Assistant Project Manager

JOB SUMMARY

Directly responsible for project success by managing client relations, achieving positive financial results, while carefully following company requirements and contractual obligations. The Assistant Project Manager is expected to:

• Demonstrate mastery of skills, role and responsibility of the Project Engineer position.
• Manage and deliver a project successfully from beginning to end, within budget, on schedule, meeting high quality standards, and to the client’s satisfaction.
• Possess solid negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Be proficient in all aspects of Procore.
• Perform with a high level of attention to detail and work in a team environment.
• Perform light physical activities such as frequently walking the jobsite and climbing stairs.
• Provide direct oversight and mentoring of the Project Engineer assigned to the project (as applicable) and is directly responsible for successful performance of their duties.
• Work as the project needs dictate.

As a salary-exempt associate primarily stationed at the jobsite office, working hours may fluctuate from week to week (including some work after hours, on weekends or during holidays). The salary is intended to compensate for all hours worked.

The position is also intended as a training ground for individuals to gain the experience and knowledge required to become a Project Manager.

• Willingly participate in preconstruction efforts as directed by Sr. leadership. Including but not limited to:
• Bid solicitations
• Quantity surveys and takeoffs
• Site surveys and logistics planning
• Scope review and bid leveling
• Safety planning
• Scheduling
• General conditions estimate

• Assist Project Manager with review of project proposals or plans to determine time frame, financial objectives, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources during various phases of the project.
• Has good understanding of general conditions cost and 2-16 divisions.
• Assist Project Manager with writing thorough scopes of work for each division.
• Assist Project Manager with managing buyout process from Precon Dept turnover to execution of all subcontracts.
• Assist Project Manager with negotiating subcontractor schedule of values (SOV) to ensure that they include a high level of detail, align with the project schedule, and to ensure KL and client’s best interest are served.
• Develop a clear understanding of the KL monthly financial reporting process.
• Assist Project Manager with developing and completing monthly cost projections (Burn).
• Work closely together with the Project Manager and Project Accountant to perform monthly updates on job to date costs, change orders, pending costs, financial risks, etc. to ensure accuracy via a balanced Indicated Outcome Report (IOR) and Pending Matters Report (PMR).
• Assist Project Manager with ensuring subcontractor and owner pay requisitions are produced accurately and timely by KL SOP deadlines (Monthly Accountability Calendar).
• Maintain tight control over the change management process, utilizing Procore’s Change Events tool to track and process potential cost items.

• Assist Project Manager with coordination of effort with project team and subcontractors to create the baseline schedule.
• Assist Project Manager to ensure updates are performed at minimum bi-weekly intervals.
• Ability to understand the P6 schedule logic, forecast possible issues/pitfalls, and identify opportunities to improve performance and the overall outcome of the project. This may include, but is not limited to:
  • Procurement of materials sooner than shown to ensure availability when needed.
  • Suggesting alternates for finishes that do not require the building to be under AC.
  • Re-sequencing construction activities without changing durations.
  • Start work earlier than shown, regardless of float.

• Possess thorough understanding of KL’s Building Better Buildings Program (BBB).
• Assist the Project Manager and Superintendents with establishing a clear plan and deadlines.
• Assist in monitoring progress to ensure full compliance with the BBB program.
• Support the efforts of field staff in holding subcontractors accountable to their requirements and…