Assistant Project Manager - Multifamily Construction

The NRP Group LLC•Washington, DC

About The Position

Under the direction of the Project Manager, Project Executive, or VP of Construction, the Assistant Project Manager assists with overall project planning and scheduling, resource allocation, project accounting, and document control. The role provides technical direction and helps ensure compliance with quality standards, project planning, cost and time management, contract administration, code compliance, and safety. The Assistant Project Manager supports project objectives and performance planning; effective use and procurement of labor, materials, and equipment; coordination of project operations; and communication and conflict resolution among project participants. The position has responsibilities across budgeting, quality, scheduling, safety, project management, closeout, and warranty coordination.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Construction or a related civil field, or equivalent relevant experience.
Driver’s license required.
First Aid-AED training.

Nice To Haves

Preferred 3+ years of experience managing construction of multifamily projects, with stable employment history and a proven track record.
Proficiency in Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Knowledge of Timberline, Bluebeam, Adobe, and Onscreen Takeoff.
OSHA 10-hour training.
Additional safety certifications.

Responsibilities

Assist in defining project objectives and plans, setting performance requirements, and selecting project participants.
Help optimize the use and cost-effective procurement of labor, materials, and equipment, and coordinate project operations.
Assist in preparing scopes of work, soliciting bids, developing preconstruction budgets and assumptions, and maintaining the buyout schedule.
Review and qualify bids; support subcontract awards, contract and purchase order preparation, and negotiation with subcontractors and suppliers.
Track project costs, budget forecasts, changes, field work orders, change orders, back charges, invoices, deposits, bonds, and final project costs.
Assist with Owner Contract Document requirements and communicate potential budget impacts to the project team.
Support efforts to contract with MBE/FBE trades and suppliers and track and report participation as required by contract.
Document quality issues and help ensure compliance with project quality standards, construction documents, commitments, and timelines.
Perform periodic site visits and coordinate site inspections, testing reports, threshold inspections, and follow-up on issues raised by consultants or inspectors.
Obtain and verify warranty documents against contract requirements and project specifications.
Coordinate preparation and weekly updates of the construction schedule; identify and report schedule impacts and document subcontractor delays.
Monitor certificates of occupancy, update turn schedules, and track weather delays and substantial completion change requests as directed.
Maintain safety standards, evaluate hazards and risks, coordinate subcontractor safety documentation and preconstruction safety meetings, and help resolve safety conflicts or violations.
Support loan-closing information requests and identify design or construction elements that could lead to disputes or claims.
Distribute revised plans and specifications to the Project Superintendent, field team, and subcontractors.
Procure, track, review, distribute, and seek approval for shop drawings, submittals, and RFIs; maintain and expedite the submittal log.
Work with the Project Superintendent and Project Manager to anticipate and avoid project problems, communicate daily about emerging issues, and attend required meetings.
Prepare project meeting documents and minutes for meetings facilitated by NRP; serve as a link with clients and review team deliverables before client delivery.
Assemble, distribute, and file as-built drawings, warranties, certificates of occupancy, final lien releases, and owner closeout manual documents.
Ensure subcontracts and certificates of insurance are executed and filed before subcontractor work begins, and that required performance and payment bonds or letters of credit are received and released as required.
Coordinate and manage warranty activities.