Assistant Project Manager (Independence Excavating)

DiGeronimo Companies•Cleveland, OH

About The Position

Independence Excavating is looking for a driven and ambitious Assistant Project Manager to join our Cleveland Team! As an Assistant Project Manager, you will assist in the day-to-day project administrative and management needs. You will assist the Project Manager and Superintendent with purchase orders, subcontracts, RFI’s, submittals, job costs and projections. This position will grow into a Project Management role in the future. Who is IX? From breaking ground to the finished project, our team has been laying the groundwork for excellence on heavy civil construction and demolition projects for over 65 years. We combine innovations of industry with decades of successfully completed projects, proving we are a value-added partner from the ground up! Over six decades, Independence Excavating has established a team of construction professionals that sets us apart from other contractors. To learn more, visit our website: https://www.indexc.com/ What do we believe in? PEOPLE: Provide a safe, family-oriented environment. Commitment to integrity. Protect our most valuable assets. PERFORMANCE: Always deliver the highest quality. Find solutions. Provide value to our partners. COMMUNITY: Positively impact the communities we serve. Give back. Leave the world a better place than we found it.

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; HCSS, Primavera, P6 Scheduling experience a plus
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

Experience in a construction management software; HCSS, Primavera, P6 Scheduling experience a plus

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