Assistant Project Manager (CM)

IPS-Integrated Project Services•Burlington, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

IPS is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to join its team at a project site near Burlington, Massachusetts. The role supports assigned construction projects and assists the Project Manager with planning, management direction, project completion, client satisfaction, financial outcomes, and achievement of management objectives. The Assistant Project Manager reports to the Project Director and Director of Operations, with matrixed supervision by the Project Manager for the assignment, and assists in supervising Project Engineers and Superintendents. The position coordinates contractual requirements, design drawings, project specifications, procurement, cost and schedule controls, documentation, contract administration, change management, payment verification, punch-list management, warranty review, and as-built documentation. It also supports project scopes and bid packages, maintains schedules, monitors project costs and field conditions, manages client interactions, and assists with site safety oversight. The role includes field work and construction-site visits, with required site safety training and adherence to site rules. It may involve assignment to a client site for an extended period, approximately 5% travel or travel as required by the project, and possible overnight stays. Work may take place indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions. Reliable transportation and the ability to commute routinely are required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or a related discipline, or an equivalent technical degree.
4–6 years of experience in Engineering, Project Delivery, or a related discipline.
Must be able to stand, sit, and walk for prolonged periods.
Must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl as required.
Must be able to lift and move objects weighing up to 15 pounds.
Must have access to reliable transportation.
Must be able to travel and commute on a daily or routine basis.
Must be able to work in indoor and outdoor environments, including varying weather conditions.
Must complete site safety training and adhere to site safety rules.
This is a safety-sensitive position involving field work and activities at client sites in construction, process, packaging, manufacturing, research, or other non-administrative areas.
Interviews are conducted in person or virtually, with video required.

Responsibilities

Assist the Project Manager with planning, management direction, project completion, client satisfaction, financial outcomes, and management objectives for assigned construction projects.
Assist in supervising the activities of Project Engineers and Superintendents.
Coordinate contractual requirements, design drawings, and project specifications.
Coordinate project activities including subcontract and purchase-order procurement, construction billings and cash-flow projections, job cost analysis, schedule analysis and updates, meeting minutes and documentation, monthly reports, change management reports, payment verification, contract administration, punch-list management, warranty review, and as-built documents.
Assist with the activities of Project Engineers, Construction Managers, and Site Superintendents on assigned projects.
Coordinate resources to achieve project goals.
Manage client interaction on assigned projects and promote positive relationships.
Generate project scopes of work and communicate them to the project team.
Assist the Procurement Manager with bid-package documentation, pre-bids and walkthroughs, bid review, and analysis.
Maintain project schedules.
Work with the Construction Manager and Site Superintendent to monitor performance against the target schedule and implement corrective actions for nonconformances.
Monitor and report project costs, including committed values, forecasts to commit, growth allowances, and expenditures.
Work with the Construction Manager and Superintendents to ensure field events, conditions, exceptions, and issues are reflected in cost reports.
Work with Project Services to manage project costs and exposures.
Assist with oversight of site safety, coordinating with the Construction Manager, Superintendents, safety resources, and subconsultants to establish and monitor a site safety program and correct nonconformance.
Perform other duties as assigned.