Assistant Project Manager - Advanced Manufacturing

Suffolk Construction • Boston, MA

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About The Position

The Assistant Project Manager - Advanced Manufacturing works with the Project Manager to run day-to-day project management operations. The role supports project administration, subcontractor coordination, change management, permitting, scheduling, safety training, and project closeout. The position requires an applicable bachelor’s degree and at least two years of related experience, or completion of Suffolk’s Career Start Program as a Project Engineer. Advanced Manufacturing experience is preferred.

The employee works in an office environment with quiet to moderate noise and also walks on job sites. The role involves prolonged sitting, communication, keyboard and writing tasks, and periods of standing, walking, and reaching.

Suffolk offers a comprehensive benefits package and describes itself as a national construction and project lifecycle company with more than $9 billion in annual revenue, 3,000 employees, and 17 offices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an applicable discipline.
• At least 2 years of related experience, or completion of Suffolk’s Career Start Program as a Project Engineer or work 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.
• Possess Suffolk’s Core Values: Passion, Integrity, Hard Work, Professionalism, and Caring.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced Manufacturing experience is preferred.

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; 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 related to their work and progress.
• Assist with project schedule narratives.
• Take and distribute weekly video 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, HAZWOPER, and other safety-related topics.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries.
• Auto allowances and gas cards for certain roles.
• Medical benefits.
• Emotional and mental health benefits.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Virtual care options for physical therapy and primary care.
• Generous paid time off.
• 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Access to expert financial resources.
• Company-paid and voluntary life insurance.
• Tax-deferred savings accounts.
• 10 backup daycare days each year.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Commuter benefits.

What This Job Offers

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