Assistant Project Manager

McGough•Lubbock, TX

42d

About The Position

The Assistant Project Manager assists with managing all aspects of construction projects. The role may manage projects or portions of projects with oversight from senior staff, mentor and coach Project Engineers, and build relationships with owners, design partners, subcontractors, and suppliers. The position supports project pursuits, preconstruction, estimating and bidding, scheduling, documentation, subcontract management, cost control, meetings, and post-construction closeout. It also contributes to business development, company and project activities, and continuous improvement through Lean events and the McGough Way. The position works in a regional office with periodic regional travel. Regional meetings and some overnight travel may be required. Work includes extended periods sitting at a computer in a typical office environment, with occasional standing, bending, walking, and lifting. Jobsite visits may involve dirt, dust, uneven surfaces, outdoor weather, and extreme temperatures, as well as walking long distances and climbing ladders and stairs.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or four years of relevant professional experience in lieu of a degree.
At least 2 years of related experience, including experience with self-perform capabilities.
Demonstrated experience building strong partnerships and trust with external partners, including owners, owner representatives, design firms, and subcontractors.
Strong collaboration and verbal and written communication skills; ability to work as an integral team member under time constraints and meet deadlines in a changing environment.
Thorough and detail-oriented, with the ability to prioritize and multitask within time constraints.
Self-starter and motivated, able to take initiative and work independently with minimal supervision.
Proficiency with Microsoft applications and computer skills, including Excel.
Strong problem-solving skills, knowledge of basic accounting principles, documentation skills, and research and resolution skills.
Personal integrity and ability to maintain confidences.
Ability to treat interactions as opportunities to add value and enhance relationships.
Ability to perform the physical and jobsite activities described, with reasonable accommodations as applicable.

Nice To Haves

Estimating experience.
Field experience.
Scheduling experience.

Responsibilities

Assist pursuit teams in understanding prospective projects and requirements, research prospective clients, and participate in preconstruction meetings.
Participate in and prepare documentation for QA/AC page-turn sessions.
Understand quantity take-offs and the equipment, rentals, small tools, services, and costs associated with McGough self-performed work.
Gather information or assist with PACE preparation and assist in creating Critical Path Method (CPM) schedules for McGough work.
Perform quantity take-offs and assist in building estimates.
Assist with subcontractor procurement, including preparing bid solicitations, bid analyses, and tabulations.
Assist the superintendent and project manager with CPM scheduling; participate in the Last Planner system and daily or weekly work planning.
Review and understand drawings and specifications; participate in project document page-turn reviews; draft and process Requests for Information (RFIs); and manage shop drawing and submittal reviews.
Participate in BIM coordination meetings and assist in managing project sustainability requirements and documentation.
Process subcontractor change requests, review subcontractor invoices, and track project workforce and vendor goals.
Manage distribution and pricing of project changes; assist the superintendent with labor-cost tracking, material procurement, and cost coding.
Collect and report information for the Cost History Department; participate in preparing and managing project PACE documents, project accounting, and pay applications.
Prepare Schedule of Values, Sworn Construction Statements, invoices, and other billing documents required by the Owner Contract.
Attend project and company safety meetings and foremen's meetings; draft meeting minutes; conduct construction coordination meetings and provide timely documentation.
Participate in start-up meetings and prepare documentation with field staff; provide monthly PACE reports to management and lead PACE meetings.
Attend pre-installation meetings and mock-up reviews.
Perform pre-punch work with the aim of producing a zero-item punch list, manage the punch-list process, assist with final as-built plans and documentation, and review closeout documentation for accuracy and completeness.
Participate in business development activities and foster relationships with clients, architects, engineers, consultants, design teams, and subcontractors.
Attend and participate in project management, company, and other meetings; attend relevant personal or professional development training and company-sponsored events.
Perform Project Engineer duties when necessary and carry out other assigned responsibilities.
Support and follow standards of work; participate in Lean events and support the McGough Way and continuous improvement.
Contribute as a member of the Regional Project Management team, collaborate across departments and with external stakeholders, and represent McGough professionally at events.