Assistant Project Manager

Suffolk Construction • Herndon, VA

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About The Position

The Assistant Project Manager works with the Project Manager to run day-to-day project management operations. The role supports project administration, subcontractor coordination, permitting, change orders, project documentation, scheduling, safety training, and project closeout. The position involves both office work and walking at job sites.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an applicable discipline.
• At least 2 years of related experience, or completion of Suffolk’s Career Start Program as a Project Engineer, or experience as a Project Engineer with another firm.
• Ability to manage and embrace change and adapt to new processes and new approaches to existing problems.
• Computer literate.
• Good communication skills.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Possess Suffolk’s core values: Passion, Integrity, Hard Work, Professionalism, and Caring.

Responsibilities

• Log in and track contracts and purchase orders.
• Use experience and judgment to price, approve, or reject project change orders and submittals, and respond to requests for information.
• Log in, track, and review shop drawings and submittals, and respond to requests for information.
• Request subcontractor insurance certificates and review them for compliance with company requirements.
• Create and update vendor and subcontractor contact logs.
• Price and create proposed change orders.
• Submit requests for information, track responses, and issue them.
• Manage the building permit process and resolve related issues.
• Plan revision submissions to the municipality.
• Work with company attorneys on contracts, insurance certificates, insurance discrepancies, and contract modifications.
• Liaise with subcontractors to resolve disputes, questions, and issues related to their work and progress.
• Assist with project schedule narratives.
• Take and distribute a weekly video to the General Manager.
• Prepare weekly meeting minutes for owner and subcontractor meetings.
• Set up coordination meetings with subcontractors.
• Distribute revised drawings to subcontractors.
• Write descriptions for purchase orders and subcontract requests using best judgment.
• Obtain and track subcontractor warranty certificates.
• Create close-out manuals.
• Conduct training on OSHA 10- or 30-hour, HAZWOPER, and other safety-related topics.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries.
• Auto allowances and gas cards for certain roles.
• Market-leading medical and emotional and mental health benefits.
• Dental and vision insurance plans.
• Virtual care options for physical therapy and primary care.
• Generous paid time off.
• 401(k) plan with employer match and access to expert financial resources.
• Company-paid and voluntary life insurance.
• Tax-deferred savings accounts.
• 10 backup daycare days each year.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Commuter benefits.

What This Job Offers

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