Assistant Project Manager

New Hudson Facades LLC • Rochester, MN

44d • $73 - $80

About The Position

The Assistant Project Manager (APM) is a vital member of the Operations Project Execution Team.  The APM reports directly to the Project Manager (PM), is responsible for the oversight of the complete project. The APM will have the opportunity to gain varied and in-depth technical knowledge in Façade Project Management, Production Management, Scheduling, Engineering, and Site Installation.  The APM must coordinate work with other departments, including procurement, manufacturing, construction teams, external project teams, and engineering.

Requirements

• Knowledge of administration, management, and tools.
• Knowledge of construction safety and regulations in compliance with OSHA standards
• Background in construction plan reading and document interpretation
• Ability to coordinate own and others’ actions, manage own time and manage personnel resources.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong understanding and expression of written and verbal English sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, with a focus on Excel as well as a strong problem-solving capability.
• Ability to travel as required.
• Ability to sit, work, collaborate on a computer as needed for project work.
• Ability to stand for periods of time as needed for project work.
• Bachelor in AEC field required.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with architectural metal and glass form and function is a plus.
• Familiarity in construction tools such as Bluebeam or Revit
• Previous experience in façade project management or design is preferred.
• Previous experience or coursework in construction field is preferred.
• An engineering/architectural background is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Understand and oversee the process of a facade project from handoff of the estimate throughout the closeout process. APMs will have the opportunity to support several stages of construction throughout the project lifecycle.
• Process submittals, RFIs as needed throughout the project lifespan.
• Under the direction of the PM, begin with the estimate and the contract, understand the scope and be able to meet with the engineering/shop and design department to develop the drawings.
• Assist the Project Manager in researching, substantiating, presenting, and reporting changes to the contract scope.
• Assist the PM in managing key items and deadlines concerning project design, keeping in mind the logistics and limitations of the site and incorporate feasibility into the design.
• Assist the Project Manager in coordinating the client’s team (project manager, architects, engineers, consultants) to ascertain contract time, cost, and quality objectives and organize project resources accordingly.
• Assist the Project Manager in developing, tracking, updating, and reporting on the contract schedule of values and payment requisitions, ensuring the project cash flow is met and payments received on time.
• Attend and take meeting minutes at all required external and internal meetings.
• Maintain any logs required for scheduling, cost tracking, and resource management.
• Maintain schedule and allocate the designers and shop work accordingly to prioritize scope items.
• Assist the Project Manager & Purchasing teams in the pricing and purchasing of materials, equipment, and sub-contracts, ensuring that both budgetary and specified contractual cost, time, and quality requirements are met.
• Maintain communication through cross-functional departments to meet production requirements.
• Proactively coordinate with fabrication to confirm no items are overlooked and that all work is completed within the required timeline.
• Make sure the site deliveries are coordinated, and field resources are available.
• Attend site meetings and be available during installations as needed.
• Manage as-builts and closeout documents to get any retainage released.

Benefits

• Salary Range: $73K- $80K, based on departmental budget, qualifications, experience, education, and licenses. This range represents the company's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
• Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision plans for full-time employees
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement: 401K plan with employer contributions

What This Job Offers

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