Construction Assistant Project Manager

Marand Builders Inc • Southlake, TX

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About The Position

Marand Builders, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support the successful execution of healthcare and other commercial construction projects from inception through completion. The role shares project-management responsibilities with the Project Manager and may independently manage a project in some cases. The Assistant Project Manager supports project budgeting, contracts, invoices, schedules, subcontractor coordination, document control, cost reporting, meetings, close-out, and warranty work. The position involves travel to job sites, which may be up to 25%. The work is typically performed in an office environment, with regular computer and telephone use and possible job-site travel.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• At least two years of commercial construction experience.
• Experience overseeing ground-up construction projects in healthcare, financial, and light-industrial sectors.
• Ability to manage more than two projects at a time in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact with project owners, tradespeople, teams, subcontractors, and stakeholders.
• Proficiency with technology, project reporting software, and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to read blueprints and a basic understanding of construction processes, materials, equipment, and techniques.
• Knowledge of building codes, safety regulations, and quality standards.
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills, with a proactive and results-oriented approach.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to job sites; travel may be up to 25%.

Nice To Haves

• Blueprint-reading skills.
• Ability to use scheduling software.
• Experience with or familiarity with LEED requirements.

Responsibilities

• Share responsibility for managing project budgets, writing contracts, approving invoices, and updating project schedules.
• Coordinate subcontractors and help resolve issues or conflicts during construction.
• Manage a project independently when needed, with Project Manager support for major issues or complications.
• Organize, process, and distribute project documents.
• Assist in developing and updating project schedules, including short-interval schedules for weekly coordination meetings.
• Expedite documents and material and equipment deliveries to meet the project schedule.
• Assist in maintaining cost-control data and preparing project cost reports.
• Maintain long-term working relationships with customers, architects, engineers, subcontractors, vendors, and employees.
• Support the Project Manager and project team with general project duties.
• Assist with project mobilization, including obtaining permits and setting up trailers.
• Assist the Project Manager with developing and maintaining schedules of values and estimate listings.
• Assist with implementing and tracking LEED requirements.
• Administer document control for shop drawings, submittals, subcontracts and purchase orders, insurance certificates and bonds, RFIs, plans and specifications, warranties, as-builts and manuals, notices to owner and lien releases, construction bulletins, owner change-order requests, and back charges.
• Review shop drawings and submittals for compliance with contract documents.
• Assist with subcontractor payment applications and vendor invoice processing.
• Attend project meetings and help prepare and distribute meeting minutes and attendee rosters.
• Assist with punch-list completion, project close-out procedures, and warranty work under the Project Manager's direction.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level