Assistant Project Manager

PROTECS Inc. • Bridgewater, NJ

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Project Manager will act as the Project Manager’s second in command on larger projects and will run smaller jobs as the PM or PM/Super or Super, under the direct leadership of the Project Manager or Director or Area Super under the direct supervision of the Project or Senior Superintendent. This position includes responsibilities normally associated with a project management, field management, project engineering, procurement, and scheduling. This may entail full project responsibilities including coordination, management of shop drawing process, expediting deliveries, performing project cost accounting, and processing owner and subcontractor billings. As an APM/SPE, you will be trained to successfully estimate and negotiate all change orders and direct the project administration.
On larger projects you will support the Project Manager and Superintendent in material deliveries, staff development, and overall project coordination including leadership of other PEs. This is an essential role in a successful project. Even better, the skills you develop in this position will assist you in future assignments as either a Project Manager, Superintendent or Estimator.

Requirements

• Engineering or architectural degree (bachelors) or formal training with equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 4-7 years in the commercial construction industry.
• EIT preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Developing knowledge and capability to successfully execute projects in excess of $1MM or multiple concurrent projects in excess of $500K.
• Developing risk management and risk mitigation skills.
• Developing negotiation skills.
• Detail oriented and focused but developing ability to step away to evaluate the overall viewpoint.
• Organized work approach with the ability to adapt and adjust as required to the project needs.
• 100% hands on approach.
• Goal oriented to promptly coordinate and resolve project issues.
• Effective participation in a team environment.
• Ability to identify and resolve complex issues.
• Increasing knowledge and understanding industry specifics for the life sciences and advanced technology.
• Construction know-how with knowledge of cost and schedule impact/control growing.
• Project database and procedural knowledge.
• An indication of project leadership capabilities.
• Demonstrated management skills for control of processes and responsibilities of others.
• Proficiency with Bluebeam, PlanSwift, Microsoft Office Suite, MS Project or Primavera, AutoCAD, BIM platforms, project management systems, accounting systems, and other project-related software.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Project Manager’s second in command on larger projects and run smaller jobs as the PM or PM/Super or Super.
• Coordinate, manage the shop drawing process, expedite deliveries, perform project cost accounting, and process owner and subcontractor billings.
• Estimate and negotiate all change orders and direct project administration.
• Support the Project Manager and Superintendent in material deliveries, staff development, and overall project coordination including leadership of other PEs.
• Set up and establish cost report/cost controls.
• Maintain and report on project schedule.
• Track and report on procurement log.
• Develop specific bid packages – with coordination splits among trades.
• Record and report on costs.
• Collate and assemble field costs and CRs in conjunction with buyout and owner scope issues for a complete cost report system for use by PMs and Project Executive.
• Present cost issues to the client with direction from the senior project personnel.
• Assist with the development of proposals and estimates – develop smaller proposals and estimates.
• Understand and enforce contracts with clients and with subcontractors / vendors.
• Prepare, monitor, and update project schedules.
• Work with the PM and the superintendent to reduce project constraints.
• Present schedules to clients.
• Track and report on RFI log.
• Perform project buy-out.
• Process subcontractor / vendor change requests.
• Develop CRs and CCOs.
• Fill in for project manager or superintendent or act as one or both on a project.
• Report on submittal process.
• Resolve project issues.
• Report on commissioning and related data.
• Execute two-week schedule process and update project schedule.
• Expedite work efforts in accordance with schedule needs.
• Provide project correspondence.
• Attend PM meetings (and lead meetings when appropriate) and record minutes.
• Attend owner meetings (and may lead meetings when called on or responsible for).
• Oversee work of other staff.
• Provide oversight and direction of subcontractors, and design firms.
• Develop relationships with other project staff that might be involved on a project.
• Perform other tasks as required to fulfill project management and execution needs.

Benefits

• Competitive salary plus generous bonus
• Paid Time off plus paid holidays
• 401(k) safe harbor employer contribution plus discretionary profit-sharing contribution
• Comprehensive benefits package with employer contributions towards medical, HRA, life insurance and short-term and long-term disability
• Educational Assistance program
• Reimbursement for professional licensing and registration
• Professional development opportunities
• Publication stipend
• Employee Referral Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level