Assistant Project Manager - Residential Construction

Van Acker Construction•Mill Valley, CA

1d•$120,000 - $145,000•Onsite

About The Position

Van Acker Construction is seeking an experienced Assistant Project Manager (APM) to join their team in Mill Valley, CA. This full-time, in-office position will support one to two large residential construction projects through all phases. The APM will be involved in various aspects of construction administration, including pricing, budgeting, job costing, contract administration, site communication, document management, change order pricing, submittals, and subcontractor relations. A successful candidate will possess strong communication, collaboration, and a positive attitude, with the ability to manage challenging tasks and shifting priorities. A respect for architecture, design, and high-quality construction is also valued. The APM reports to the Project Manager and may train junior staff. This is an in-office position with no remote work available.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance, or construction related field including construction management, architecture, or engineering
Minimum 8 years of experience in the construction field in a similar capacity; must be well-versed in construction finances
Strong computer skills including intermediate or advanced Excel, Google Docs, Adobe, and cloud-based storage systems (i.e., Box and Dropbox) and billing systems (i.e., Timberline / Sage 300)
Professionalism in dealing with Architects, Designer, Subcontractors, Consultants, Crafts People, and co-workers
Independent and self-starting with strong attention to details and deadlines
Thorough and confident understanding of math, job cost tracking, and budgeting; able to present budgets and financial information to key stakeholders
Motivation to continually learn and take on added responsibilities while maintaining a positive attitude
Looks ahead and organizes activities to stay on top of the project’s needs
Ownership: Is committed to the success of the project, their teammates, and the company
Must live in the local area and be authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

Preconstruction project set-up, project organization, budgeting, contract administration, and other miscellaneous preconstruction tasks
Construction phase bidding, scope of work assembly, distribution of bid packages, diligent follow-up, tracking, and subcontractor bid comparisons for evaluation by Project Manager
Preparation of construction phase budgets, budget presentations, and entering of approved budgets in VAC’s accounting software (Timberline)
Monthly preparation of various project status reports, job cost analysis, and budget forecasts
Complete Subcontract administration including subcontractor change orders
Complete document management including drawings, permits, RFIs, Submittits, Daily Field Reports, Safety Reports and other project documentation as required by Owner, VAC, or by the State’s Contractor’s Licensing Board.
Complete A-Z preparation of monthly Client pay applications including verifying and coding of subcontractor invoices, collection of lien releases, and other required pay application documentation as required
Manage, log and track subcontractor certificates of insurance
Communicate with site office, field personnel including site superintendent. Support site superintendent in administrative tasks as required throughout project
Collect and finalize operation and maintenance data (close-out) from subcontractors and organize into binders or electronically