Assistant Project Executive

CBG Building Company•Silver Spring, MD

3d•$80,000 - $115,000

About The Position

The Assistant Project Executive supports the administrative and technical management of construction projects, working alongside the Project Executive to help deliver quality projects within time, budget, and scope constraints. The role involves assisting with project estimating, subcontract awards, schedules, cost tracking, project processes, procurement, and financial analysis. The position requires local travel to project sites as needed and the ability to safely navigate construction sites.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, or a related discipline.
Two to five years of experience in engineering, architecture, construction management, or a related discipline.
Detail-oriented, able to manage multiple priorities, and strong management and communication skills.
High level of experience with Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word, and use of formulas and pivot tables.
Comfortable learning and using technology, including sector-specific software such as ProCore and BlueBeam.
Able to lift 35 pounds.
Able to safely navigate a construction project site, including walking on uneven surfaces and climbing stairs and ladders.

Nice To Haves

Experience in multifamily construction.

Responsibilities

Assist with analyzing project requirements and preparing time, cost, materials, and labor estimates.
Review proposals for various scopes of work and award subcontracts accordingly.
Consult with clients, vendors, and construction personnel to analyze and formulate schedules and resolve issues.
Assist with preparing cost and expenditure statements and other necessary project documentation at regular intervals.
Assess project or service cost-effectiveness and track actual costs relative to bids as the project develops.
Provide independent analysis of project management organization, contractual issues, schedules, and financial metrics.
Assist the Project Executive with job processes, including RFIs, submittals, and pay applications, and negotiate subcontract change orders.
Monitor project procurement, including long-lead items, while interacting with consultants, clients, and construction contractors.
Prepare meeting agendas, take detailed notes, and distribute notes to appropriate individuals.
Maintain an understanding of overall project financials.
Travel locally to project sites as needed.