Assistant Project Manager, Data Centers

Suffolk Construction•Ashburn, VA

About The Position

The Assistant Project Manager, Mission Critical works with the Project Manager to run day-to-day project management operations on the job. The role supports project documentation, change management, permitting, subcontractor coordination, scheduling, meetings, and project closeout. It also includes conducting training on OSHA, HAZWOPER, and other safety-related topics. The position is based in office and job-site environments. Office work involves a quiet to moderate noise level, and the role includes walking on job sites.

Requirements

Associate degree in an applicable discipline.
At least 2 years of related Mission Critical experience, or completion of Suffolk’s Career Start Program as a Project Engineer or experience as a Project Engineer with another firm.
Ability to manage and embrace change, respond and adapt to new processes, and approach old problems in new ways.
Computer literacy.
Good communication skills.
Accuracy and attention to detail.
Must possess Suffolk’s Core Values: Passion, Integrity, Hard Work, Professionalism, and Caring.

Responsibilities

Log in and track contracts and purchase orders.
Use experience and judgment to price, approve, or reject project change orders and submittals, and respond to Requests for Information.
Log in, track, and review shop drawings and submittals, and respond to Requests for Information.
Request subcontractor insurance certificates and review them for compliance with company insurance requirements.
Create and update vendor and subcontractor contact logs.
Price and create proposed change orders.
Submit Requests for Information, track responses, and issue them.
Manage the building permit process and resolve related issues.
Plan revision submissions to the municipality.
Work with company attorneys on contracts, insurance certificates, insurance discrepancies, and contract modifications.
Liaise with subcontractors to resolve disputes, questions, or issues concerning their work and progress.
Assist with project schedule narratives.
Take a weekly video and distribute it to the General Manager.
Create weekly meeting minutes for owner and subcontractor meetings.
Set up coordination meetings with subcontractors.
Distribute revised drawings to subcontractors.
Write descriptions for purchase orders and subcontract requests using best judgment.
Obtain and track subcontractor warranty certificates.
Create close-out manuals.
Conduct training on OSHA 10- or 30-hour topics, HAZWOPER, and other safety-related topics.