Assistant Project Manager

JEM Group LLC•Camp Hill, PA

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About The Position

The Assistant Project Manager will be responsible for assisting our Project Management team in the overall administration and management of projects throughout the life of the project from preconstruction to closeout. Essential Functions: Project Start up Review Owner contract. and understand JEM’s contractual requirements. Verify complete set of drawings and specifications are in place for project manager and superintendent. Submit all required permit applications with assistance from project manager, track review progress and receive upon approval. Assist project manager and superintendent with schedule development. Create project safety plan with assistance from project manager and superintendent. Contract Processing Establish initial lines of communication with subcontractors and vendors. Address subcontractor and vendor questions regarding contract documents. Track and ensure insurance requirements are maintained by subcontractors for the duration of the project. Submittal Processing Prepare accurate and timely submittal logs for construction projects based on project drawings and specifications. Ensure submittals are returned in a timely manner. Identify potential schedule impacts and notify to the team. Construction Phase Create, distribute and assist with management of punchlist to ensure JEM quality standards are met and maintained. Ensure all document flow throughout the project is tracked and archived. Assemble project close-out documents as specified in the project documents. Conduct ongoing quality inspections. Assist in ensuring quality and safety for each project. Meetings Schedule construction meetings with required personnel, subcontractors, architects and owners. Take accurate and complete meeting minutes and distribute timely for all project meetings. Schedule subcontractor coordination meetings. Client Satisfaction Builds and maintains solid and positive relationships with customers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or have 3 years of construction experience.
Strong critical thinking and decision making ability.
Highly organized and able to meet deadlines in a complex environment with shifting priorities.
Basic mathematical, spatial and conceptual thinking ability.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong presentation and people skills.
Goal oriented, highly motivated self-starter and enjoy working in a fast paced environment.
Collaborate effectively with team and solicit help when needed.
Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel as well as project scheduling software programs.

Nice To Haves

Internship, or Co-op experience as an APM or project engineer is a plus.
Site civil and/or MEP experience is preferred.
Knowledge of the Central PA market place.
Prior use of Procore and/or Sage 300 beneficial.

Responsibilities

Assist Project Management team in the overall administration and management of projects throughout the life of the project from preconstruction to closeout.
Review Owner contract and understand JEM’s contractual requirements.
Verify complete set of drawings and specifications are in place for project manager and superintendent.
Submit all required permit applications with assistance from project manager, track review progress and receive upon approval.
Assist project manager and superintendent with schedule development.
Create project safety plan with assistance from project manager and superintendent.
Establish initial lines of communication with subcontractors and vendors.
Address subcontractor and vendor questions regarding contract documents.
Track and ensure insurance requirements are maintained by subcontractors for the duration of the project.
Prepare accurate and timely submittal logs for construction projects based on project drawings and specifications.
Ensure submittals are returned in a timely manner.
Identify potential schedule impacts and notify to the team.
Create, distribute and assist with management of punchlist to ensure JEM quality standards are met and maintained.
Ensure all document flow throughout the project is tracked and archived.
Assemble project close-out documents as specified in the project documents.
Conduct ongoing quality inspections.
Assist in ensuring quality and safety for each project.
Schedule construction meetings with required personnel, subcontractors, architects and owners.
Take accurate and complete meeting minutes and distribute timely for all project meetings.
Schedule subcontractor coordination meetings.
Builds and maintains solid and positive relationships with customers.