Construction Assistant Project Manager

Lawson•Lynchburg, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lawson Companies (TLC) is a private, vertically integrated real estate development, management, construction and investment company headquartered in Virginia Beach, VA. With origins dating back to 1946, TLC offers expertise in a wide range of real estate disciplines from ground up development to the acquisition and repositioning of income-producing properties. The firm is actively expanding its portfolio of over 5,500 apartments with several exciting projects throughout Virginia in its development pipeline. With closely held construction and development functions under one roof, we are able to work together to make decisions quickly in the face of obstacles. As long-term owners of the communities we build, we hold quality control and craftsmanship in the highest regard. We are committed to our people, as demonstrated by our exceptional safety record and long history of lasting relationships with our employees, subcontractors, and vendors. We are currently seeking an Assistant Project Manager to join our growing construction team. The ideal candidate is to be a self-starter who has a minimum of 3 years of experience managing fast-paced multifamily or commercial construction projects. Experience working with wood frame is preferred. Experience working with Virginia Housing, Earthcraft, and Energy Star is a plus. The Assistant Project Manager will assist and support the Project Manager to help oversee and coordinate project management activities on our multifamily construction projects. The candidate must be capable of providing timely, complete, and accurate reporting. Candidate must be able to excel in a team environment and possess the ability to communicate clearly and provide direction to Lawson colleagues, design partners, and subcontractors. This is a support position that will report directly to the construction Project Manager. Our goal is to provide quality housing on time and on budget. Desire to grow into a Project Management position is a must.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree with minimum 3 years’ construction experience.
Good relational skills and ability to work efficiently with subcontractors, future/current residents, colleagues, and supervisors.
Ability to organize and problem solve effectively.
Possess and maintain good judgment and self-control.
Enthusiasm, good attitude, trustworthiness, personal integrity and honesty.
Knowledge of computer software programs; MS Word, MS Excel, MS Project, Bluebeam, AnyList, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft OneDrive, or ability to learn these programs or other programs that become essential for this position.
Ability to travel between assigned work sites.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with wood frame is preferred.
Experience working with Virginia Housing, Earthcraft, and Energy Star is a plus.
Preference will be given to candidates with a degree in the construction or related field.
Preference will be given to candidates with experience in multifamily or commercial construction.

Responsibilities

Assist the Project Manager in management of construction processes, schedule, financial tracking, and regulatory requirements.
Assist the Project Manager with proper installation per contract drawings and program requirements. (Including but not limited to EarthCraft, VHDA Minimum Design, Universal Design requirements, UFAS Requirements, Energy Star, and any Proffered City conditions).
Assist in negotiating and writing subcontractor and vendor contracts and purchase orders.
Material purchasing to include composing purchase orders and work orders for delivery to PM. Preforming material takeoffs including but limited to doors, windows, and steel lintels.
Assist with tracking monthly invoices and operating within project budget.
Submittal Review.
Assist Project Manager to coordinate draw requests and inspections.
Assist Project Manager with processing change orders.
Assist Project Manager in obtaining all necessary permits.
Responsible for creating and completing final punch list items for acceptable project turnover.
Assist construction schedule and meet or exceed proposed development schedule.
Assist Project Manager and Superintendent to review and approve billing for work in place.
Coordinate with Property Management Maintenance regarding training, operations, review warranty work Items, and project turnover.
Work with Property Management team to coordinate turnover and lease up deadlines.
Other duties as assigned.