Assistant Project Manager

RailWorks•New York, NY

20d•$120,000 - $136,000•Onsite

About The Position

Assists the project manager in managing rail construction projects including executing plans, organizing, budgeting, and cost reporting. Assists in meeting project requirements and controlling costs by coordinating and effectively utilizing all the resources needed on each project.

Requirements

A minimum of 5 years of heavy civil construction industry experience required; railroad construction experience a plus
Basic knowledge of project accounting, project controls (cost, schedule, change management, etc.), material management, contract management, subcontract management, safety, and quality
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Strong organizational and administrative skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

Assists in assessing scope of work and resources required to successfully complete the project.
Assists in verifying estimates based on detailed review of proposal specifications.
Supervises project activities to ensure that the project is executed in accordance with designs, budgets, and schedules; takes appropriate action to minimize the impact of deviations.
Assists with resolution of any problems that may arise during project execution.
Assists with monitoring the efficient use of materials and equipment and the contractual performance of the project; works with project staff to ensure that assigned duties and responsibility are performed per agreed upon expectations.
Assists in coordinating onsite activities.
Assists with ensuring that quality, productivity, and safety standards are being met
Attends project meetings.
Assists with the administration of financial tracking systems to monitor project costs and estimates.
Performs administrative and recordkeeping duties.