Assistant Project Manager

Manhattan Construction Company • Tulsa, OK

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About The Position

The Assistant Project Manager helps manage the overall direction, completion, and financial outcome of assigned projects, while administering relationships with owners and subcontractors. The role also helps direct and mentor on-site staff and calls for business management acumen, leadership, organization, time management, communication, and client-service skills.

The position supports preconstruction and project execution, including budgeting, bids, subcontracts, scheduling, change orders, quality control, and coordination with owners, architects, subcontractors, vendors, and the Superintendent. It also contributes to project close-out and prepares related documentation, including punch lists, record drawings, operations and maintenance manuals, and warranties.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or an equivalent field, with related experience eligible to substitute for education on a one-to-one basis, and four years of industry experience. The Assistant Project Manager must have OSHA 30-hour safety certification and First Aid and CPR training and certification. Work involves construction-site conditions and physical activity, with occasional travel possible, primarily in the metropolitan area and sometimes domestically.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or equivalent; related experience may substitute for the required degree on a one-to-one basis.
• Four years of industry experience.
• Completed OSHA 30-hour safety certification and First Aid and CPR training and certification.
• Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office products.
• Proven experience with Manhattan document control and schedule software.
• Thorough understanding of the construction industry.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good math and accounting skills.
• Strong management skills and the ability to function effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to develop or maintain client relationships.
• Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality.
• Dependability, excellent time management and organizational skills, and strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to adapt to all types of weather and traverse and inspect construction-site areas, including walking, climbing, reaching, bending, crawling, or stretching.
• Ability to stand, bend, sit for extended periods, squat throughout the day, and repeat movements.
• Ability to communicate effectively in meetings, video conferences, and phone calls and to compose, send, and reply to email and written correspondence.
• Ability to lift, pull, or move up to 50 pounds at a time.
• Valid driver’s license for occasional travel, primarily in the metropolitan area and sometimes domestically.

Responsibilities

• Practice implementation of Operation Zero and all Manhattan safety policies.
• Participate in the owner conflict-resolution process and subcontractor change-order negotiations.
• Prepare job-cost budget updates.
• Provide preconstruction assistance, assist with trade bid packages and scope presentations, participate in preconstruction meetings, and assist with bid-day or preconstruction pricing efforts.
• Review subcontracts and purchase orders.
• Participate in and coordinate the project close-out process; prepare and distribute general contractor and architect/owner punch lists and assist the Superintendent with punch-list completion.
• Prepare and complete close-out documents, record drawings, operations and maintenance manuals, and warranties.
• Assist in generating owner schedules of values and payment applications.
• Participate in preparing the project execution plan and help prepare and issue subcontractor information and welcome packages.
• Attend owner/architect meetings.
• Monitor construction activities for selected trades and assist the Superintendent in managing subcontractors and vendors.
• Participate in position training when scheduled by management.
• Coordinate input to develop the project schedule and assist in preparing a two-week look-ahead schedule.
• Generate the project execution plan.
• Review inspection and test data and conduct quality-control inspections.
• Understand and uphold quality requirements in accordance with contract documents and requirements.
• Conduct oneself in accordance with the company’s Guiding Principles and the Way We Work.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits.
• Professional development and leadership programs.
• Career growth opportunities through multiple U.S. office locations and affiliated companies.
• A positive, friendly, team-oriented workplace with caring leadership.
• Work on projects for the community.
• Security and stability at a financially strong company.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level