Assistant Project Manager - Mission Critical

Clune Construction Company•Washington DC, DC

About The Position

Raise your hand if you're craving a work environment that values your talent. Join the Clune family where you’re valued as an employee owner! Clune Construction is proud to be made up of passionate, driven, unique individuals who exhibit integrity and value quality in everything they do. We welcome diversity of thought and life experience. As an employee-owned company, we invest in our people and in turn, our people benefit from a culture of shared fate. We believe this has led to us being the fortunate recipient of countless awards for our culture and ethics, including Best Places to Work , a Top Workplace nationally, and the Better Business Bureau’s Torch Award for outstanding ethics. The Assistant Project Manager works with the Project Management team on the planning, coordination, and completion of construction projects. The core job duties include assisting in many phases of construction from budgeting, bidding, cost control, client relations, through closeout.

Requirements

Critical thinker, problem solver and can make independent decisions.
Ability to identify and resolve complex issues.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills that will be utilized to hold discussions with various members of Clune, trade partners, designers and clients.
Strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to maintain accurate and detailed records.
Understanding of team roles and responsibilities, internally and externally.
Growing understanding of trade delineation.
Understanding of how to read drawings and specs.
Understanding of how to read construction schedules and how they are built.
Ability to work and thrive in team environments.
Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Architecture or Engineering or equivalent industry experience required.
2-5 years of experience managing commercial interior, healthcare and/or mission-critical projects.
Strong computer skills needed.
All candidates must provide a resume.

Nice To Haves

Background in construction trades and technical knowledge of construction methods a plus.
Completion of basic budget training.

Responsibilities

Role model professionally for Interns, Project Engineers, Senior Project Engineers, and new APMs.
Ownership of the RFI process.
Ownership of the submittal process.
Active participation in the creation of accurate and timely budgets and bids.
Develop knowledge and understanding of project cost controls.
Ownership of project documentation.
Actively participate in project meetings and take the lead and document OAC meetings.
Heavy coordination with superintendent and project manager, including frequent site visits to monitor onsite progress.
Distribute drawings, sketches, shop drawings, submittals, schedules and punchlists to subcontractor and site superintendent in a timely fashion to maintain the project schedule.
Ownership of the closeout package process.
Become proficient in, and utilize, Clune established systems and technology to work efficiently and to the highest standards.
Be an ambassador for Clune’s safety culture and OSHA standards to enforce a safe work environment and attend safety meetings.

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with 100% of monthly premiums paid by the company
Employee Stock Ownership Plan
401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
Employee Assistance Program
Company-paid and Voluntary Life Insurance Plans
Company-paid Short Term and Long Term Disability
Flexible Spending, Dependent Care and Commuter Plans
Career Development through Mentoring Program, Learning & Development, Continuing Education
Fitness Program
Pet Insurance