Commercial Construction Assistant Project Manager - Industrial

HITT Contracting Inc.•Washington, DC

1d•$77,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

An Assistant Project Manager (APM) obtains, evaluates, coordinates and distributes the information and authorizations necessary to construct projects on time, within budget and to the quality specified. The APM is responsible to protect and promote the interest of both the business and client in all matters as well as demonstrate the personal characteristics of a beginner-level leader. While learning paths, growth and promotional opportunity vary, most team members are APMs for two to six years.

Requirements

High school diploma required
In lieu of a degree, additional work experience is acceptable
2-5 years’ experience in commercial construction, including experience with a commercial general contractor
Ability to master sector/project-specific software systems including but not limited to: Microsoft Office suite (ex. Project, Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.), ProCore, Adobe, BlueBeam, JD Edwards
Must demonstrate a strong ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and professionally, with a strong focus on audience appropriate business writing and verbal skills
Must demonstrate a strong ability to gather data, interpret it into meaningful information, and relay that information through clear, concise communication strategies; ability to see how pieces and processes fit into and affect the bigger picture/business model
Must demonstrate a strong ability to organize and manage tasks and priorities
Must demonstrate integrity consistently with The HITT Way and HITT’s core values
Must demonstrate a strong ability to seek continuous improvement of knowledge and abilities, internal focus on self-improvement
Must demonstrate a strong ability to adapt and exercise flexibility with the ever-changing world of technology, design, means and methods
Must demonstrate a strong ability to collaborate with people of various backgrounds and styles
Must demonstrate a strong ability to create and maintain relationships with colleagues, clients, subcontractors, and vendors
Must exhibit respectfulness by being punctual, engaged/focused, and respectful of others

Nice To Haves

four-year degree from an accredited university with a concentration in construction, engineering, or business is strongly preferred
Previous experience on commercial job sites strongly preferred
Passion for construction and our industry; ability to recognize and seek quality
Demonstrate a positive attitude and passion for construction and our industry

Responsibilities

Maintain adherence to HITT’s standards of safety
Ensure that required documentation is filed
Assist in creating and managing project budget for all assigned projects
Develop pre-construction RFP package
Assist in conducting project meetings, setting milestones and formulating monthly owner report
Establish job processes (RFIs, submittals, and pay applications) including approving pay applications and negotiating subcontract change orders
Update project schedule; ensure project quality control and establish overall project logistics
Assist in managing the closeout process
Collaborate with the project superintendent and site operations team throughout the life of the project