Assistant Project Manager

The Morgan Group•Dallas, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Morgan Group is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to join their team. This role involves assisting the Project Manager with planning and managing construction projects, overseeing progress, obtaining bids, coordinating contracts, organization, permitting, implementation, and scheduling. The company emphasizes a community built on people, respect, dignity, and an inclusive environment where all ideas and contributions are valued. Their core values include being self-starters, team players, effective problem-solvers, committed to excellence, resilient, and maintaining high integrity.

Requirements

Working experience in construction
Knowledge of construction management processes, means and methods
Knowledge of building products, construction details and relevant rules, regulations and quality standards
Understanding of all facets of the construction process
Familiarity with construction management applications (ex; Procore, Textura, Primavera)
Ability to plan and see the “big picture”
Excellent time and project management skills
BS degree in construction management, architecture, engineering or related field or equivalent experience in construction management.

Responsibilities

Create, update, and maintain project controls tracking individual projects or task orders, changes, RFIs, shop drawings and submittals, up-to-date drawing packages in Procore, materials, lead times, deliveries, permits, quality controls, safety, financial performance, and project close-out.
Analyze reports to create priorities that prevent delays to critical activities within the project.
Create, review, and process shop drawings and other submittals required to document the construction process.
Negotiate and/or support the negotiation of contracts, subcontracts, and purchase orders, including developing estimates and proposals, scope reviews, and bid leveling.
Manage and/or support the Change Management process, including updating logs, routing source documents, obtaining pricing, writing change orders, and ensuring timely execution.
Support the Estimating process.
Establish, monitor, communicate, and maintain project schedules using contemporary scheduling software and coordinate with scheduling consultants.
Proactively identify issues that could lead to problems and facilitate solutions.
Assist in ensuring project compliance with all contract terms and legal requirements.
Assist the Project Manager in preparing monthly construction reports.
Adhere to standard Document Control processes to ensure project files are set up and maintained according to the uniform filing structure.
Provide timely and cordial interaction with supporting work groups such as accounting, HR, Management, QAQC, and internal/external design professionals.
Participate in managing activities related to project closeout to ensure timely completion and compilation of closeout documentation.
Assist with the evaluation of projects for constructability and value-engineer cost savings.
Participate in team and project meetings and prepare meeting minutes.
Mentor direct reports for current success and future growth.
Travel will be required at times for projects out of the city limits.

Benefits

Advancement opportunities
Training
Low-cost Medical, Dental, Vision
Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical, Limited Purpose)
Health Savings Account
Voluntary Life Insurance
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Company Paid Life Insurance
Company Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance
401K (Traditional & Roth) with Company Match
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Time Off plans including: Vacation, Sick, Floating Holiday, Bereavement Leave, Holiday Schedule
Referral Bonus Program
Annual Bonus Program