Assistant Project Manager - Construction

New England Lab•Durham, NC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

New England Lab is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to coordinate schedules, manage construction documents, and work closely with subcontractors and clients. This position will handle the growing project list for New England Lab in the Carolinas area, based out of Durham, NC. The Assistant Project Manager needs to be focused, organized, and excel at bringing a high level of customer service to each job. The Assistant Project Manager is vital in helping to produce a quality of project that includes on time installation and maintains or improves profit in order to uphold our vision of quality, value, and service.

Requirements

1-3 years’ experience in construction - admin/organization, labor, project management or related field experience.
HS Diploma required.
Proficiency in MS Office applications, email, internet and basic office infrastructure (printing/scanning).
Ability to understand spatial relationships/design.
Ability to lift up to 50+ lbs. using proper lifting techniques.
Safe, clean driving record (Employment contingent on clean Background Check).
Able to coordinate information and schedules.
Well organized and able to appropriately prioritize tasks.
Ability to multi-task.
Professional communication and excellent customer service.
Valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

4 year college degree preferred.
Bluebeam and Procore a plus.
Estimating experience a plus.
Finance/Accounting experience a plus.
Experience using Timberline a plus.

Responsibilities

Coordinating, organizing, and communicating all aspects of a project including submittals, schedule, contracts, cost, production, changes, installation, and closeout.
Assisting with schedules, additional work proposals, field dimensions, punch lists, installations, and the growing project needs in Carolina’s.
Monitoring progress of current projects.
Checking material orders.
Creating and monitoring project schedules.
Jobsite organization and project information.
Assisting PM as needed with office work, communications and organization.
Developing client relationships and building NEL’s reputation as the preferred laboratory furniture & equipment firm.
Attending project turnover meetings to ensure project information, scope and communication is accurate, timely and responsibilities are clearly defined.
Communicating with project team members to maintain current contract status for all projects.
Reviewing purchase and delivery schedule in order to complete projects on time.
Checking and confirming shop drawings, order acknowledgements and product data submittals for correct scope and product.
Traveling throughout the territory as needed to jobsites for deliveries, field dimensions, meetings and coordination.
Helping organize project material in warehouse, incoming and outgoing project materials, jobsites, deliveries/shipments, project needs, project information, and supporting paperwork (shipping and receiving paperwork, packing slips, bill of lading, etc.).
Dealing with client concerns/issues and working out solutions with client and PM in a positive manner.
Assisting PM regarding profitability by coordinating with purchasing department for buyout options.
Providing feedback to the PM and other departments to ensure proper job costing, reporting, closeout, and feedback.
Maintaining job completion system (open items list) for 0 punch list items to eliminate return trips.
Tracking job notes and correspondence.
Learning and applying detailed knowledge of product line, applications and industries.