Assistant Project Manager

James G. Davis Construction (DAVIS)•Rockville, MD

4d•$88,000 - $105,000

About The Position

The Assistant Project Manager / Project Manager I assists the project team with the daily management, coordination, and execution of the construction process. The role supports safety management, quality, cost management, contracting, scheduling, estimating, bidding, and contract administration to help ensure projects are completed successfully, on time, and within budget. The position may support more than one project at different stages of construction or serve as the lead day-to-day project manager on a smaller project. It works collaboratively with owners, property managers, design team members, coworkers, trade partners, vendors, and other contractors. The role also provides guidance to junior team members and may include formal supervisory responsibilities. DAVIS describes its vision as building a culture that is innovative, connected, and balanced, and its core values include trust, excellence in service, inclusion, integrity, and building relationships.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related field, or equivalent construction experience.
General contracting experience.
At least two years of previous construction experience.
Knowledge of engineering and construction project-management principles and practices, including safety standards.
Demonstrated ability to understand and learn technical systems and processes.
Ability to effectively mentor junior team members.
Experience with project-management and scheduling software.
Some sustainable-building experience, such as work on LEED-certified projects, or knowledge of sustainable-building practices.

Nice To Haves

Certifications or accreditations such as CPR / First Aid, OSHA 30-hour, WELL, ILFI, or LEED.

Responsibilities

Assist with daily management, coordination, and execution of the construction process.
Support safety management, quality, cost management, contracting, scheduling, estimating, bidding, and contract administration.
Prepare cost estimates, scopes of work, preliminary schedules, and site logistics.
Assist with trade management; review trade partner work tickets; and manage trade partner submittals, RFIs, change orders, and schedules.
On smaller projects, potentially lead day-to-day project management and set up, manage, and maintain project items; the role may cover multiple projects concurrently.
Prepare subcontract agreements and purchase orders, and assist with issuing change proposals and change orders.
Create and manage quality-control and deficiency logs using software.
Maintain a complete, current, and accurate set of contract documents and as-builts.
Enforce the DAVIS Safety program and participate in safety walks.
Assist with project closeout, including preparing and completing closeout checklists and managing the punch-list process.
Work collaboratively with owners, property managers, design team members, coworkers, trade partners, vendors, and other contractors.
Lead trade partner preconstruction, progress, and coordination meetings.
Mentor and assist junior team members; the role may include formal supervisory responsibilities.
Use subcontractor qualification reports to assess trade partner performance.
Assist with monthly project owner invoicing, including reviewing trade partner and material invoices.

Benefits

100% employer-paid health care plan, including family coverage.
Life insurance.
Short- and long-term disability benefits.
Annual employer contribution to an HSA.
Annual incentive bonus.
Paid time off and annual holidays.
401(k), Roth, and ESOP financial benefits.
Flexible spending accounts (FSAs).
Fertility and family-forming assistance.
Continuing education.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
On-site fitness center.
Parental leave.
Eligible employees receive a company vehicle or auto allowance to support business activities.