Assistant Project Manager - Data Center Construction

Weitz•Davenport, IA

36d•Onsite

About The Position

The Weitz Company is hiring an Assistant Project Manager to be located on a large hyperscale data center project in Cedar Rapids, IA. The Assistant Project Manager is responsible for profitably managing a small project, or a specific scope of a medium to large project, with a Project Manager's oversight. This role will manage administrative and field construction activities related to the assigned project(s). The Assistant Project Manager typically reports to the Project Manager and may supervise other personnel. The Weitz Company has been Building a Better Way since 1855. We are a full-service construction company, general contractor, design-builder, and construction manager with office locations throughout the United States. We believe our employees to be our most valuable asset, and we are committed to growing a diverse and inclusive culture that inspires, motivates, and continuously improves.

Requirements

A minimum of three (3) years of extensive project construction management experience
Experience in a fast-paced environment
Excellent verbal and written communication
Ability to balance and prioritize projects with impending deadlines
Detail-oriented and highly organized
Strong negotiation skills
Candidate should have experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Apple products (iPhone & iPad) and have the ability to learn specific software

Nice To Haves

Data center experience is strongly preferred
LEAN principles, experience and ability to apply principles is desirable
Solid systems experience with Procore, JDE, Bluebeam, and Asta is preferred
Training will be provided on company standards

Responsibilities

Understand contract terms and obligations to ensure work in progress is within scope
Manage construction documents, drawings, requests for information (RFI) and submittals
Prepare inspections, compliance audits and the non-conformance log
Manage material and equipment delivery status
Manage project logs (i.e. buyouts, subcontractor material status reports, submittals, RFIs)
Assist in the preconstruction, project planning and buyout process
Create and manage scopes of work to be included in subcontracts and/or purchase order agreements
Approve subcontractor and vendor pay applications, within delegated authority
Assist in completion of monthly project status reports (MPSR), owner billings and financial risk assessments
Ensure subcontract agreements and amendments are executed
Track and negotiate subcontractor requests for change; solicit pricing and execute change orders, within delegated authority
Utilize virtual design tools to assist with project coordination
Operate project software, implement Lean Last Planner and create/manage project schedule
Facilitate regular project meetings; record and distribute meeting minutes, as needed
Manage closeout information, punch list items, as-built drawings and warranty process
Facilitate dispute resolution among subcontractors, vendors, architects and owners, within delegated authority
Identify and propose value engineering and scope reduction opportunities
Assist with mentoring and providing development opportunities for team members
Perform other duties as assigned