Commercial Construction Assistant Project Manager - Government Mission Critical

HITT Contracting Inc.•Washington, DC

1d•$77,000 - $110,000

About The Position

HITT Contracting is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support mission-critical projects within its Government Business Unit. The Assistant Project Manager obtains, evaluates, coordinates, and distributes the information and authorizations needed to construct projects on time, within budget, and to specified quality standards. The role protects and promotes the interests of both the business and the client while demonstrating the characteristics of a beginner-level leader. Learning paths, growth, and promotion timelines vary; most team members serve as Assistant Project Managers for two to six years.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
Two to five years of commercial construction experience, including experience with a commercial general contractor.
In lieu of a degree, additional work experience is acceptable.
Passion for construction and the industry, with the ability to recognize and seek quality.
Ability to learn and use sector- and project-specific software, including Microsoft Office (Project, Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint), ProCore, Adobe, BlueBeam, and JD Edwards.
Communicate clearly, concisely, and professionally, with audience-appropriate business writing and verbal skills.
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 consistent with The HITT Way and HITT’s core values.
Pursue continuous improvement of knowledge and abilities.
Adapt and exercise flexibility as technology, design, means, and methods change.
Collaborate with people of various backgrounds and styles.
Create and maintain relationships with colleagues, clients, subcontractors, and vendors.
Be punctual, engaged, focused, and respectful of others.

Nice To Haves

A four-year degree from an accredited university, preferably concentrated 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 project 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 project.