Assistant Project Manager
About The Position
The Weitz Company is hiring a construction Assistant Project Manager to join our Florida team in Fort Lauderdale! The Assistant Project Manager collaborates with the Project Manager to profitably manage a small project or a specific scope of a larger project. This role will also manage the administrative and field construction activities on their assigned project. The Weitz Company has been Building a Better Way since 1855. We are a full-service construction company, general contractor, design-builder, and construction manager with office locations throughout the United States. We believe our employees to be our most valuable asset, and we are committed to growing a diverse and inclusive culture that inspires, motivates, and continuously improves.
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in construction project management
- 5+ years of experience working on the Owner Rep, Builder, and/or Developer side of construction
- Extensive BIM experience required
- An industry-related college degree is required; an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered
- Knowledge and application of Lean principles
- Project management skills and commercial construction knowledge
- Strong negotiation and relationship building skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Ability to make sound judgements and decisions
- Analytical thinker with a high level of initiative
- Adaptable to meet the needs of the business and the client
- Detail-oriented and highly organized
- Highly proficient with BIM
- Proficient in basic computer software including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook
- Ability to learn specific job-related software upon hire
Nice To Haves
- General contractor (GC) is a plus
- Experience with JDE, Procore, Bluebeam, P6 is a plus
Responsibilities
- Be involved in developing BIM (building information modeling) application and Project BIM Execution Plan (BEP)
- Understand contract terms and obligations to ensure work in progress is within scope
- Manage construction documents, drawings, requests for information (RFI) and submittals
- Prepare inspections, compliance audits and the non-conformance log
- Manage material and equipment delivery status and project logs (i.e. buyouts, subcontractor material status reports, submittals, RFIs)
- Assist in the preconstruction, project planning, and buyout process
- Create and manage scopes of work to be included in subcontracts and/or purchase order agreements
- Approve subcontractor and vendor pay applications
- Assist in completion of monthly project status reports (MPSR), owner billings, and financial risk assessments
- Ensure subcontract agreements and amendments are executed
- Track and negotiate subcontractor requests for change
- Utilize virtual design tools to assist with project coordination
- Facilitate regular project meetings; record and distribute meeting minutes as needed
- Manage closeout information, punch list items, as-built drawings, and warranty process
- Facilitate dispute resolution among subcontractors, vendors, architects and owners
- Identify and propose value engineering and scope reduction opportunities
- Assist with mentoring and providing development opportunities for team members
Benefits
- Competitive Pay
- Rewarding Bonus Program
- Comprehensive Benefits Package with Tax-Advantaged HSA and FSA offerings
- Employer-Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Programs
- Employer-Paid Life Insurance
- Generous Paid Time Off Provisions
- 401K Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Fully Paid Parental Leave
- Voluntary Products Including: Critical Illness Insurance and Accident Insurance
- Corporate Wellness Program with Wellness Time Off and Rewards
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
