Assistant Project Manager

Trident Construction • North Charleston, SC

9d

About The Position

This individual is responsible for assisting in the planning, executing, and finalizing of multiple projects according to strict deadlines and within budget. This includes acquiring subcontractors, vendors or consultants in order to deliver projects according to plan. This person will assist in managing typical projects up to 15+ million dollars or several smaller projects simultaneously.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or other similar degree field, and a minimum three (3) years construction experience required.
• Knowledge of construction methods, means, and techniques and experience in construction and contracting procedures.
• Knowledge of contracting, equipment, estimating, specifications, bidding procedures, plan reading, surveying, cost estimating, cost accounting, expediting, scheduling, billing, customer relations and construction material is required.
• Strong knowledge, understanding, and experience of conceptual, design development, and GMP estimating.
• Advanced user of Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Working knowledge of construction drawings, costs, and principles.
• Experience in estimating and project budget development.
• Ability to work days, nights, evenings, and weekends if required by project schedule.
• Ability to work in the Trident office or on a project site as required.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to speak effectively to a group of their peers.
• Strong communication skills to effectively share and manage the goals of the project and project team.
• Develop leadership skills to help define the success of the project.
• Exude motivation and a passion for your role on the project to influence other team members to follow you and manage effectively.
• Show the ability to adapt and overcome challenging and stressful situations as you drive towards a solution that best fits the needs of the project, goals of the client, and expectations of the company.
• Demonstrate the desire to continuously seek opportunities for added responsibility and growth in all functions of this role.
• Must have the ability to climb ladders, stairs, and scaffolding up to 50’ tall and lift up-to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to walk jobsites extensively (8-10 hours per day) and safely navigate through construction area(s).
• Must be able to sit, stand, bend, twist for extended periods of time on a daily basis.
• Must have the ability to work in all temperature and weather conditions including but not limited to heat, cold, rain, wind, snow, etc.
• Valid Driver's License and own transportation.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• Must be able to pass criminal background check

Nice To Haves

• OSHA 30 certification and First Aid certification desired.
• Desired experience with the following software: Timberline, OST, Revit, SketchUp, Timberline, Bluebeam, Autodesk. Ability to quickly learn new software upon starting position.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the planning, development, and supervision of the overall project schedule including schedule development, updates, progress reporting, and problem analysis to ensure compliance with company and client requirements for construction with input from the project superintendent.
• Assist in administering and supervising all contract activities through on-site supervisors including the Superintendent.
• Ensure project design complies with the company and contractual and client requirements.
• Coordinate with Project Manager and office staff to facilitate correct monthly billings to appropriate owner/architect.
• Develop relationships with clients, architects, and engineers to position the company for future projects and references.
• Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team.
• Uphold, support, and promote all company policies and procedures.
• Ensure safety compliance to be in accordance with Trident’s safety manual and OSHA requirements.
• Complete ongoing self-assessments, in coordination with Trident’s Learning and Development program, to be reviewed by bi-annual check-ins and reviews.

What This Job Offers

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