suite of software (Outlook/Word/Excel).
• Proficiency in construction management software (i.e. Procore, Sage CM, Bluebeam).
• High degree of professionalism and strong work ethic.
• Must be dependable, proactive, and prompt.
• Document control experience (Contract Drawings/Specs., Submittals, RFI’s, etc.).
• Multi-tasker with ability to stay focused on big picture while addressing daily issues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong and pleasant telephone and interpersonal skills, and the ability to deal professionally with clients, vendors, and co-workers on the phone and in person.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, ability to take initiative, use good judgment, demonstrate a strong sense of urgency and attention to detail, and carry projects through to completion.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize work and ask for further clarification when necessary.
• Ability to work under pressure with tight time constraints, as well as the ability to deal with frequent interruptions, unresolved situations, frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Willingness to dive deeply into technical details and problem solve at all levels necessary for successful project progression and delivery.
• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of experience with multifamily construction project management, bid analysis, budgeting, document interpretation, cost and schedule management on projects with contracts greater than $20M.

Nice To Haves

• OSHA 30

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, scheduling, and procurement
• Manage submittments, RFIs, and documentation
• Track change events and cost impacts
• Assist with billing, pay applications, and job cost reporting
• Support project closeout activities
• Assist with daily jobsite supervision and subcontractor coordination
• Monitor work for compliance with plans, specs, and schedule
• Enforce safety policies and participate in safety meetings
• Assist with inspections, punch lists, and quality control
• Maintain daily reports, photos, and documentation
• Coordinate deliveries, site logistics, and layout verification
• Participate in meetings with owners, architects, and subcontractors
• Communicate jobsite conditions and risks to leadership
• Manage Assistant Project Managers when applicable.

Benefits

• health
• vision
• dental
• 401k with a strong match
• paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level