Commercial Construction Assistant Project Manager - Government

HITT Contracting • Washington DC, DC

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About The Position

An Assistant Project Manager (APM) obtains, evaluates, coordinates, and distributes the information and authorizations needed to construct projects on time, within budget, and to the specified quality. The APM protects and promotes the interests of both the business and the client while demonstrating the characteristics of a beginner-level leader. Learning paths, growth, and promotional opportunities vary; most team members serve as APMs for two to six years.

Requirements

• High school diploma required.
• Four-year degree from an accredited university with a concentration in construction, engineering, or business is strongly preferred; additional work experience is acceptable in lieu of a degree.
• 2–5 years of experience in commercial construction, including experience with a commercial general contractor.
• Strong communication skills, including clear, concise, professional, audience-appropriate business writing and verbal communication.
• Ability to gather and interpret data, communicate meaningful information, and understand how processes affect the broader business model.
• Ability to organize and manage tasks and priorities.
• Demonstrate integrity consistently with The HITT Way and HITT’s core values.
• Ability to pursue continuous improvement and adapt to changes in technology, design, means, and methods.
• Ability to collaborate with people of various backgrounds and styles and build relationships with colleagues, clients, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Demonstrate respectfulness by being punctual, engaged, focused, and respectful of others.
• Passion for construction and the industry, with the ability to recognize and seek quality.
• Ability to master sector- and project-specific software, including Microsoft Office (such as Project, Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint), ProCore, Adobe, BlueBeam, and JD Edwards.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude and passion for construction and the industry.

Nice To Haves

• Four-year degree from an accredited university with a concentration in construction, engineering, or business.
• Previous experience on commercial job sites.

Responsibilities

• Maintain adherence to HITT’s standards of safety.
• Ensure required documentation is filed.
• Assist in creating and managing the project budget for assigned projects.
• Develop pre-construction RFP packages.
• Assist in conducting project meetings, setting milestones, and preparing monthly owner reports.
• Establish job processes for RFIs, submittals, and pay applications, including approving pay applications and negotiating subcontract change orders.
• Update the project schedule, ensure project quality control, and establish overall project logistics.
• Assist in managing the closeout process.
• Collaborate with the project superintendent and site operations team throughout the project.

Benefits

• Performance-based bonuses.
• Premium health care coverage, including vision and dental.
• Employer-matched 401(k).
• Wellness reimbursement program.
• Paid holidays and time off.
• Other voluntary benefits and leave types.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED