Project Assistant

Legence • Albuquerque, NM

5d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Project Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in supporting our construction projects by keeping documents, schedules, and logistics running smoothly. You’ll work closely with Project Managers, Foremen, and subcontractors, ensuring that all critical processes stay on track. This role is ideal for someone highly organized, responsive, and enthusiastic about delivering excellent internal and external customer service.

Requirements

• Proficient in project scheduling, budgeting, and field operations
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems and construction documentation
• Excellent leadership, time management, and organizational skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 and project management software
• OSHA 10 or higher
• Valid driver's license and a driving record that meets company standards.
• Successfully pass a background check, drug screening, and employment verification.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree or certificate in Construction Project Management with a minimum of 5 years of experience in commercial construction

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and coordinate all phases of construction projects to meet deadlines and maximize productivity
• Manage project budgets, including labor, material, and equipment costs, from initiation through completion
• Prepare and maintain cost tracking reports, payment billings, schedules, and change orders
• Price, process, and track all project change orders; communicate adjustments to stakeholders
• Develop and implement quality control programs to ensure consistent standards across all projects
• Ensure compliance with building and safety codes, environmental regulations, and internal quality standards—promoting a safe, injury-free work environment throughout all phases of the project
• Investigate and resolve incidents or delays, ensuring adherence to proper construction procedures and timelines
• Oversee all BIM activities in partnership with the BIM Coordinator to ensure successful detailing and coordination
• Manage activities during the warranty period to ensure client satisfaction and resolution of any post-construction issues
• Review job drawings and specifications to determine construction methods and scope
• Work collaboratively with Foremen, Submittal Coordinators, and Purchasing for timely procurement of materials and equipment
• Coordinate subcontractor documentation, work schedules, and materials
• Support vendor and subcontractor negotiations and help resolve worksite issues
• Engage regularly with field personnel and project stakeholders to resolve challenges and ensure alignment
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, architects, contractors, and consultants throughout the project
• Conduct regular site visits and facilitate updates on project progress, milestones, and key decisions
• Collaborate with supervisory staff, design professionals, and clients to resolve work procedures, complaints, or construction challenges
• Lead project teams, manage scope, time and budget of projects, communicate effectively and mitigate risks to safely execute projects on time and within budget.
• Follow blueprints and specifications to ensure construction tasks are carried out to plan and coordinate with all necessary parties. Communicate instructions, updates, concerns, and issues to team members, supervisors, clients and vendors to keep the project working efficiently.
• Provide financial analysis, budgeting, cost estimation, forecasting, and variance analysis while creating and monitoring project budgets and analyzing cost reports and communicating with stakeholders.
• Enhance processes to achieve positive results and identify and mitigate hazards to maintain a safe work environment in compliance with all safety protocols.
• Effectively communicating with supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
• Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems
• Understand client needs, provide effective communication, and ensure customer satisfaction to strengthen and maintain relationships with clients.
• Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work to set performance standards and identify the best people for the job.
• May be required to mentor Project Engineers and supervise Project Assistants.

Benefits

• Company Paid medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, accident & sickness benefit, basic group life and AD&D, and Employee Assistance Program
• Paid vacation, company-paid holidays, and paid sick leave
• 401(k) retirement savings plan

What This Job Offers

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