Assistant Project Manager
About The Position
The Assistant Project Manager supports the planning, coordination, administration, and execution of construction projects under the direction of the Project Manager. The role assists with project documentation, scheduling, contract administration, financial tracking, subcontractor coordination, safety compliance, and project closeout. The Assistant Project Manager works with project teams to help complete projects safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with contract requirements. The position involves maintaining project records and logs; coordinating owners, design professionals, subcontractors, suppliers, and regulatory agencies; supporting procurement and change management; tracking project costs; and assisting with quality, safety, permitting, inspections, and closeout. It also includes regular local travel between project sites, client locations, and company offices, with occasional overnight travel potentially required.
Requirements
- Knowledge of construction project management principles and practices.
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, contracts, and project documents.
- Strong organizational and time management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to support change management processes and procurement activities.
- Ability to stand, walk, climb, bend, and perform tasks on active construction sites.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds occasionally.
- Ability to sit for extended periods while performing computer-based work.
- Ability to operate a computer, telephone, copier, and other standard office equipment.
- Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- Must comply with company and project-specific safety requirements and wear required PPE when visiting project sites.
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
Nice To Haves
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, Project Management, or a related field preferred.
- Three to five years of experience in construction project management, project engineering, or a related role preferred.
- Experience with project coordination, document control, cost tracking, and field operations preferred.
- Experience with construction management software; Procore preferred.
- OSHA 10 certification preferred.
- OSHA 30 certification preferred.
- Additional industry certifications such as LEED, PMP, CMIT, or related credentials are desirable.
Responsibilities
- Assist in developing and maintaining project schedules using Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling techniques.
- Support the Project Manager in coordinating activities with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, suppliers, and regulatory agencies.
- Assist with preparing meeting agendas, attending project meetings, and distributing minutes and action items.
- Assist with review and administration of contract documents and project correspondence.
- Support daily, weekly, and monthly project reporting requirements.
- Maintain and distribute RFIs, submittals, contract documents, change proposals and orders, ASIs, architect and engineer reports, cost reports, closeout documents, and punch list documentation.
- Maintain project logs, including RFI, submittal, permit, document distribution, change proposal, change order, addenda, safety, closeout, and issues logs.
- Assist the Superintendent with job site procedures, notifications, signage, supplies, and equipment.
- Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, and project stakeholders to support schedules and workflow.
- Identify potential conflicts and collaborate with project team members to facilitate timely resolution.
- Assist with material procurement tracking and coordination.
- Support review and processing of subcontractor change requests and change orders.
- Assist with reviewing pay applications and supporting documentation.
- Read and interpret project financial and contract documents, including AIA G702 and G703 forms.
- Support project cost tracking, financial reporting, and project financial closeout.
- Support implementation and monitoring of project safety requirements and company safety programs.
- Assist with obtaining permits and coordinating inspections with applicable authorities.
- Participate in punch list development, tracking, and completion.
- Promote compliance with contractual, regulatory, and company requirements.
- Assist in preparing and reviewing scopes of work.
- Provide project feedback and recommendations for process improvement.
- Assist with training and mentoring Project Engineers and other assigned team members.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
