Assistant Project Manager (Advanced Tech)

Catamount Constructors•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

Catamount Constructors is hiring an Assistant Project Manager to help oversee the financial success and delivery of building projects. Working in partnership with architects, engineers, owners, subcontractors, and the project team, this role supports project planning and development and helps ensure projects are completed on budget and within scope. The Assistant Project Manager maintains an understanding of the contract, documents project updates and changes, supports purchasing and buyout decisions, and helps monitor the schedule in partnership with the Superintendent. The role also coordinates owner and architect meetings, manages pay applications and subcontractor invoices and change orders, maintains owner and subcontractor relationships, and helps ensure work conforms to contract documents and scope. Catamount describes its divisions as having the feel of a small business while offering the resources of a large company. The position offers a learning and mentoring environment, work across multiple market sectors, and an employee-owned culture. The compensation package includes a competitive base salary, eligibility for merit/performance and project incentives, new-hire referral incentives, business-development commissions, and a monthly car allowance. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance; short- and long-term disability; an Employee Assistance Program; a 401(k); an Employee Stock Ownership Plan; VacationFlex; paid sick time; and optional insurance programs.

Requirements

Minimum 2 years of related experience with a general contractor preferred.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in Construction Sciences, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks for oneself, the team, and projects.
Strong listening, presentation, interpersonal, and written communication skills.
Advanced mathematical and reasoning ability, and strong negotiation skills.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and MS Project.
Experience with Procore, or ability to learn it.
Experience with office equipment and Internet Explorer or similar internet tools.

Nice To Haves

Related experience with a general contractor.
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Sciences.

Responsibilities

Maintain a strong understanding of the project contract from the onset.
Accurately document project updates, maintain project logs, and document changes during construction.
Establish an appropriate purchasing plan and make timely decisions during the buyout process, using negotiation skills.
Support the Superintendent, who is primarily responsible for the project schedule; post the monthly schedule and take appropriate action to maintain or improve it when possible.
Build and maintain relationships with the project owner, act on the owner’s behalf, anticipate needs, and respond with urgency and in a timely manner.
Facilitate Owner, Architect, and Contractor meetings, including preparing agendas and minutes.
Submit owner pay applications accurately and on time.
Maintain open communication with subcontractors.
Review and approve subcontractor invoices and change orders, and process change orders as needed.
Ensure conformity with contract documents and scope of work, and address underperformance issues when they arise.
Act as a project team leader by interacting with and supporting everyone involved in the project.