Assistant Project Manager - SD

Balfour Beatty•San Diego, CA
•$105,000 - $125,000

About The Position

Balfour Beatty Construction is seeking an Assistant Project Manager for its San Diego office. The role assists the Project Manager with administrative and technical requirements for construction special projects. The Assistant Project Manager supports contract administration, change orders, submittals, procurement, project financials, project setup and updates, and scheduling to help ensure projects are completed with quality, profitability, safety, sustainability, and timeliness. The role maintains a focus on meeting and exceeding customer needs and expectations by supporting the Project Manager across assigned projects. The position includes project financial analysis, preconstruction coordination, project scheduling, project administration and operations, project close-out, customer and community relations, and fostering a positive culture through leadership and employee development.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • At least 5 years of previous construction office or field commercial experience in a Project Engineer, Senior Project Engineer, or Assistant Project Manager role.
  • At least 1 year of direct supervisory experience.
  • Experience with project management software such as Constructware, P6, or Timberline.
  • Experience with cost projection, financial analysis, budget reviews, and labor reports.
  • Experience with JD Edwards or similar construction applications.

Nice To Haves

  • Local candidates are preferred but not required.
  • DSA or public works experience is a plus.
  • Commissioning Coordinator experience.
  • Experience drafting and negotiating change orders.
  • Knowledge of driving material procurement in relation to the schedule.
  • Ability to read look-ahead and CPM schedules.
  • Ability to facilitate meetings.
  • Experience reviewing sub-billings.

Responsibilities

  • Assist the Project Manager in managing administrative and technical requirements for construction special projects.
  • Support contract administration, change orders, submittals, procurement, project financials, project setup and updates, and scheduling.
  • Help ensure projects are completed in a quality, profitable, safe, sustainable, and timely manner.
  • Support the Project Manager in meeting and exceeding customer needs and expectations across assigned projects.
  • Perform project financial analysis.
  • Coordinate preconstruction activities.
  • Support project scheduling.
  • Handle project administration, operations, and close-out.
  • Promote customer and community relations.
  • Foster a positive culture, leadership, and employee development.
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