Assistant Project Manager - Construction

Path Construction•Chicago, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Path Construction is seeking a qualified Assistant Project Manager to join their organization in the Chicagoland area. Path Construction is a rapidly growing general contractor headquartered in Arlington Heights, IL with offices in Charlotte, NC; Knoxville, TN; Tampa, FL; Dallas, TX; and Phoenix, AZ, working on projects throughout the United States. Typical duties of an APM include managing day-to-day activities of subcontractors and suppliers, contract administration, procurement, estimating, pay requests, change orders, requests for information, cost control, scheduling, tracking submittals, maintaining and delivering a high level of quality. The right candidate will have 3+ years of construction management experience on large and/or small projects and varying asset classes including but not limited to, Higher Education, Retail, Multi-family, Hospitality, Healthcare, Restaurant, Transportation, Water and Waste Treatment, Convention Centers, Laboratories, Correctional, etc. Founded in 2008, Path Construction is a general contractor providing a vast array of construction services to multiple regions throughout the country. Their expertise is very diverse and includes experience on small and large projects of many different types, including but not limited to: healthcare, hospitality, higher education, multi-family, self-storage, senior living, transportation, water and waste treatment, convention centers, laboratories, and correctional. The main philosophy and strategy for the growth of the organization is to be on the cutting edge of all aspects of the construction process. Additionally, their unmatched customer satisfaction and, most importantly, the development and quality of their people drive their success. Path is looking for people with great technical skills, good communication skills, and strong attention to detail.

Requirements

A 4 year degree in Building Construction, Engineering, or a related field
3+ years of building and construction management experience
OSHA Site Safety Experience
Up-to-date with modern technology and display excellent communication skills
General knowledge of construction principles/practices required
Strong work ethic and desire to work in a team environment and grow the company
Must have a valid driver’s license and ability to travel may be required
Working knowledge of project management process and software. (Microsoft Office and SAGE 300 CRE)
Proficient in Microsoft Office

Nice To Haves

Public work experience is a plus
Estimating experience is a plus
Self Perform experience is a plus
OSHA 30 Hour Training
LEED Project Experience

Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day activities of subcontractors and suppliers
General Contract and Subcontract administration
Monitor and document jobsite safety and accident prevention
Construction Scheduling
Material & Equipment – procurement and expediting
Process RFI’s
Receive Review Submit Log Shop drawing and submittal review and coordination
Project cost review, reporting, updating and accounting
Review of subcontractor applications for payment
Participation in and documentation of project coordination meetings
Supervision and coordination of subcontractors’ field installations
Review and negotiate change proposal pricing from subcontractors
Prepare change proposals
Change order documentation and associated cost reporting and maintenance
Research and suggest options on construction means, methods and equipment
Quality control
Project Closeout
Implement all applicable Safety Programs and EEO/Affirmative Action Programs on the Project
Estimating