Assistant Project Manager, Construction

Hudson Pacific Properties•Redwood City, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an Assistant Project Manager who will oversee planning, design, scheduling, budgeting, contract administration and management for various projects. These projects will include large-scale building renovations, capital improvements, tenant improvements and repair and maintenance of existing properties, all while keeping the project within budget. The Assistant Construction Project Manager will manage these projects from start to completion with full budgetary and schedule responsibility. This role is primarily based in our Redwood Shores regional office, but will occasionally support projects in San Jose, Palo Alto, and/or Foster City, with travel between these locations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree preferred in architecture, engineering, construction management or some related field.
Minimum three years of experience supporting commercial construction projects in a project management, construction management, or related role, including experience on the owner, developer, contractor, design, or facilities side.
Demonstrated working knowledge of computers and software including MS Windows, Word, and PowerPoint. Proficient in using MS Project and Excel.
Technical knowledge of all aspects of commercial office building construction and a strong working knowledge of California building requirements are preferred. Experience in retail or restaurant construction is a plus.
Excellent communication skills, both writing and verbal are essential to collaborate with tenants, leasing, property management, engineering and executives.
Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities while staying focused and meeting deadlines without sacrificing accuracy.
Ability to multitask, attentive to detail, with excellent follow-up skills.
Ability to adapt to a changing environment and perform in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment.
Requires a wide range of constant physical activities, including but not limited to: standing, walking, and sitting.
Requires close, distance, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
Requires work such as tours throughout the property portfolio, including to construction sites, usually performed by walking and by climbing stairs.
Requires movement between departments to facilitate work.
Requires lifting plans or boxes of 25 pounds or more occasionally.

Nice To Haves

PMP and/or LEED certification is preferred.
Technical knowledge of all aspects of commercial office building construction and a strong working knowledge of California building requirements are preferred. Experience in retail or restaurant construction is a plus.

Responsibilities

Oversee and manage the development of work scopes, bidding, project progress contract negotiations, permitting, and project close-out documentation for assigned capital improvements and tenant improvements at assigned properties.
Create and oversee assigned budgets, pricing, and schedules, both planning and actual construction.
Assist Leasing Department with pricing, negotiations and any other Tenant issues and consult on pending lease deals.
Inspect and review projects to ensure compliance with building and safety codes, and other regulations and obtain all necessary permits and licenses.
Assist in negotiations with architects, consultants, clients, suppliers and subcontractors.
Assist in interpreting and explaining plans and contract terms to workers and clients, representing the owner.
Assist Project Managers in conferring with tenants, contractors, and design professionals to discuss and resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints, and construction issues.
Ensures client satisfaction by providing prompt follow-up on work orders for maintenance and meeting regularly with property managers and tenants.
Creates, updates, and analyzes detailed budgets, including payment approvals (billing & invoices), budget tracking, and cash flow reports.
Coordinates projects with property managers and building engineers.
Reviews the status of all projects with property managers and tenants regarding schedules and pricing, quality control, and contractor responsiveness.
Coordinates with space planners for drawing distribution and timing.
Updates trackers with project status and schedule updates on a weekly basis
Miscellaneous duties as assigned.