Assistant Project Manager

Christman•Lansing, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Christman Company is seeking Assistant Project Managers for large-scale commercial construction projects in the Central Michigan region. The role supports the Project Manager and Project Superintendent in managing and coordinating construction activities, keeping project information organized, and anticipating the needs of a fast-paced construction team. The position involves project documentation, billing and closeout support, construction quality and inspection coordination, procurement and material tracking, and safety planning. Work is primarily at construction sites and in project office trailers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
At least three years of commercial construction experience in a leadership role with progressive leadership responsibilities.
Ability to develop effective working relationships with a wide range of internal and external customers.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to plan, schedule, and organize tasks and meet established deadlines.
Ability to follow instructions, respond to management direction, take responsibility for actions, and keep commitments.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Basic knowledge of Microsoft 365, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Ability to complete the job’s physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodation.
Authorization to work for any U.S. employer; the company cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.
Successful completion of pre-employment screening, including drug and background screening.

Nice To Haves

Passion for team-based planning and problem-solving.
Commitment to building strong partnerships that support project goals.

Responsibilities

Produce and organize project documents in accordance with Christman’s risk management standards and make them readily accessible to team members.
Prepare project documents for closeout, turnover, and archiving; assist the Project Manager with closeout activities.
Obtain contractually required documents, including safety programs, MSDS documents, insurance policies, and supplier documents, before project commencement.
Assist the Project Manager in compiling project billing according to contractual requirements, including obtaining waivers on time.
Summarize discussions, questions, and decisions from project team, owner, and subcontractor meetings.
Assist the Project Superintendent in identifying and listing incomplete work by comparing contract documents with completed work for each area and trade contractor.
Work with the client and architect to establish punch list contents, and use current technology to help complete the punch list within 30 days after substantial completion.
Assist with identifying required inspections, preparing project-specific inspection logs, building relationships with inspectors, scheduling inspections, and ensuring readiness.
Oversee procurement, material tracking, inspections, and on-site storage.
Update contract drawings to reflect approved changes and ensure trade contractor documents are updated.
Monitor work quality and compliance with construction documents as assigned by the Project Superintendent.
Assist Superintendents with daily reports and manage progress and quality photographs.
Post required safety information and signage, confirm required PPE is worn, model safety awareness, report safety concerns, and support safety initiatives in the site-specific safety plan.
Serve as a peer coach to newly hired Project Engineers and/or Assistant Project Managers when assigned.