Assistant Project Manager

McGough•Helena, MT

42d

About The Position

The Assistant Project Manager assists with managing all aspects of construction projects, including the responsibilities and tasks described in the posting. The role may manage projects or portions of projects under the oversight of senior staff and includes mentoring and coaching Project Engineers. The Assistant Project Manager also helps foster relationships with owners, design partners, subcontractors, suppliers, clients, architects, engineers, and consultants. The position supports project pursuit, preconstruction, estimating, scheduling, documentation, subcontract management, cost control, project meetings, safety, and post-construction closeout. It involves work at various jobsites and/or a corporate or regional office, and travel may be required. Regular jobsite visits are expected.

Requirements

Construction Management degree or a related degree.
At least 2 years of related experience, including experience with self-perform capabilities.
Estimating experience.
Strong communication skills.
Thoroughness and attention to detail.
Ability to prioritize and multitask within time constraints.
Self-starter with motivation.
Strong computer skills, including use of Microsoft Suite tools.

Nice To Haves

Scheduling experience.
Field experience.

Responsibilities

Assist pursuit teams in understanding prospective projects and requirements, research prospective clients, participate in preconstruction meetings, and prepare documentation for QA/QC page-turn sessions.
Support McGough self-performed work by understanding quantity take-offs, warehouse equipment, rentals, small tools, services, and costs; gathering information for Project Assessments; and assisting with Critical Path Method (CPM) schedules.
Perform quantity take-offs, assist with estimates, and support subcontractor procurement through bid solicitations, bid analysis, and tabulations.
Assist with CPM scheduling, participate in the Last Planner system, and take part in daily and weekly work planning.
Review drawings and specifications; participate in document page-turn reviews; draft and process Requests for Information (RFIs); manage shop drawing and submittal reviews; participate in BIM coordination meetings; and assist with sustainability requirements and documentation.
Process subcontractor change requests, review subcontractor invoices, and track project workforce and vendor goals.
Manage distribution and pricing of project changes; assist with labor-cost tracking, material procurement, and cost coding; provide information to the Cost History Department; participate in Project Assessment preparation and management; and help prepare billing documents.
Attend project and company safety meetings, foremen’s meetings, start-up meetings, pre-installation meetings, mock-up reviews, and monthly Project Assessment meetings; prepare meeting minutes and other documentation; and conduct construction coordination meetings.
Perform safety audits with field staff and participate in safety training.
Perform pre-punch inspections, manage the punchlist process, assist with as-built plans and documentation, and review project closeout documents for accuracy and completeness.
Participate in business development activities, company and project meetings, training, company-sponsored events, and Operational Excellence Improvement events; support the McGough Way and standard of work.
Perform Project Engineer functions as necessary and regularly walk jobsites to assess progress.