Assistant Project Manager (Independence Excavating)

DiGeronimo Companies•Cleveland, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Independence Excavating is looking for a driven and ambitious Assistant Project Manager to join their team. In this role, you will assist in the day-to-day project administrative and management needs, supporting the Project Manager and Superintendent with tasks such as purchase orders, subcontracts, RFI’s, submittals, job costs, and projections. This position is designed to grow into a Project Management role in the future. Independence Excavating (IX) has over 65 years of experience in heavy civil construction and demolition projects, known for combining industry innovations with successfully completed projects. The company values its people by providing a safe, family-oriented environment and committing to integrity. It emphasizes performance by delivering high quality, finding solutions, and providing value to partners. Furthermore, IX is committed to positively impacting the communities it serves, giving back, and leaving the world a better place.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or construction management or an equivalent combination of education and experience
3+ years’ experience working in heavy highway construction preferred
2+ years’ in an Assistant Project Manager role and/or Project Engineer role
Experience in a construction management software
Must have strong organizational skills in order to handle the variety of tasks assigned
Must develop positive working relationships with owners and project engineers as well as local government offices
Demonstrated ability to manage people, budget, schedule, and quality of work at multiple construction sites
Must be competent to perform complete and accurate project take-offs and estimates
Must be willing and able to travel up to 30%

Nice To Haves

HCSS, Primavera, P6 Scheduling experience

Responsibilities

Reading, understanding and interpreting drawings and specifications
Preparing and analyzing project schedules
Review site safety, security, and maintenance of traffic and storm water pollution plans
Making sure that required permits are obtained
Making a detailed list of subcontracts and purchase orders along with contacts for Superintendents prior to the start of the job
Coordinating construction activities with local officials (engineering, service dept, fire, police, zoning, etc.) to keep Independence in good standing with the local government and residents
Preparing, reviewing and returning submittals for items to be manufactured or provided
Assembling job cost codes for projects and regularly update
Preparing monthly detailed Payment Requisitions for submission to owners
Working with Superintendent to determine equipment & crew needs
Coordinating Subcontractors and material deliveries on major items
Holding progress meetings with the Owner and Subcontractors
Making sure that Superintendents, Subcontractors and Suppliers receive amended drawings and specifications as well as a working contact list for the project
Preparing change order requests or extra work to be presented to the owner, and review with project team prior to being sent out
Developing positive working relationships with Owners and Project Engineers
Reviewing and approving Subcontractor / Supplier estimates & invoices
Responsibility for ensuring that company maintains profit margin on job
Visiting projects regularly to stay up on current issues and progress
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

Competitive Weekly Pay
Medical
Dental
Vision
FSA & HSA
Life Insurance + Optional Family Life Insurance
Short-term and Long-term Disability
Wellness Incentive Program
Paid Holidays and PTO
401(k) + Company match
Paid corporate training program
Tuition Reimbursement
Stability and a variety of different roles that provide a path to career advancement
Family-owned and operated since 1956