Commercial Construction Assistant Project Manager - Government Mission Critical
HITT Contracting Inc.•Washington, DC
•$86,000 - $121,000
About The Position
An Assistant Project Manager (APM) obtains, evaluates, coordinates, and distributes the information and authorizations necessary to construct projects on time, within budget, and to the specified quality. The APM protects and promotes the interests of both the business and the client while demonstrating the personal characteristics of a beginner-level leader. Learning paths, growth, and promotion opportunities vary, and most team members work as APMs for two to six years.
Requirements
- High school diploma required.
- 2–5 years of experience in commercial construction, including experience with a commercial general contractor.
- Passion for construction and the industry, with the ability to recognize and seek quality.
- Ability to master sector- and project-specific software, including Microsoft Office, ProCore, Adobe, BlueBeam, and JD Edwards.
- Communicate clearly, concisely, and professionally, using audience-appropriate business writing and verbal skills.
- Maintain a positive attitude and demonstrate passion for construction and the industry.
- Gather data, interpret it into meaningful information, communicate it clearly, and understand how processes affect the broader business.
- Organize and manage tasks and priorities.
- Demonstrate integrity consistently with The HITT Way and HITT’s core values.
- Seek continuous improvement of knowledge and abilities.
- Adapt and exercise flexibility as technology, design, means, and methods change.
- Collaborate with people of varied backgrounds and styles.
- Create and maintain relationships with colleagues, clients, subcontractors, and vendors.
- Be punctual, engaged, focused, and respectful of others.
Nice To Haves
- Four-year degree from an accredited university, preferably with a concentration in construction, engineering, or business.
- Previous experience on commercial job sites.
Responsibilities
- Maintain adherence to HITT’s safety standards.
- Ensure required documentation is filed.
- Assist in creating and managing project budgets for assigned projects.
- Develop pre-construction RFP packages.
- Assist in conducting project meetings, setting milestones, and preparing monthly owner reports.
- Establish job processes for RFIs, submittals, and pay applications, including approving pay applications and negotiating subcontract change orders.
- Update project schedules, ensure project quality control, and establish overall project logistics.
- Assist in managing the closeout process.
- Collaborate with the project superintendent and site operations team throughout the life of the project.
Benefits
- Performance-based bonuses
- Premium health care coverage, including vision and dental
- Employer-matched 401(k)
- Wellness reimbursement program
- Paid holidays and time off
- Other voluntary benefits and leave types
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
