Commercial Construction Assistant Project Manager - Healthcare

HITT Contracting•New York, NY

About The Position

An Assistant Project Manager (APM) obtains, evaluates, coordinates, and distributes the information and authorizations needed to construct projects on time, within budget, and to the specified quality. The APM protects and promotes the interests of the business and client while demonstrating the characteristics of a beginner-level leader. Learning paths, growth, and promotional opportunities vary; most team members serve as APMs for two to six years.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
Two to five years of experience in commercial construction, including experience with a commercial general contractor.
Ability to recognize and seek quality, and a passion for construction and the industry.
Ability to master sector- and project-specific software systems, including Microsoft Office applications such as Project, Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint; ProCore; Adobe; BlueBeam; and JD Edwards.
Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and professionally, with audience-appropriate business writing and verbal skills.
Ability to gather data, interpret it into meaningful information, and communicate it clearly; understand how individual processes affect the bigger picture and business model.
Ability to organize and manage tasks and priorities.
Demonstrate integrity consistently with The HITT Way and HITT’s core values.
Commitment to continuous learning and self-improvement.
Ability to adapt and exercise flexibility as technology, design, means, and methods change.
Ability to collaborate with people of varied backgrounds and styles.
Ability to create and maintain relationships with colleagues, clients, subcontractors, and vendors.
Be punctual, engaged, focused, and respectful of others.

Nice To Haves

Four-year degree from an accredited university, preferably with a concentration in construction, engineering, or business; additional work experience is acceptable in lieu of a degree.
Previous experience on commercial job sites is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain adherence to HITT’s safety standards.
Ensure required documentation is filed.
Assist in creating and managing project budgets for assigned projects.
Develop pre-construction RFP packages.
Assist with project meetings, setting milestones, and preparing monthly owner reports.
Establish job processes for RFIs, submittals, and pay applications, including approving pay applications and negotiating subcontract change orders.
Update project schedules, ensure project quality control, and establish project logistics.
Assist in managing the project closeout process.
Collaborate with the project superintendent and site operations team throughout the project.