ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER
About The Position
The Assistant Project Manager assists the Project Manager, project team, and other management through all phases and aspects of a project. The role helps projects run smoothly by monitoring workflow, scheduling assignments, tracking daily production, and supporting project documentation, procurement, and closeout. The Assistant Project Manager supports compliance with project management standard operating procedures, coordinates contracts and materials with procurement, vendors, and subcontractors, and helps ensure project obligations are met by reviewing plans and contracts. The role also maintains accurate project records, equipment and labor information, daily logs, schedules, purchase orders, subcontracts, and invoice coding. Additional duties may be assigned by the Project Manager.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science or Master of Science in Construction Management or Engineering, or previous field experience combined with previous Assistant Project Manager experience.
- At least 2 years of civil construction experience.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills to maintain strong relationships.
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
- Strong problem-solving ability.
- Attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records and documents.
- Time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with emphasis on Excel.
- Knowledge of project scheduling and time management.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Pro Contractor, Pro Core, or similar construction software.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Project.
- Previous field experience on a civil construction crew.
- Critical thinking.
Responsibilities
- Assist Project Managers in adhering to project management-related Standard Operating Procedures.
- Maintain the daily production log database.
- Coordinate contracts and materials by interfacing with procurement, external vendors, and subcontractors.
- Support project closeout, including punch-list items and client final acceptance.
- Maintain accurate records of equipment and labor on site.
- Prepare and collect signed purchase orders and subcontracts.
- Assist the Foreman with setting up tablets and submitting daily time and equipment logs.
- Code project invoices properly for Project Manager approval.
- Maintain organized project documentation, including contracts, RFIs, shop drawings, the Submittal Log, and closeout documents.
- Assist with other tasks designated by the Project Manager.
- Assist with daily schedule tracking.
- Review plans and contracts to help ensure all obligations are met.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
