Construction Assistant Project Manager

TOMARCO CONTRACTOR SPECIALTIES LLP•Phoenix, AZ

21h

About The Position

The Construction Assistant Project Manager assists with small- to medium-sized construction projects from kickoff through completion under the guidance of a Project Manager. The role coordinates project activities, schedules, deliverables, and resources; tracks project completion; and supports planning to meet deadlines and client expectations. It also prepares project correspondence and documentation, participates in client meetings, maintains project files, and supports project closeout. The position provides technical support for seismic bracing projects, including coordinating submittals, supporting documentation, design comments, revisions, seismic restraint legends and layouts, and point load documentation. Responsibilities also include reviewing deliverables for quality and compliance, performing seismic kit takeoffs and material counts, assisting with quotations and estimating, and developing familiarity with ISAT products and seismic restraint applications. The assistant may participate in site visits, inspections, and walkthroughs, help troubleshoot project issues, and support construction coordination. The role contributes to process improvement and training efforts and maintains accurate project activity, time, and communication records. The successful candidate must pass a background check.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or at least 5 years of work experience in Non-Structural Components Seismic Design.
1–4 years of experience as a Project Engineer.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
Ability to write business correspondence.
Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with all levels of the organization.
Must pass a background check.

Responsibilities

Assist with managing small- to medium-sized construction projects from kickoff through completion.
Coordinate project activities, schedules, deliverables, and resources under a Project Manager's guidance.
Track project completion and provide regular status updates.
Support project planning to meet deadlines and client expectations.
Prepare transmittals, project updates, requests for information (RFIs), and follow-up correspondence.
Participate in client meetings and assist with meeting coordination and documentation.
Maintain project records, notes, and communication logs in company systems.
Collaborate with internal teams, clients, contractors, and consultants throughout the project lifecycle.
Maintain organized project files and document control procedures in accordance with company standards and naming conventions.
Assist with onboarding and training team members on project file management processes.
Support project closeout activities and documentation.
Prepare and coordinate seismic bracing submittals and supporting documentation.
Assist with reviewing and responding to design team comments and project revisions.
Support development of seismic restraint legends, layouts, and point load documentation.
Review project deliverables for quality, accuracy, and compliance with company standards.
Perform seismic kit takeoffs and material counts.
Assist with project quotations and estimating material requirements.
Participate in site visits, field inspections, and project walkthroughs as needed.
Assist with troubleshooting project issues and gathering field information.
Support Project Managers with construction coordination activities.
Contribute to continuous improvement of project management procedures, tools, and workflows.
Assist with training initiatives and knowledge-sharing efforts across the team.
Accurately record daily project activities and time entries and maintain thorough project documentation and communication records.
Perform additional duties as assigned.