Commercial Construction Assistant Project Manager - Mission Critical

HITT Contracting Inc. • Washington, DC

1d • Onsite

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 quality specified. The APM is responsible to protect and promote the interest of both the business and client in all matters as well as demonstrate the personal characteristics of a beginner-level leader. While learning paths, growth and promotional opportunity vary, most team members are APMs for two to six years.

Requirements

• High school diploma required
• 2-5 years’ experience in commercial construction, including experience with a commercial general contractor
• Passion for construction and our industry; ability to recognize and seek quality
• Ability to master sector/project-specific software systems including but not limited to: Microsoft Office suite (ex. Project, Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.), ProCore, Adobe, BlueBeam, JD Edwards
• Must demonstrate a strong ability to: Communicate clearly, concisely, and professionally, with a strong focus on audience appropriate business writing and verbal skills
• Must demonstrate a strong ability to: Demonstrate a positive attitude and passion for construction and our industry
• Must demonstrate a strong ability to: Gather data, interpret it into meaningful information, and relay that information through clear, concise communication strategies; ability to see how pieces and processes fit into and affect the bigger picture/business model
• Must demonstrate a strong ability to: Organize and manage tasks and priorities
• Must demonstrate a strong ability to: Demonstrate integrity consistently with The HITT Way and HITT’s core values
• Must demonstrate a strong ability to: Seek continuous improvement of knowledge and abilities, internal focus on self-improvement
• Must demonstrate a strong ability to: Adapt and exercise flexibility with the ever-changing world of technology, design, means and methods
• Must demonstrate a strong ability to: Collaborate with people of various backgrounds and styles
• Must demonstrate a strong ability to: Create and maintain relationships with colleagues, clients, subcontractors, and vendors
• Must demonstrate a strong ability to: Exhibit respectfulness by being punctual, engaged/focused, and respectful of others

Nice To Haves

• Four-year degree from an accredited university with a concentration in construction, engineering, or business is strongly preferred
• Previous experience on commercial job sites strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Maintain adherence to HITT’s standards of safety
• Ensure that required documentation is filed
• Assist in creating and managing project budget for all assigned projects
• Develop pre-construction RFP package
• Assist in conducting project meetings, setting milestones and formulating monthly owner report
• Establish job processes (RFIs, submittals, and pay applications) including approving pay applications and negotiating subcontract change orders
• Update 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 life of the project

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees