Assistant Project Manager - Fort Wayne, IN

Shiel Sexton Company • Fort Wayne, IN

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About The Position

About Shiel Sexton Shiel Sexton has a deep bench of resources with over 300 professionals specializing in all facets of the construction industry including: Project Management, Field Supervision, Green Building Expertise, Building Information Modeling (BIM), Safety Management and Quality Assurance. We have a passion for creating a great building experience which pushes us to an exceptional standard each day. We Build for People Who Expect More. This is what defines our company and our culture. As a 100% employee-owned company, Shiel Sexton is dedicated to creating an inclusive and diverse environment with a wide range of experience, knowledge and strengths. We have built a culture regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation or disability where your voice can and will be heard. After all, a great company can only be as great as its employees, and our team is the best of the best. Assistant Project Manager 1 (APM1) at Shiel Sexton The Assistant Project Manager 1 (APM1) plays a progressive leadership role in supporting the project team, and is responsible for controlling the administrative, financial, and operational functions required to deliver a satisfactory customer experience, and a finished product to the client on time and within budget. This position plays an essential part of the organization and construction project management team. APM1 will be the backing point of contact for owner interface, scope of work administration, buyout, pay applications, CRS reports, closeout and warranty information, and general management duties as they apply to the needs of the project. An APM1 is expected to demonstrate to ability to delegate responsibility over a variety of operations and activities to communicate and execute tasks, goals, and resolve issues among the Subcontractors, Foreman, Architects, Clientele, and related personnel. The APM 1 should be able to collaboratively assume the roles and responsibilities of Superintendents, Project Engineers, and Project Managers, with additional supports, provided that the appropriate personnel are absent or not assigned to the project.

Requirements

• Ability to communicate effectively through written and verbal communication, expert organization skills, and ability to accurately interpret blueprints and construction drawings.
• Ability to learn the financial functions of the project including proficiency of ASTA, Viewpoint, Vista, etc.
• Fundamental understanding of complex building systems, construction and installation processes to accurately assess work force needs, expectations, and schedule administration.
• Knowledge of project take-off procedure, bid review, project phasing.
• Foundational awareness for implementing and practicing safety management and developing a safety culture on the job site.
• Proven exhibition of a basic level of emotional intelligence and ethical awareness.
• Self-driven to embrace greater responsibility and knowledge of advanced Project Administration and Business Strategy.
• Ability to work in conjunction with the site management team
• Capable of supporting the control of administrative and management functions of a jobsite independently.
• Demonstrated abilities to prioritize requirements and support the project manager in facilitating progress meetings and communicating with the client, design team, and subcontractor partners.
• Proven ability to research solutions and draw upon prior experience to field and project administration challenges.
• This is a position for individuals with one (1) to three (3) years of experience in commercial construction or qualified experience including minimum 12 months experience in a PE2 or equivalent level role
• Demonstrated action toward mastery of skills required to manage RFIs and Submittals.
• Certifications required: (1) 30 Hour OSHA certification, (2) Procore software certification.
• Required to obtain one of the following additional certifications: (1) LEED, (2) Pull Scheduling, (3) Construction Finance, or (4) SSC Field Leadership Training; or CM related, approved certification program.
• Recommendations from two (2) members of SSC operations team, Sr. PM or higher, confirming the employee has mastered PE-2 skills of independent operations management, quality management, and communication skills.
• Understanding of CM applications including but not limited to Procore, Vista, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Applications.
• General understanding of CM theories – company mission, vision, and goals; identity, branding, business development.
• Eager to engage in personal and team career development with an active interest in mentoring others.

Responsibilities

• Delegate responsibility over a variety of operations and activities to communicate and execute tasks, goals, and resolve issues among the Subcontractors, Foreman, Architects, Clientele, and related personnel.
• Collaboratively assume the roles and responsibilities of Superintendents, Project Engineers, and Project Managers, with additional supports, provided that the appropriate personnel are absent or not assigned to the project.
• Support schedule development, tracking revisions to as-built drawings, and coordination of site inspections.
• Support the control of administrative and management functions of a jobsite independently.
• Prioritize requirements and support the project manager in facilitating progress meetings and communicating with the client, design team, and subcontractor partners.
• Research solutions and draw upon prior experience to field and project administration challenges.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed