Assistant Project Manager

H. J. Russell & Company•Houston, TX

10d

About The Position

The Assistant Project Manager responsibilities include planning, organizing, and administering the contract with the client as well as contracts with all subcontractors. The APM monitors and proactively manages the schedule, cost, contract changes and all financial aspects of the project, reporting them both internally to the PX or VP and externally to the client. The APM works in close coordination with the field Superintendent to ensure the timely and cost-effective execution of a quality project, which results in a client who is satisfied with H.J. Russell & Company, through the proficient use of the tools provided by H.J. Russell & Company. The APM fulfills the critical role of the timely procurement, review, approval and ultimately delivery to the project site of all building components including labor, materials, equipment and subcontractors so that the Superintendent can efficiently and safely prosecute timely, profitable and quality work. The APM is responsible for all such project components and resources to adhere in strict compliance to the contract documents and the project schedule established by the APM and Superintendent at project commencement. The APM is wholly responsible for all the duties of this position which may be performed on their own or with a staff of subordinates, depending on the size and complexity of the project.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (B. A., B.S. or B. Arch.) in Engineering, Architecture, Building Construction or Business Management from four-year (five-year in Architecture) college or university; or ten to fifteen years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Nice To Haves

Registration as an Architect or Engineering would bring added value and credibility to an individual in this position but is not required to fill this position.
Training and prior production experience with Primavera P3, Expedition, CMAS, Microsoft Foxpro (or comparable database software), and Microsoft Word (or comparable word-processing software).

Responsibilities

Prepares performance evaluations for those employees directly supervised.
Develops project budget and schedule of values.
Establishes a responsibility matrix, in consultation with the Project Superintendent.
Plans project start-up and mobilization using the sequential APM start-up checklist.
Obtains necessary licenses and permit.
Ensures that the appropriate insurance coverage is in place.
Obtains necessary contractual documentation from subcontractors and vendors.
Manage all buyout meetings with all subcontractors and vendors, ensuring participation by the project Pre-construction Manager and Project Superintendent.
Manage all owner and subcontractor change orders and claims.
Manage Consolidates and submits pay applications.
Coordinates with the Project Superintendent, subcontractors, and suppliers.
Prepare project progress reports in consultation with the Project Superintendent.
Manage and implement cost control procedures and prepare monthly cost and profitability reports.
Establish the project schedule, detailed estimates, and staffing requirements with Project Superintendent.
Develops and maintains good relationships with managers of clients, architects, and engineers.
Conducts subcontractor and vendor buyout meetings in conjunction with Project Pre-construction Manager and Project Superintendent.
Prepare subcontracts and purchase orders with input from Project Pre-construction Manager and Project Superintendent.
Guide the professional development of subordinate project management staff through programs of instruction and training.
Assume primary responsibility for overall project quality, schedule, and profitability.
Prepare all correspondence with owners and design team.
Manage a complete shop drawing/submittal register and update regularly.
Review all shop drawing and engineering details.
Prepares the General Contractor's Application for payment, monitoring retainage.
Conduct OAC meetings on monthly or bi-weekly basis.
Performs work in a save manner and actively encourages others to do the same.
Prepares and update the following information sources weekly: 1. Buyout Log 2. Submittal Log 3. RFI Log (Procore) 4. Change Order Log 5. Subcontractor Log 6. Material Tracking Log 7. Owner Progress Reports
Prepares and update the following information sources monthly: 1. Weather Log 2. Owner Pay Applications 3. Cost Projection & Profitability Report
Adhere to all requirements: 1. Labor agreement 2. Contract Documents 3. Company Policies 4. OSHA Requirements
Completion of close out responsibilities 1. Ensures completion of items from corrective action lists and punch lists. 2. Obtain necessary licenses and occupancy permits 3. Certificate of substantial completion 4. Obtain all warranties and guaranties 5. Prepare "as-built" drawings 6. Prepare operations and maintenance manuals