Commercial Construction Assistant Project Manager - GovCloud

HITT Contracting Inc.•Washington, DC

124d•$77,000 - $110,000

About The Position

An Assistant Project Manager (APM) obtains, evaluates, coordinates, and distributes the information and authorizations necessary to construct projects on time, within budget, and to the specified quality. The APM protects and promotes the interests of both the business and the client while demonstrating the characteristics of a beginner-level leader. Learning paths and opportunities for growth and promotion vary; most team members work as APMs for two to six years.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
2–5 years of experience in commercial construction, including experience with a commercial general contractor.
Passion for construction and the industry, with the ability to recognize and seek quality.
Ability to learn and use sector- or project-specific software, including Microsoft Office (such as Project, Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint), ProCore, Adobe, BlueBeam, and JD Edwards.
Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and professionally, including audience-appropriate business writing and verbal communication.
Positive attitude and passion for construction and the industry.
Ability to gather data, interpret it into meaningful information, communicate it clearly, and understand how processes affect the broader business.
Ability to organize and manage tasks and priorities.
Consistently demonstrate integrity in accordance with The HITT Way and HITT’s core values.
Commitment to continuously improving knowledge and abilities.
Ability to adapt and be flexible as technology, design, means, and methods change.
Ability to collaborate with people of varied backgrounds and styles.
Ability to build and maintain relationships with colleagues, clients, subcontractors, and vendors.
Demonstrate respect by being punctual, engaged, focused, and respectful of others.

Nice To Haves

A four-year degree from an accredited university, preferably concentrated in construction, engineering, or business; additional work experience is acceptable in lieu of a degree.
Previous experience on commercial job sites is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain adherence to HITT’s safety standards.
Ensure required documentation is filed.
Assist in creating and managing project budgets for assigned projects.
Develop pre-construction RFP packages.
Assist in conducting project meetings, setting milestones, and preparing monthly owner reports.
Establish job processes for RFIs, submittals, and pay applications; approve pay applications and negotiate subcontract change orders.
Update project schedules, ensure project quality control, and establish overall project logistics.
Assist in managing the closeout process.
Collaborate with the project superintendent and site operations team throughout the project.