Construction Assistant Project Manager

Lawson•Norfolk, VA

1d•$75,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Lawson Companies is a vertically integrated real estate development, management, construction, and investment firm with a history dating back to 1946. The company is expanding its portfolio of over 5,500 apartments and is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to join its construction team in Northern, VA. This role will support the construction of a multi-phase apartment community. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with at least 3 years of experience in managing fast-paced multifamily or commercial construction projects, preferably as a project engineer or assistant project manager. Experience with Virginia Housing is a plus. The Assistant Project Manager will support the Project Manager in overseeing construction activities, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget. Key responsibilities include providing timely and accurate reporting, clear communication with stakeholders, and collaboration with various team members such as the Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, Project Management Assistant, and Preconstruction Manager. The role requires a desire to grow into a Project Management position.

Requirements

1-3 years' experience in the construction industry, preferably with an owner/general contractor.
Demonstrated knowledge of scheduling, budgeting, subcontract coordination, and general construction processes.
Familiarity with reading drawings and specifications.
Computer proficient, including Microsoft Office products.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Team player and reliable.
Interest and passion for building and the industry.
Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Ability to demonstrate the company’s core values - Strive for Excellence; Confident, yet Humble; Problem Solve; Collaborate; Continually Learn and Improve; Respectful; Does the Right Thing in every aspect of their role.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with Virginia Housing is preferred.
Knowledge of Procore and Microsoft Suite preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist the project team in managing essential construction processes such as safety, scheduling, and budgeting.
Provide support to the PM to ensure adherence to project plans, specifications, and program requirements, including, but not limited to, EarthCraft, VH Minimum Design and Construction Requirements, Universal Design, Energy Star, and UFAS.
Material purchasing to include composing purchase orders and work orders for delivery to PM. Performing material takeoffs including but not limited to doors, windows, and steel lintels.
Change order management and logging. Composing change orders for PM review.
Attend monthly on-site project financial draw request verification inspections.
Assist project team in obtaining and tracking all required permits.
Provide support to the project team in submittal capture, logging, and tracking. Aid in ensuring subcontractors have submitted all required product information before commencement of work in adequate time for review and return by design professionals. Accountable for first review of submittal packages that are to be delivered to PM.
Compose RFI’s for review by PM.
Working closely with project Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent to enforce subcontractor QC scope of work closeout, generate and distribute construction courtesy QC lists, and generate final punch list items for distribution and scheduling with the goal being accepted building and project turnover by the project’s ownership.
Review monthly project invoices for approval by PM and Superintendent. Coordinate re-application for payment when subcontractor invoices are improperly formatted or not approved as needed.
Facilitate to Property Management Maintenance any training, operations, and review of warranty work Items.
Coordinate project turnover with Property Management.
Other Duties as assigned.