Assistant Project Manager

Consigli Construction•Hartford, CT

About The Position

The Assistant Project Manager (APM) is a key project team member who assists the Senior Project Manager and/or Project Manager across all aspects of a project. The role supports oversight of the Project Engineer, with emphasis on document control, subcontractor coordination, communication with the design team, project reporting, and representing Consigli throughout the project. The position has supervisory duties and reports to the Project Manager.

Requirements

3–5 years of experience in the construction industry in project management or a similar role.
Strong communication skills.
Ability to review, understand, and support change management processes.
Strong initiative and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to multitask and self-prioritize.
Motivation and drive.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Excellent written and verbal presentation skills.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor's degree in engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture is preferred.
OSHA 10 and OSHA-30 are preferred.
Proficiency with cost management software; Timberline and Sage are preferred.
Proficiency with scheduling software; Primavera P6 is preferred.
Proficiency with construction management software; Procore is preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as a main point of contact for Owners, OPMs, and design team members.
Coordinate and contribute to weekly meetings with subcontractors, design teams, and owner representatives to resolve field conflicts and drive resolution.
Support project cost and change management, prepare reports for team review, and present at owner and internal meetings.
Assist with developing estimates and bid proposals for lump-sum and GMP projects.
Oversee and manage the Project Engineer and related responsibilities, including document control, RFIs, submittals, material delivery tracking, and meeting minutes.
Support, develop, and train team members, including Project Engineers.
Maintain close relations with subcontractors and provide early notification of submittal and material delivery schedule expectations.
Monitor executed subcontracts and insurance certificates, and verify contracts and insurance are in place before work begins.
Coordinate with the Project Scheduler to update and distribute the project master schedule, incorporating input from the Superintendent and project team.
Assist the Superintendent and project team in resolving critical issues and RFIs, focusing on quality, cost, and schedule, and provide documentation as needed.
Own the project closeout process and complete and implement the project closeout checklist.
Manage closeout documentation, including as-builts, O&Ms, warranties, and test reports, for submission to the design team and Owner.
Manage financial closeout with subcontractors and the Owner.
Upload and distribute punch lists to subcontractors through Procore, help coordinate completion of work, and maintain an accurate log of outstanding items.
Conduct field walks with the project team as needed and compile related documentation.
Review design team field reports and coordinate with relevant parties to resolve open items.
Conduct regular safety walks with field and safety staff and record observations.