Assistant Project Manager
About The Position
MLJ Contracting is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support the Rehabilitation of the Northbound Gold Star Bridge in New London, Connecticut. This high-profile infrastructure project involves complex steel reinforcement and repairs, deck replacement, and additional structural improvements to one of the region’s most critical transportation corridors. The Assistant Project Manager supports the project management team by keeping the project on schedule and within budget. The ideal candidate should be willing to grow and learn and do what it takes to support the Project Manager and the project team, have the passion to take on more responsibility over time, exemplify the values of MLJ and show a strength for managing time effectively.
Requirements
- Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business or other related field (or equivalent years’ experience).
- 8+ years of prior civil construction experience
- Possess solid analytical skills.
- Effective time management skills.
- Willingness to grow and learn in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to take on more responsibility over a period of time.
Nice To Haves
- Heavy Civil Bridge/Site experience preferred
- CTDOT and other public agency experience highly preferred
Responsibilities
- Assist the project manager in project planning, project scheduling, cost monitoring, and cost control
- Negotiate/procure subcontractors/suppliers
- Effectively draft memos, reports and documents.
- Write letters to subcontractors and vendors.
- Communicate project requirements to subcontractors and vendors.
- Understand and update the CPM schedule by interacting with the MLJ project team and scheduler.
- Assist in the preparation and negotiation of change orders.
- Review amplified drawings for changes and clarifications.
- Meet with members of the Owner’s team to administer day-to-day activities such as planning access and preparing work plans and safe work plans.
- Perform any other duties as required.
Benefits
- Final compensation will be based on a combination of: Relevant work experience, Education, Project size, Project location, Required working hours, Candidate subject matter expertise and/or specialty, Ability to be approved by agencies/owners as required
- Final salary determination is negotiable
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
