Assistant Project Manager

Thornton Construction Company • Opa-locka, FL

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About The Position

The Assistant Project Manager supports their assigned Project Manager and Project Executive with the administrative and technical management of assigned projects. The role assists with contract administration, change orders, submittals, procurement, project financial setup and updates, and scheduling to help ensure projects are completed safely, on time, to the required quality, and profitably. The Assistant Project Manager maintains a focus on meeting and exceeding customer needs and expectations.

During pre-construction, the role supports estimating and bid preparation, subcontractor outreach, scope development, scheduling, and project documentation. During project management, the role maintains project records and logs, supports coordination with subcontractors and suppliers, assists with project controls and cost tracking, and contributes to safety, quality, and closeout activities.

Requirements

• Proven ability to manage multiple projects or activities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Understanding of construction terminology, estimating, purchasing, scheduling, and planning concepts.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with and manage cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency with computer applications, including Microsoft Office.
• Ability to plan, direct, and coordinate professional and sub-professional construction management work.
• Ability to work independently and organize and prioritize work.
• Must possess the company's core values: results driven, proactive, safety conscious, people focused, customer oriented, and team oriented.

Nice To Haves

• Degree in construction management or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Assist with pre-construction efforts, including maintaining the subcontractor database, assembling bid documents, performing document takeoffs, reviewing specifications, and developing preliminary scopes.
• Organize takeoffs and subcontractor bids; develop bid clarifications and RFIs; review and enter subcontractor trade durations into the project schedule; and generate or update subcontractor scope sheets.
• Participate in Architect/Owner meetings, write contract qualifications and assumptions, establish accepted value engineering and alternate pricing, and help ensure adequate market participation for project trades.
• Maintain document lists and prepare or update baseline schedules with input from the Project Team.
• Assist the Superintendent with project documentation and daily reports.
• Generate and maintain subcontract and purchase order logs; maintain and review shop drawings and submittals; and review subcontractor insurance certificates for compliance with project requirements.
• Price and generate proposed change orders; issue, submit, and track RFIs; and maintain and track permitting requirements and approvals with authorities having jurisdiction.
• Prepare project schedule updates with input from the Project Team and coordinate and schedule meetings with subcontractors.
• Obtain and track subcontractor warranty certificates, obtain closeout information, and assemble closeout manuals.
• Coordinate with suppliers and other key people to verify materials, supplies, tools, equipment, and personnel are obtained or delivered when needed.
• Help secure project sites and company assets and maintain a safe, respectful working environment by implementing safety, EEO, risk management, training, and quality control programs.
• Communicate performance standards and schedule or plan requirements to suppliers and subcontractors; coordinate with the Project Manager on appropriate actions when subcontractor performance problems occur.
• Attend planning, progress, and closeout meetings with project staff and other key people.
• Assist in coordinating contractual requirements, design drawings, and project specifications, including on-site project management, project coordination and controls, construction billings, cash flow projections, job cost analysis, schedule adherence, meeting minutes and documentation, as-built document procurement, punch list management, and cost tracking and job costing.
• Assist the Project Manager and Project Executive with additional duties.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed