Assistant Project Manager- Industrial

Alterman•Anthony, NM

18d

About The Position

Alterman is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to join its Industrial team, supporting water and wastewater construction projects throughout the New Mexico and El Paso regional area. The Assistant Project Manager handles assigned project components in support of Project Managers and is accountable for carrying out assigned tasks safely, at the highest quality, and at the lowest cost. The role contributes to project planning, estimating and support coordination, project startup and development, cost projections, project documentation, and closeout. The Assistant Project Manager works with the Lead Project Manager, Project Manager, and other Alterman personnel; participates in project reviews and site meetings; and is expected to take part in Project Management training and one-on-one training with an assigned Project Manager. The work environment includes an office and job site, with some travel required. The position has physical requirements that include handling tools or controls, computer data entry, sitting, occasional movement on construction sites, safely operating a vehicle, and lifting up to 40 pounds occasionally.

Requirements

Meet one of the following pathways: completion of an Inside Wireman Apprenticeship or similar/equivalent and two years of experience in a field supervisory position; or an associate degree in Business Management, Construction Management, or Construction Engineering.
Commit to participating in Project Management training sessions and receive one-on-one training with an assigned Project Manager.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Effective reasoning and judgment skills.
Proficient with or able to learn Primavera, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Suite, accounting software, estimating software, and other required systems and software.
Able to read and interpret contract documents, plans, specifications, and requirements.
Able to work in a fast-paced environment and capitalize on project opportunities.
Maintain working knowledge of trade terms, materials, methods, codes, contract and specification language, and bidding methods.
Possess and maintain knowledge of the National Electric Code, electrical engineering fundamentals, purchasing and buying processes, and accounting concepts.
Able to use hands or fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and perform computer data entry requiring manual dexterity.
Able to talk and hear, frequently sit, and occasionally stand, walk, climb, balance, crouch or crawl, stoop, and kneel.
Able to safely operate a vehicle to travel to and from job sites and safely maneuver in a construction environment.
Able to regularly lift or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 40 pounds.
Adequate close vision, distance vision, color vision, and depth perception.

Responsibilities

Work with the Preconstruction and Project Support group on proactive project planning to maximize profit opportunities.
Participate in project kickoff meetings and work sessions with estimating and support groups.
Review plans and specifications and prepare Requests for Information (RFIs) as needed.
Assist the Project Manager with schedule preparation.
Receive and evaluate vendor and subcontractor quotations for accuracy.
Assist the Lead Project Manager with preparing submittals and initiating appropriate safety programs.
Perform assigned project work in accordance with Alterman procedures and policies, maintaining effective communications with appropriate Alterman personnel.
Maintain material files, including purchase orders, memos, quotes, shop drawings, test reports, action item lists, and field record drawings.
Create a 3-Week Lookahead as needed and review and process shop drawings.
Assist with project closeout, including punch-list items, record documents, final AHJ inspections, and updates to project descriptions and Operation and Maintenance Manuals.
Attend project closeout meetings and assist the Project Manager with preparing closeout documents.
Inform the Project Manager promptly of significant problems and provide recommended solutions.
Assist with project startup, including making projections, interpreting contracts, and providing input on the proposed project team.
Enter and monitor the Action Item List in Procore Observation.
Attend 25-50-75-90-100% project review meetings and assist the Lead Project Manager with meeting documentation.
Attend on-site project meetings.
Prepare accurate job cost projections regularly as directed.
Perform other duties as assigned.