Assistant Project Manager

First Onsite•Beltsville, MD

About The Position

As an Assistant Project Manager, you partner with leadership to understand, evaluate, develop, and execute scopes of work and the overall management of one or more projects at a time. From soliciting and approving proposals from subcontractors to preparing project schedules, your attention to detail ensures a smooth operation. You tackle problems head-on, stepping in when additional responsibilities arise to support and assist crews. As the gatekeeper of paperwork and documentation, you maintain accurate records and reports. Safety and quality are paramount, and you ensure work is being performed up to industry and First Onsite standards. Your proactive approach will be crucial as you monitor project budgets, profit margins, and schedules, communicating with leadership and taking immediate action when necessary. Acting as a liaison between leadership, clients, subcontractors, and in-house personnel, you foster effective communication and collaboration. With a keen eye for detail, you manage defined scopes of work, review change orders, and ensure accurate billing. You thrive in a fast-paced environment, and you're thrilled to contribute to our success, knowing that First Onsite support and encourage your professional growth and development.

Requirements

Minimum: 2 years restoration/construction industry experience
Basic industry training and five (5) current certifications
Intermediate computer skills - MS, Word, Excel, Microsoft Outlook (Emails)
Intermediate ability in reading and understanding Xactimate scopes and blueprints/architectural plans
Advanced knowledge of local, state, and federal code requirements
Knowledge and experience with construction drawings, specifications, and other construction related documents including take offs required
High school diploma or equivalent required
Valid driver's license required
Must manage working in a busy, service-oriented team under stress to meet deadlines, deal with competing priorities, and demanding service requirements
Must be able to work overtime, on weekends and able to respond 24/7
May attend disaster sites and be near hazardous environments and conditions.
Travel may be required

Nice To Haves

Degree preferred

Responsibilities

Understand, evaluate, develop, and execute scopes of work
Solicit and approve proposals from subcontractors
Prepare project schedules
Maintain accurate records and reports
Monitor project budgets, profit margins, and schedules
Communicate with leadership and take immediate action when necessary
Act as a liaison between leadership, clients, subcontractors, and in-house personnel
Manage defined scopes of work
Review change orders
Ensure accurate billing