Assistant Project Manager

Kent Companies • Lewisville, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Project Manager is primarily responsible for assisting in managing, directing, coordinating, and budgeting in coordination with and at the direction of the Structural Project Manager and other division personnel. This role involves identifying project-specific risks, selecting subcontractors, preparing schedules, monitoring construction activities, and ensuring project close-out documentation is submitted. The position also promotes and administers the Zero By Design process, focusing on safety, schedule adherence, and quality.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, construction science, or equivalent combination of technical training and related experience.
• 3-5 years� experience in construction management, including estimating, project scheduling and control, and management of field personnel.
• Knowledge and ability to prepare detailed planning for construction projects, schedules, and estimates and to make proper modifications to such, using a computer and standard company software.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, shop drawings and technical specifications.
• Ability to perform quantity take-offs, estimate construction costs, organize bid forms and bid packages, and manage project budgets.
• In-depth knowledge of construction principles/practices is required.
• Experience building relationships and working with subcontractors and vendors.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Valid driver�s license
• Must have reliable transportation to the workplace(s)/ job location(s).
• Ability to pass drug screening.
• Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Concrete Industry Management (CIM) degree highly preferred.
• 3-5 years� experience in construction management for a commercial concrete contractor preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identifies project-specific risk issues, the potential impact on Kent Companies, and potential strategies to help mitigate those risks for our multi-family division.
• Select subcontractors, complete contract arrangements, and review and approve proposed materials and shop drawings from subcontractors and suppliers.
• Assist with preparing the preliminary project schedule and, when appropriate, the detailed project schedule using a computer and standard company scheduling software.
• Ensure that all required project management/administrative prerequisites (e.g., cash flow plan, subcontractor list, manufacturer list, submittal/procurement logs, etc.) are prepared and submitted to the architect and that these plans are properly administered, as in expedited, received, logged, and approved submittals.
• Collaborate with Project Superintendents to oversee the delivery of materials to job sites or outside storage and ensure that their receipt is recorded correctly.
• Monitor construction activities and resolve problems and issues that arise, especially those about changes, deficiencies, and subcontractor performance.
• Prepare and provide monthly project status reports, project billings, and other information as required to keep upper management and the client properly informed.
• Meet with owner representatives, subcontractors, and the architect/engineer to review the job's progress and discuss and resolve problems and issues that arise.
• Supervise and collaborate with superintendents to conduct substantial completion inspections and ensure that �punch list� items are completed.
• Ensure that close-out documentation (e.g., drawings, operation and maintenance manuals, and warranties from subcontractors and suppliers) is submitted.
• Participate in and expedite the fair settlement of final disputes, litigation, and final payment dispositions.
• Promote and administer the Zero By Design process.
• Record project performance regarding Zero Accident, Net-Zero Change Order completed on the original schedule, and Zero Punch List.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Supplemental insurance options
• Retirement plans with discretionary employer-matching
• Holiday pay (New Year�s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day)
• Scholarship opportunities for dependents
• Leadership development opportunities

What This Job Offers

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