Assistant Project Manager - Commercial - Columbia, SC

HarperGC•Columbia, SC

8h•Hybrid

About The Position

Promotes the company mission statement by joining the Project Manager (PM) and Superintendent as a team who work together to create a safe work environment, build a quality project and keep projects on schedule while earning a fair and reasonable profit.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in related field, which may include Computer Science, Business, or Engineering, or Minimum 2.5 years of Project Management experience.
Includes 2.5 plus years as Project Engineer or Field Engineer.
OSHA 30 certified.
Must be flexible and accept change often.
Must be detail oriented and organized.
A “Can Do” attitude.
Proven track record of a strong safety culture on the jobsite – is a leader in safety.
Has experience building from the ground up on more than one project minimum.
Ability to understand construction means and methods for all scopes of work.
Ability to communicate and develop relationships with City, local agencies and utility representatives.
Demonstrate a thorough and detailed understanding of Plans and Specs.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

At least three years of related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as a point of contact for the Owner, Engineer, and Architect.
Oversee the project to assist in critical project decisions.
Assist Harper’s efforts in estimating, scheduling, interviewing etc.
Assist the PM on preconstruction deliverables and estimates while working alongside Estimating.
Understand and follow along with: Owner contracts, Subcontracts, POs, and FSAs, Cost controls, Project Engineering – Submittals and Shop Drawings.
Oversee the project to ensure proper project decisions; understand how the PM and Superintendent make timely and appropriate project decisions regarding: Scheduling, Delivery, Logistics, Quality control, Employee staffing levels.
Communicate with Owners and Architects/Engineers related to office field issues.
Understand issues and assist in resolution.
Know the proper time to involve Owners and Arch/Engineers.
Assist in leadership of BIG 6: Safety/SOAR, Core, Procurement/scheduling, Pre-Install meetings, Exterior skin systems meetings, Utility strike prevention plan.
Uphold Company Safety Requirements.
Perform Project Safety Pre-Planning.
Conduct Project-site specific SOAR orientation.
Ensure OSHA standards are understood and followed.
Perform weekly Toolbox Talks with all active Trade Partners.
Participate in the timely and effective investigations of all incidents including injuries, property damage, behavioral issues and near misses.
Assist in creating and maintaining schedules.
Assist the PM and Superintendent to determine the sequencing of the work.
Assist in the development and management of project QAQC.
Coordinate all trade partners: Project site specific logistics/use including associated rules, Scheduling of each trade (who goes where and when to start).
Develop and implement recovery strategies to maintain project schedule.
Clarify design versus installation (RFI’s).
Assist in staff development of Project Engineers, Interns and Field Staff.
Assist in the proper set-up of projects in Procore.
Assist in processes to ensure project data is kept current and accurate.
Develop and implement working relationship with Safety Manager.
Assist Owner and design teams in obtaining required permits.
Assist the Superintendent on implementation of inspections for the project.
Assist with project reporting: Owner monthly reports, Monthly job costs status reports.
Assist with the project close out including required documentation to Owner.
Ensure by documenting and executing a proper Harper punch list prior to inviting Owner and design team punch list.
Understand the importance of compliance of local building codes.
Understand the importance of compliance with all ADA code requirements.
Assist with Procore: Fill-In daily log, Read commitment scopes of work and understand content, Navigate and understand how to utilize directory, Utilize and understand all functions of the drawings tab, Create inspections, Know where and how to utilize information from meeting minutes, Create and track an observation, Utilize the photos application, Create and maintain the punch list, Create an RFI for review by Superintendent and seek RFI information where applicable, Know where to find the schedule, read and understand, Understand how to navigate and seek information from Specs tool, Understand how to navigate and seek information from Submittals, Enter timesheet in Procore.
Understand an Overall Project Schedule, including critical milestone dates.
Understand and update an active Construction Schedule, including the critical path and its changes.
Lead a pull schedule and update Weekly Work Plan.
Understand material delivery dates and when they are required.
Navigate and resolve conflicts regarding design with subcontractors and with Arch/Engineers.
Determine when to RFI an issue or resolve effectively without.
Assist in running a subcontractor coordination meeting, including setting and maintaining an agenda, understanding critical issues for the meeting, and running the meeting effectively.
Assist in running OAC meetings, including setting and maintaining an agenda, understanding critical issues for the meeting, and assisting in running the meeting effectively where required.
Understand how to solve clashes and conflicts of building systems in a manner that does not compromise the engineered basis of design.
Understand when documentation is required related to drawing and specification updates and/or cost impacts.
Develop and manage an effective QAQC program.
Understand how to manage a project utilizing BIM technologies: Coordinate a 3D design for conflicts, Coordinate a 3D design layout in the field, Utilize BIM Glue and Navisworks software when appropriate to assist in the BIM process on a project.
Perform at all project management levels.