Assistant Project Manager

Moss & Associates (Construction) • Fort Lauderdale, FL

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Moss & Associates, LLC is seeking an Assistant Project Manager, Solar to join their team. This role involves assisting the Project Manager in both administrative and technical aspects of projects, with a strong focus on managing preconstruction services, project financial responsibilities, project start-ups, schedules, staff, administration, and field operations. The position also emphasizes promoting client relations, managing project closeout, and contributing to company growth through training and participation in industry events. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and a minimum of three years of experience in the construction industry.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field required.
• Three years of experience as a Project Engineer or Assistant Project Manager in the construction industry with a general contractor required.
• Experience with construction project management applications.
• Experience interfacing directly with owner representatives, A/E teams, building departments, and other team members.
• Experience with intermediate finance skills.
• In lieu of a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field and three years of experience, Employer will accept a Master’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field and one year of the above-requested experience.
• Extensive travel on assignments to various unanticipated client sites within U.S.
• Must have legal authority to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Manager in administrative and technical management of projects.
• Assist in supervising all activities related to contract administration, change orders, submittals, procurement, and scheduling.
• Manage preconstruction services including reviewing design documents, identifying key subcontractors and long-lead items, investigating sites, analyzing labor markets, developing bid packages, schedules, site utilization plans, and the Project Procedures Manual, conducting pre-bid conferences, and coordinating and obtaining permitting.
• Manage project financial responsibilities including developing and maintaining PFRs and LCRs, setting up Project Schedules of Values, approving miscellaneous job expenditures, preparing monthly owner requisitions, processing monthly requisitions, managing the change order process and project assets, assisting in loss-control management, administering the Owner Purchase Program, and enforcing company bonding and insurance policies.
• Manage project start-ups by developing scopes of work, setting up filing systems and the JMIS/Iris system, developing purchasing schedules, the QC Program, and the Loss Control (Safety) Program, obtaining insurance and bonds, establishing schedules of project meetings, setting up and distributing project directories, and mobilizing onto sites.
• Maintain schedules by complying with contract requirements, coordinating with corporate scheduling, preparing and distributing monthly updates and detailed project schedules, preparing resource loaded schedules, and developing Look-Ahead Schedules.
• Manage project staff by mentoring, providing direction to the staff, conducting staff meetings, disseminating company policy/information, and promoting employee morale.
• Manage project administration by administering document control, the RFI process, and the critical items list, preparing correspondence and monthly reports, maintaining the filing system and the JMIS/Iris system, conducting project meetings, and evaluating and responding to project risks.
• Manage field operations by conducting trade preconstruction meetings, coordinating subcontractors and vendors, coordinating permit inspections and specialty inspections, maintaining subcontractor relationships, managing the QC Program, the Loss Control (Safety) Program, the shop drawing process, the material expediting process, daily cleanups, rental equipment, and the start-up and commissioning of equipment, and performing daily jobsite walks.
• Promote client relations by interacting regularly with owners and complying with client needs.
• Manage project closeout and post construction services by obtaining Certificates of Occupancy, other government approvals, and client referrals, submitting “as-built” drawings and operation manuals, completing punch lists and asset transfers, coordinating owner move-ins and start-ups, finalizing owner training programs, obtaining and delivering warranties, transferring attic stock, demobilizing field operations, closing out subcontracts, submitting Project History Reports, archiving project records, and administering warranty period services.
• Promote company by teaching and/or training employees, seeking positive PR opportunities, and participating in company-sponsored events, task team committees, industry-related organizations, college recruiting and related activities, and Project PR events.
• Participate in personal professional development by participating in training programs, continuing education programs, seminars, conferences, and professional organizations.

Benefits

• We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level