Construction Assistant Project Manager

RQ Construction•Norfolk, VA

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Since 1996, RQ Construction, LLC. has been a leading player in Southern California's robust commercial and governmental Design-Build economy. We now have a national and international presence with current projects spanning coast to coast. As a full-service Design-Build company we offer management of projects throughout the United States, with our field operations' team members who work on location for each of our projects. We specialize in fast-track projects in new commercial construction for both public and private clients, with a primary focus in the Department of Defense market. We are looking for Assistant Project Managers (APM) to join our Field Operations team for work in Norfolk, VA. APM's are responsible for providing support for all assigned activities and phases of a commercial construction project from conceptual development to final completion, usually through organizing, planning, directing, scheduling, coordinating, and monitoring processes. The APM may assist the PM on larger projects, be responsible for a defined area or scope of a larger project under PM supervision, or be solely responsible for a single, small to medium project. Local candidates will be considered, though relocation to on-site project management will be required for the position.

Requirements

BA/BS degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field, or equivalent work experience and training.
Four (4) or more years work experience in the construction industry or equivalent experience preferred.
One or more years' experience as a Project Engineer required.
Computer literacy (Microsoft Office, Outlook, Internet, etc.) required.
CPR, First Aid, and OSHA 30-hour Certifications required.
Evidence of identity and U.S. work authorization at the time of hire.
Successfully pass a drug screening and commercial criminal background check, including a stricter Department of Defense background check, for access to job site at military base (if applicable for position being hired for).

Nice To Haves

Specific software literacy (Primavera 3/6, Viewpoint, BIM, Revit) preferred.
LEED GA credential desirable.
QCM certificate desirable.

Responsibilities

Providing support for all assigned activities and phases of a commercial construction project from conceptual development to final completion.
Organizing, planning, directing, scheduling, coordinating, and monitoring processes.
Assisting the PM on larger projects.
Being responsible for a defined area or scope of a larger project under PM supervision.
Being solely responsible for a single, small to medium project.