Assistant Project Manager

University of California System•San Francisco, CA

28d•$120,000 - $135,000•Onsite

About The Position

This position requires onsite work a minimum of four days per week and more as needed The Assistant Project Manager will be responsible for independently completing work order assessments, managing small capital projects up to $1M and may provide support to Senior Project Managers and/or Project Managers for projects of a greater value. They will frequently interact with the clients, consultants and contractors to ensure the delivery of projects meet financial and scheduled targets. This position will be integral to the success of multiple concurrent projects and will participate in every aspect of the capital project process with a focus on Pre-Construction & Construction Project Administration and Logistics. The APM will be the lead on small capital projects and/or components of a larger project they are assigned to. They will be responsible for all phases of construction, coordinating the activities of a project to ensure cost, schedule, document control and quality standards are met and ensuring that all aspects of our services are being delivered to the highest level to ensure client satisfaction.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in related area and 3-5 years relevant experience and / or equivalent experience / training.
1-3 years experience in project management or equivalent experience on a Design & Construction project team.
Thorough project management skills, including skill to manage complex projects.
Thorough skills in problem recognition / avoidance / resolution.
Thorough organizational and analytical skills including skill to provide high quality control. Detail oriented to accurately proof contracts and other documents.
Thorough written, verbal and interpersonal communications skills including high level political acumen.

Nice To Haves

Proven ability to manage contractors and maintain compliance to the agreed-upon scope of work and budget.
Thorough working knowledge of building and construction, design, construction contract administration and California Building Codes, including full understanding of industry practices.
Thorough knowledge of the organization, including its infrastructure and short and long range strategic building plans.

Responsibilities

Initial phase of estimating support review approved drawings and develop requisitions for material purchases.
Preparation of job start-up and close-out checklists
Preparation of project budgets.
Produce a timeline for the project with start date, communicate with subcontractors and customers to track job progress, and process and track RFIs and submittals. Process change orders, purchase requests, and work closely with purchasing and procurement for material ordering.
Solicitation, evaluation and selection of architects, contractors and other consultants/vendors.
Issue contracts and purchase orders
Verify materials are procured and the scope of work is developed before the job goes into production.
Work on tracking/submitting Request for Information (RFI) and change orders.
Analyze, monitor, and prepare cost exposure reports and cash flow projections, maintaining comprehensive budgets, monitoring and maintaining schedules and manage day-to-day project activities
Review pay applications and invoices from contractors, architects and other vendors, assisting in prompt processing of invoices and prompt payment
Perform daily assignments and participate in monthly staff meetings
Participate in all project meetings, take meeting minutes and distribute to all project team members
Preparation of all RFP/bid packages and support the bid process
Process all submittals, requests for information, shop drawings, change proposals and change orders
Preparation of daily, weekly and monthly reports that discuss, in detail, the status of the project
Ensure agreements, insurance certificates, bonds, and other documents are executed accurately
Review of change proposals from architects, contractors and other consultants/vendors prior to approval by Senior Project Manager and/or Project Manager Development of estimates and budgets for assigned projects
Developing monthly job status report and participate in the preparation of the project risk analysis.