Commercial Construction Assistant Project Manager - Government

HITT Contracting Inc.•Washington, DC

5d•$86,000 - $121,000

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 characteristics of a beginner-level leader. Learning paths and advancement opportunities vary; most team members work as APMs for two to six years.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
Four-year degree from an accredited university concentrated in construction, engineering, or business is strongly preferred; additional work experience is acceptable in lieu of a degree.
2–5 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 learn sector- and project-specific software, including Microsoft Office, ProCore, Adobe, BlueBeam, and JD Edwards.
Communicate clearly, concisely, and professionally, with audience-appropriate business writing and verbal skills.
Gather and interpret data, communicate meaningful information clearly, and understand how processes affect the broader business.
Organize and manage tasks and priorities.
Demonstrate integrity consistent with The HITT Way and HITT’s core values.
Seek continuous improvement and self-development.
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

Previous experience on commercial job sites is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain adherence to HITT’s safety standards.
Ensure required documentation is filed.
Assist in creating and managing the project budget 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 the project schedule, 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.