Assistant Project Manager

Christman • Lansing, MI

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Project Manager will be responsible for producing and organizing project documents, assisting with project close-out and turnover, compiling project billing, summarizing meeting discussions, and managing procurement and material tracking. This role also involves overseeing quality control, ensuring safety compliance, and potentially coaching new team members. The position requires a strong understanding of construction documents and the ability to utilize technology to expedite processes. The role is primarily based at a construction site, involving both indoor and outdoor work in varying conditions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related job field.
• Minimum three (3) years of construction-related industry experience.
• Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Ability to interact with and develop effective working relationships with a wide range of people, including internal and external customers, in different situations.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Able to plan, schedule, and organize tasks while completing work within established deadlines.
• Ability to follow instructions, respond to management direction, take responsibility for own actions, and keep commitments.
• Excellent written and oral skills.
• Basic computer knowledge of Microsoft 365 including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Passion for team-based planning and problem-solving.
• Wholehearted commitment to building strong partnerships to support project goals.
• Must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. (sponsorship not available).

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related job field.

Responsibilities

• Produce and organize project documents consistent with Christman’s risk management standards, ensuring accessibility for team members.
• Proactively prepare project documents for close-out, turnover, and archiving for efficient final compilation and delivery.
• Secure all contractually required documents, including safety programs, MSDS documents, insurance policies, and supplier information prior to project commencement.
• Assist the Project Manager or above with specific aspects of the closeout process.
• Assist the Project Manager with compiling project billing according to established contractual requirements, including timely receipt of waivers.
• Accurately summarize important discussions, questions, and decisions raised during project team meetings, owner meetings, and subcontractor meetings.
• Assist the Project Superintendent to accurately identify and list items of incomplete work by comparing contract documents to work-in-place and partnering with the client and architect to establish punch list contents.
• Utilize current technology to expedite the punch list process, ensuring completion within 30 days after substantial completion.
• Assist the Project Manager with identifying necessary inspections, creating project-specific inspection logs, establishing relationships with inspectors, scheduling inspections, and ensuring readiness for inspection.
• Oversee all procurement, material tracking, inspection, and on-site storage.
• Update contract drawings to reflect all approved changes and ensure trade contractor documents are updated.
• Monitor the quality of work and compliance with construction documents, as assigned by the Project Superintendent.
• Assist Superintendents with daily reports and manage all progress and quality photos.
• Post all required safety information and signage to inform workers and visitors about site hazards and confirm appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is worn at all times.
• Set a good example by wearing appropriate safety attire while on the job site.
• Model safety awareness and planning at all times, observing safety practices and reporting any concerns to the Project Superintendent or Project Manager.
• Support the logistics process for all safety initiatives listed in the site-specific safety plan.
• Serve as a peer coach to newly hired Project Engineers and/or Assistant Project Managers, as assigned.
• Complete assigned and required training for this role.

Benefits

• Consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status.

What This Job Offers

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