Multifamily Construction Assistant Project Manager - Alameda, CA

Next Phase Construction, Inc.•Alameda, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Project Manager is responsible for assisting the Project Manager in managing the project to achieve execution of the Prime Contract and job completion on time and on budget. It is essential that the Project Manager works with all stakeholders to achieve a productive working environment and always make positive critical decisions and clearly articulate them effectively. The Assistant Project Manager is expected to perform duties in accordance with the Company’s Core Values, Business Ethics, Employee Conduct, and Confidentiality policies while maintaining professionalism with owners, consultants, labor representatives, and public agencies.

Requirements

2+ years of Construction Project Management experience
Excellent written, verbal and presentation communication skills required.
Ability to manage priorities and deliverables through planning and time management.
Understands and displays sound decision making when managing risk points to the project and safety.
Proven ability to manage difficult schedules and project demands while maintaining strict adherence to project safety program.
Ability to process and make decisions in stressful and critical times.
Working knowledge of Construction Software
Working knowledge of Project Site
Working knowledge of ProCore
Working knowledge of Plan Grid
Strong leadership skills to guide and manage a team effectively.
Needs to be available by phone even during ‘off’ hours.
Thorough knowledge of the product type
Ability to read blueprints & understand various stages of drawings & specs.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistics, and fundamentals geometry.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Understand A/E & other consultant contracts.
Understand roles & responsibilities of team members.
Valid driver’s license and ability to drive.
Ability to work in an outdoor environment, including in inclement weather.
Ability to work beyond regular work hours may be required to meet project deadlines.

Responsibilities

Assist the Project Manager with understanding and execution of the Prime Contract and all exhibits.
Assist with creating the Prime Contract Exhibits, estimating support, plan review and value engineering during pre-construction.
Write clearly defined Scopes and manage the subcontracting process all the way through execution.
Vet Change Orders for both Subcontractor and Owner contracts, focusing on scope completeness, comparisons to contract scope and values, and alternate means of achieving scope for minimum cost.
Clearly define out-of-scope delays to the owner as they occur and execute a COR to the GMP Schedule at month’s end. Meet with all stakeholders (City, Owner, Designers, Subcontractors etc.) to achieve the best relationship for success.
Work with the Superintendent to create and maintain a Production Schedule that beats the Prime Contract (GMP Schedule) Milestones and assist the Superintendent to align the 3-week look-ahead schedule for the field teams.
Execute and beat the production Schedule through proper leadership, communication with field teams and subcontractors, premium time where valuable, and subcontractor meetings.
Devise schedule execution plans with the Superintendent.
Participate in Subcontractor weekly coordination meetings. Confirm that expectations for daily activities are met without fail. Support the Superintendent’s demands for OT for trades that are behind in meeting expectations.
Execute Job Set-up procedures to ensure the site is compliant with all state and local authorities.
Ensure procedures are followed and maintained in the Job Trailer for clear articulation of schedule, site coordination, compliance presentation, and safety items.
Work closely with the Safety Manager to ensure safe operations and cleanliness expectations are met.
Review Daily Field Reports and ensure they are published by the end of each day.
Notify the Project Manager/Owner of any out-of-scope delays to the project and issue a COR when realized.
Manage the project staff to ensure company policies and procedures are being met. Report and/or reprimand staff not in compliance with a work-plan and/or formal warning.
Ensure the RFI and Submittal process is accurate and effective, reviewing all costs and implications to all trades' scope of work.
Ensure work is in sequence with construction standards and the production schedule. Review issues with the Superintendent.
Manage and build a positive relationship with all stakeholders: Inspectors, consultants, architects, and the owner to achieve a productive working environment at all times.
Facilitate OAC meetings with proper preparation and knowledge. Follow up promptly with any and all comments and action items.
Accurately vet all Monthly Draws (Pay Apps).
Work with accounting to ensure proper payments, COR and OCO issuance.
Directly manage the project staff per company policies and procedures.
Facilitate material procurement internally and externally with subcontractors to meet the construction schedule.