Assistant Project Manager

B & D Industries•Tempe, AZ

14h•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Project Manager position requires a congenial and cooperative person with an efficient and precise work ethic. This role helps administer and manage all aspects of assigned projects from commencement to completion, while always working to exceed customer expectations. Responsibilities include helping with the initiation, planning, execution, and monitoring of projects while being committed to safety, quality, punctuality, and staying within budget. Daily activities include helping with maintaining the scope of work, developing schedules, time management, mitigating risk, and guiding and reporting on progress. The focus of this position is to work closely with others, building and maintaining relationships, and accurately working within established guidelines. The Assistant Project Manager must be an effective communicator, someone who can stimulate and motivate others while being aware of and responsive to their needs and concerns. They will have to provide information, direction, and support as needed to field and project management staff. This position requires confidence, independent action, a sense of urgency in managing multiple priorities, and the ability to make decisions and take responsibility for them. This position requires the ability to adjust quickly to changing conditions and help come up with practical ideas for dealing with them. This position will enjoy a predictable workload and responsibility level coupled with assertion and assistance to the direct leaders of projects.

Requirements

A minimum of one year in the trade or direct work experience required
Must be OSHA 10 certified
Must have working knowledge of BIM and 3D Construction, Trimble layout, and the benefits of prefabrication
Intermediate computer proficiency
Advanced critical thinking skills

Nice To Haves

Project management certification
Associate degree in project or business management
Relevant work experience may substitute for the degree or certificate

Responsibilities

Read and fully understand all contract language and implement it into project management practices
Monitor, build, and maintain the project schedule
Notify the customer and/or general contractor of any delays or scope changes within the contracted timeline
Take a primary role in the training, development, and workflow of Project Engineers/Project Coordinators within the assigned team
Assist in monitoring and updating job costs to keep projections and WIP accurate
Oversee, support, and maintain working relationships with team members, vendors, and other departments involved in projects
Serve as the backup contact for the PM/Sr. PM for any questions regarding the project
Track and report project hours and expenses, as well as draft and manage budgets
Rely on an extensive understanding of project scope concepts, practices, and procedures
Manage and obtain overall project approvals
Monitor project progress and schedule requirements, and determine actions needed to ensure completion
Understand the business needs, processes, programs, systems, and concepts to develop clear and thorough project plans
Manage customer-initiated change requests and enhance project design and quality if required
Read and understand construction drawings/specs accurately to determine their impact on the scope, budget, and schedule of the project
Assist in the development of project plans that meet contractual requirements and establish project objectives addressing the scope, budget, schedule, and performance requirements
Conduct routine inspection/walk-down activities with field leadership or project management
Coordinate with Estimating and prepare change orders and cost estimates
Understand and apply knowledge of applicable laws, rules, ordinances, and regulations to projects
Use discretion and independent judgment as needed