Associate Project Manager - Phoenix, AZ

Opus•Phoenix, AZ

50d•$66,950 - $100,322

About The Position

We build more than buildings. We are building greatness in both our projects and our people. The combination of our people, culture, and unique project delivery approach truly differentiates us – it is why our associates come here, and why they stay. Team Opus associates collaborate to advance our client goals, our communities, and their careers. At Opus, you have an unmatched opportunity with a growing, industry-leading organization to learn and develop professionally, while having fun along the way. Our award-winning teams are united by one mission and are driven to deliver impactful results. We are looking for an Associate Project Manager for our Phoenix, AZ office. The Associate Project Manager is a construction professional responsible for supporting the Project Manager or Senior Project Manager in the performance of their duties. Primary responsibilities include the maintenance of all project correspondence and documentation; safe, economic, and timely project completion; and development of interpersonal and technical skills necessary for successful project management. On small or less complex projects, the Associate Project Manager may serve as the Project Manager responsible for coordinating the design and construction processes, including periodic supervisory review of schedules, project status, progress, and cost projections.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related area.
Prior construction-project management of field related experience, preferably design-build delivery with time spent on commercial, multi-family or industrial buildings.
Knowledge of basic accounting, budgeting, and cost allocation procedures.
Solid problem-solving skills and the ability to work efficiently and independently.
Effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Ability to work productively and collaborate with others, lead projects, use available resources effectively, establish priorities, and demonstrate progress toward acquiring Project Manager skills and abilities.

Responsibilities

Work with the safety department to have working knowledge of the federal OSHA standards that apply to the project(s).
Perform a preliminary jobsite hazard analysis along with ongoing jobsite safety review walks and review them with the Superintendent and Regional General Superintendent or Field Coordinator.
Support the project management team in providing the labor, materials, equipment, and other resources necessary to perform each project safely.
Participate in select client sales meetings with Project Manager.
Prepare conceptual and detailed estimates for review with supervisor.
Participate in owner contract negotiations and contract exhibit development with Project Manager.
Assist with and/or manage the design aspects of assigned projects, ensuring budget, schedule, quality, and customer satisfaction criteria are met.
Monitor the preparation of proposal and working drawings for assigned project.
Assist with writing detailed specifications and submittal log development.
Support the subcontractor bidding process with bid package development, coordination of bid reviews and writing subcontractor award recommendations.
Review construction and shop drawings, facilitate shop drawing review process.
Assist with and/or manage the construction and close-out of assigned projects, ensuring budget, schedule, quality, and customer satisfaction criteria are met.
Collaborate with job site Superintendent in reviewing drawings, budgets, schedules, and other project-related matters on a regular basis.
Coordinate, document and distribute minutes for various weekly project team meetings.
Confer with supervisor while reviewing schedule updates, cost expenditure, and client sales decisions when necessary.
Share job cost responsibility through monitoring budgets and schedules, resolving problems, and reporting cost projections to supervisor on a monthly or more frequent basis.
Negotiate owner change orders.
Negotiate, write (with Project Coordinator), and approve subcontracts and change orders for Project Manager review.
Work with governmental agencies to aid project success or resolve job problems as needed.
Demonstrate effective teamwork and the establishment of successful interpersonal relationships with co-workers and other disciplines within the company.
Strive to optimize team effectiveness and help coordinate project team.
Initiate and document meetings to keep supervisor informed of project status and progress.
Acquire understanding of building code and design.