Assistant Project Manager

U.S. Engineering • Colorado Springs, CO

88d • $80,154 - $113,218

About The Position

U.S. Engineering has been an industry leader since 1893. How? Constant innovation and a willingness to evolve. The construction industry changes rapidly, and we cultivate a dynamic workplace where even our newest team members can influence change and make an impact. We know that our most valuable asset is our people. Join us! As an Assistant Project Manager, you will assist the Project Manager with a variety of project related functions including planning and coordinating onsite construction activities for designated projects, to ensure that project objectives are accomplished within prescribed time frame and funding parameters.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Science Management, Architectural Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering preferred
• Minimum of 4 to 6 years’ technical or administrative experience in HVAC, piping, and plumbing at a commercial, industrial, or institutional level
• Knowledge of construction engineering technology, processes, and standards
• Team orientation and collaborative spirit
• Self-motivation: ability to drive results
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to develop and foster strong professional relationships
• Basic level of business acumen
• Ability to proactively identify potential problems and their solutions

Nice To Haves

• Equivalent technical training and related experience will be considered

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Manager in the development and nurturing of client relationships
• Coordination of purchasing, procurement, subcontracts and submittals, and project schedules
• Monitors control and construction of project through administrative direction of on-site superintendent and other field and office personnel associated with the project, to ensure quality project is built on schedule within budget
• Responsible for-profit management of assigned projects
• Fosters effective relationships with project team, as well as clients, vendors, subcontractors, etc.
• Review and processing of submittals
• Manages subcontractor proposal requests, scope reviews and the issuing of subcontracts
• Participate with monitoring schedule of field and subcontractor progress
• Issues large purchase orders
• Assists in the coordination of safety programs and oversees job site safety reviews
• Coordinates all job correspondence
• Identifies opportunities for future projects and networks internally and externally to pursue such opportunities
• Responsible for project closeouts
• Responsible for reinforcing the company’s core values in how the project work is performed

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision plans
• Matching retirement contributions
• Matching 529 contributions
• Year-end bonus based on company and/or individual performance
• Paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees