Assistant Project Manager

The Christman Company•Lansing, MI

20d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Project Manager will be responsible for producing and organizing project documents, assisting with project close-out and turnover, compiling project billing, summarizing discussions, identifying incomplete work, and utilizing technology to expedite the punch list process. This role also involves assisting with necessary inspections, overseeing procurement and material tracking, updating contract drawings, monitoring work quality, assisting superintendents with daily reports and photos, and posting safety information. The Assistant Project Manager will also support safety initiatives, serve as a peer coach to new hires, and complete required training. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related job field.
Minimum three (3) years of construction related industry experience.
Equivalent combination of the above education, training, and experience.
Ability to interact with and develop effective working relationships with a wide range of people, including internal and external customers, in different situations.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Able to plan, schedule, and organize tasks while completing work within established deadlines.
Ability to follow instructions, respond to management direction, take responsibility for own actions, and keep commitments.
Must have excellent written and oral skills.
Basic computer knowledge of Microsoft 365 including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Have a passion for team-based planning and problem-solving.
Have a wholehearted commitment to building strong partnerships to support project goals.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
Successful completion of pre-employment screening, including but not limited to drug and background screening.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related job field.

Responsibilities

Produce and organize project documents consistent with Christman’s risk management standards ensuring they are readily accessible for team members.
Proactively prepare project documents for close-out, turnover, and archiving to allow efficient final compilation and delivery on schedule.
Secure all contractually required documents, including safety programs, MSDS documents, insurance policies, and supplier prior to project commencement.
Assist the Project Manager or above with specific aspects of the closeout process.
Assist the Project Manager with compiling the project billing according to established contractual requirements, including timely receipt of waivers.
Accurately summarize important discussions, questions, and decisions raised during regular project team meetings, owner meetings, and weekly subcontractor meetings.
Assist the Project Superintendent to accurately identify and list items of incomplete work based on comparison of contract documents to work-in-place in each area and for each trade contractor.
Partner with client and architect to establish punch list contents.
Utilize current technology to expedite the punch list process ensuring it is completed within 30 days after substantial completion.
Assist the Project Manager with identifying necessary inspections, create project-specific inspection log according to Christman standards, establish relationships with inspectors, schedule inspections, and ensure readiness for inspection.
Responsible for overseeing all procurement, material tracking, inspection, and on-site storage.
Update contract drawings to reflect all approved changes and ensure trade contractor documents updates.
Monitor quality of work and compliance with construction documents, as assigned by the Project Superintendent.
Assist Superintendents with daily reports and manage all progress and quality photos.
Post all required safety information and signage to inform all workers and site visitors about site hazards and confirm appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including mandatory hardhats and safety glasses is worn at all times.
Set a good example to all ELP’s by wearing appropriate safety attire while on the job site.
Model safety awareness and planning at all times while observing safety practices and report any concerns to the Project Superintendent or Project Manager.
Supports the logistics process for all safety initiatives listed in the site specific safety plan.
As assigned, will serve as a peer coach to newly hired Project Engineers and/or Assistant Project Managers.
Complete assigned and required training for this role.