Assistant Project Manager - Commercial Construction

Because of their continued growth, a General Contractor in the Greater Seattle Area is seeking an Assistant Project Manager - Commercial Construction Ground-up to join their team. As a leader in the building industry, my client hires the best and provides them with outstanding personal and professional growth opportunities in a supportive, team-orientated environment featuring high profile structures in the Seattle and surrounding areas.

The Assistant Project Manager is responsible for providing leadership and management to assigned projects safely, profitably, and timely. The Project Engineer manages the work in a manner consistent with standards of quality and integrity and will participate in the marketing, estimating, bidding, and contract negotiation phases of the projects assigned.

• 4 Year Degree in Construction Management or Similar OR relevant experience as Project Engineer in Commercial Construction
• 1-3 years experience in the commercial construction industry as a Project Engineer/Field Engineer
• Familiarity with construction industry computer software
• Proficient use of all Microsoft Office Suite programs

• As Assistant Project Manager
  , you share responsibility for project success, including safety, schedule, profitability, and quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Participate in many aspects of the business development process, including client contacts, relationships, proposals, presentations, and negotiations for selected projects.
• Help maintain professional working relationships with owners, architects, engineers, and subcontractors.
• Champion the orderly, timely transition of projects from the estimating phase to the field, including review meetings covering contract requirements, general conditions, schedules, budgets, subcontracts, and purchase order agreements.
• Coordinate with the Project Superintendent and Project Manager the means and methods required for the successful and profitable execution of the work.
• Serve as an integral part of the procurement schedule, paying special attention to the prevention and documentation of delays or changes.
• Use available reports to manage costs and prepare accurate cost projections.
• Review and execute all change orders, supplements, and cost control budget adjustments.
• Assist in managing all billings to ensure timely submission of payment applications and collection of payments from the owner to maintain a positive cash flow position.
• Prepare and execute purchase order agreements and subcontracts concerning insurance certificates, bonds, and the appropriate lien waivers.
• Provide feedback to estimators for use in future bidding or negotiations, especially subcontractor performance evaluations.
• Use Microsoft Office Suite programs proficiently.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.