Commercial Construction Assistant Project Manager - Mission Critical

HITT Contracting Inc.•New York, NY

3d•$94,600 - $133,100

About The Position

An Assistant Project Manager (APM) obtains, evaluates, coordinates, and distributes the information and authorizations necessary to construct projects on time, within budget, and to the specified quality. The APM protects and promotes the interests of both the business and the client and demonstrates the personal characteristics of a beginner-level leader. Learning paths, growth, and promotion opportunities vary; most team members serve as APMs for two to six years.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
Two to five years of experience in commercial construction, including experience with a commercial general contractor.
Passion for construction and the industry, with the ability to recognize and seek quality.
Ability to master sector- and project-specific software, including Microsoft Office applications such as Project, Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint; ProCore; Adobe; BlueBeam; and JD Edwards.
Communicate clearly, concisely, and professionally, with audience-appropriate business writing and verbal skills.
Demonstrate a positive attitude and passion for construction and the industry.
Gather data, interpret it into meaningful information, communicate it clearly, and understand how processes affect the broader business model.
Organize and manage tasks and priorities.
Consistently demonstrate integrity in accordance with The HITT Way and HITT’s core values.
Seek continuous improvement of knowledge and abilities.
Adapt and exercise flexibility as technology, design, means, and methods change.
Collaborate with people of varied backgrounds and styles.
Create and maintain relationships with colleagues, clients, subcontractors, and vendors.
Be punctual, engaged, focused, and respectful of others.

Nice To Haves

A four-year degree from an accredited university with a concentration in construction, engineering, or business is strongly preferred.
Previous experience on commercial job sites is strongly preferred.
Additional work experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

Maintain adherence to HITT’s standards of safety.
Ensure required documentation is filed.
Assist in creating and managing project budgets for assigned projects.
Develop pre-construction RFP packages.
Assist in conducting project meetings, setting milestones, and preparing monthly owner reports.
Establish job processes for RFIs, submittals, and pay applications, including approving pay applications and negotiating subcontract change orders.
Update project schedules, ensure project quality control, and establish overall project logistics.
Assist in managing the closeout process.
Collaborate with the project superintendent and site operations team throughout the project.