Assistant Project Manager

Balfour Beatty•Fort Worth, TX

17d•Onsite

About The Position

Balfour Beatty Construction is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to join its team in Fort Worth, Texas, primarily working on healthcare-related construction projects. The Assistant Project Manager supports the Project Manager in managing administrative and technical requirements for construction projects, including contract administration, change orders, submittals, procurement, financial projections, and scheduling. The role helps ensure projects are completed with quality and profitability while adhering to the company’s Safety/Zero Harm culture. The position assists with preconstruction coordination, resource planning, budgets, bids, subcontractor scopes and meetings, owner contract requirements, scheduling, supplier and subcontractor coordination, site security, safety and quality programs, project progress and cost reviews, change proposals, and project closeout. The role also participates in planning, progress, and closeout meetings and supports communication among project staff, subcontractors, suppliers, and customers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
Four years of experience working on projects of various sizes.
Experience with project management software such as Procore or P6.
Experience with cost projections, financial analysis, budget reviews, and labor reports.
Experience with JD Edwards or similar construction applications.
Ability to prioritize and delegate multiple responsibilities.
Ability to supervise and develop direct reports to assess and build talent.
Leadership skills and the ability and willingness to face challenges, solve problems, motivate others, and support new business development.
Proficiency using a personal computer and company communication tools, including email, internet, and Microsoft products such as Word, Excel, Office, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

Assist the Project Manager in determining project resource needs, including people, tools, equipment, materials, and internal services, and coordinate how and when they will be obtained.
Assist with preconstruction services and prepare, review, and monitor information and reports concerning project costs.
Assist the Project Manager with the construction schedule and with establishing the project organization and responsibilities matrix.
Assist in creating and managing project budgets.
Prepare bid packages and subcontract scopes of work; arrange subcontractor pre-work meetings, take minutes, and follow up.
Ensure compliance with owner contract requirements, including bonds, fees, notifications, schedules, reporting, and costs.
Assist in defining responsibilities for processing submittals and take ownership of more difficult trades when staffing is limited.
Confirm required paperwork from subcontractors and suppliers is completed at designated times before and during the project.
Establish relationships and communication tools with suppliers and other key contacts to verify timely acquisition or delivery of materials, supplies, tools, equipment, and personnel.
Help secure project sites and company assets and maintain a safe, respectful working environment by implementing safety, EEO, risk management, training, and quality control programs.
Communicate performance standards to suppliers and subcontractors and coordinate with the Project Manager on appropriate action when performance problems occur.
Attend required planning, progress, and closeout meetings with project staff and other key people to address project concerns and unexpected situations.
Compare progress with the schedule and actual costs with estimates; check compliance with plans and specifications, review problems, and verify work quality against contract specifications and company guidelines.
Complete a time impact analysis for each change proposal submitted to the owner, coordinating with the Project Manager and Scheduling Director.
Manage project closeout, including settling financial obligations, demobilizing resources, and transitioning the project to the customer.