Safety and Risk Manager

Schernecker Property Services•Needham, MA

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Assistant Project Managers support Project Managers to ensure that each SPS project is produced safely, in a high-quality manner, on time, and on budget. The responsibilities are expected to include communicating with supervisors, field staff, administrative staff, and clients about scheduling and progress, managing material purchases and inventory control, assisting the Project Manager with the production budget and scheduling, and assisting the Project Manager in managing relationships with independent contractors to ensure deliverables are completed in the pre-determined period and in the manner that was agreed upon. This role also involves demonstrating and enforcing safety standards, conducting and following up on quality inspections, coordinating window and door installation schedules, performing estimates and any necessary investigative analyses, executing on punch list creation and managing completion, and taking on other related tasks and projects as assigned by the Project Managers and supervisors. The role requires willingness to travel throughout New England states and openness to temporary relocation. A successful Assistant Project Manager can fulfill these responsibilities by demonstrating high urgency through excellent, close communication with peers, subordinates, management, clients, and homeowners. They will also possess effective time management skills, the ability to adopt new processes and technologies, and a strong commitment to “doing the job right,” even if it means working longer days or into the weekend. The Assistant Project Manager role is supervised by a Project Manager and a Vice President, and is a full-time, non-exempt position.

Requirements

Trade knowledge: Has working knowledge of carpentry, roofing, and painting, with experience performing and supervising construction projects.
Can read, understand, and implement specifications, plans, and drawings.
Self-motivated: Is disciplined. Sets and works to achieve goals without needing to be managed. Identifies and overcomes obstacles and sees tasks through to full completion.
Leadership: Able to bring employees and other labor assets together to achieve goals. Wants to help people and organizations accomplish their objectives. Strong desire to act and be seen as a leader.
Communication: Has excellent oral skills. Builds and maintains strong working relationships with clients, vendors, and employees.
Problem Solving: Able to effectively handle a variety of situations that may arise, either by solving them directly or working with others.
Team player: Works harmoniously with co-workers and clients with a team-first attitude.
Reliability: Meets deadlines and delivers as promised. Gets the job done right the first time.
Attention to detail: Prioritizes precision and quality over quantity or speed. Pays close attention to detail.
Organization: Manages time and priorities while working on multiple projects. Comfortable with a fast-paced schedule and time-sensitive requirements.
Technology: Has basic computer skills and is comfortable with Microsoft Office Suite.
Physical component: Ability to perform construction-related work, lifting materials and ladders, climbing on roofs, and walking through job sites.

Nice To Haves

MA Construction Supervisor's License a plus.
Understanding Spanish is a plus.
Experience using file-sharing platforms like Box and CRM platforms like Salesforce is a plus.

Responsibilities

Communicating with supervisors, field staff, administrative staff, and clients about scheduling and progress
Managing material purchases and inventory control
Assist the Project Manager with the production budget and scheduling
Assist the Project Manager in managing relationships with independent contractors to ensure deliverables are completed in the pre-determined period and in the manner that was agreed upon.
Demonstrating and enforcing safety standards
Conducting and following up on quality inspections
Coordinating window and door installation schedules
Performing estimates and any necessary investigative analyses
Executing on punch list creation and managing completion
Taking on other related tasks and projects as assigned by the Project Managers and supervisors
Willing to travel throughout New England states and open to temporary relocation.