Assistant Project Manager Design and Construction (2)

Pace Suburban Bus • Arlington Heights, IL

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Under the direction of the Section Manager, Design and Construction, the Assistant Project Manager directs activities and assists with managing design and construction projects at Pace-owned and/or operated facilities. The role supports project management, field inspections, project scope and cost estimate development, and quality assurance and quality control reviews. It also supports construction administration from project initiation through completion, including managing project documentation, reviewing contractor payment applications and change order proposals, contributing to professional-services solicitations, and preparing drawings and specifications for in-house projects.

The position is performed in an office environment and at construction sites. After successfully completing a six-month job introduction period, the position is eligible for a hybrid schedule. The anticipated starting salary range is $82,061–$119,573, within a full salary range of $63,306–$138,328.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management.
• At least two years of design, construction, and/or project management experience in building or site construction.
• Valid driver’s license and a safe driving record.
• Proficiency with computers, including Microsoft Office applications such as Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Strong management and time-management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong research, problem-solving, and prioritization skills; ability to be a self-starter.
• Detail-oriented and analytical, with the ability to prioritize and participate across multiple project teams simultaneously and work independently with periodic oversight.
• Ability to access rooftops and work on properties with construction work underway.
• Ability to lift objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Emphasis on site inspection and observation.
• Experience with design and construction of industrial and/or vehicle maintenance facilities.
• NCARB registration or Engineer-in-Training certification.
• Experience using AutoCAD, e-Builder, Bluebeam, and Adobe Acrobat.

Responsibilities

• Assist with project management and field inspection of assigned projects.
• Develop project scopes and cost estimates.
• Perform quality assurance/quality control reviews, prepare technical specifications, and develop construction work scopes.
• Lead construction progress meetings, prepare and distribute meeting minutes, and maintain project records.
• Maintain construction administration logs and track and manage project-team processing of submittals, Requests for Information, Requests for Proposal, Notice to Proceed Directives, and Change Order Proposals through project completion.
• Review contractor pay applications for progress payments and contractor change order proposals against work completed and contract requirements.
• Write portions of project scopes for solicitation of architectural and engineering professional services.
• Prepare design drawings and specifications for in-house projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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