Assistant Project Manager; Construction

Assistant project manager will perform various functions in support of the manager.

• Participate in the design of project management processes and budget planning.
• Assist managers in taking care of the delicate details of a large project.
• Conduct assessments to identify and seek solutions to project problems in order to reduce downtime.
• Assist in resolving conflicts or disputes between the various departments of an organization.
• Manage RFIs and Submittals
• Build and maintain good working relationships with clients to ensure complete customer satisfaction and good prospects for future business.
• Coordinate and ensure smooth operation of multiple projects from start to finish.
• Maintain contact with clients and subcontractors through phone calls, emails, or text messaging.
• Monitor inventory levels to determine the need for stock procurement and replacement.
• Prepare and present to the manager weekly or monthly reports on project operations.
• Collect data, analyze it, and help project managers to set objectives for a project.
• Ensure changes in project plan are communicated to team members.
• Carry out quality reviews and checks to ensure project operations are in line with industry’s best practices.
• Fill in for project managers by managing daily operations in their absence.
• Ensure project team members comply with company methodologies and project principles.
• Respect decision-making boundaries and know when to draw the attention of the manager.
• Attend weekly or monthly management meetings to report job status and schedule updates.
• Ensure proper document control of project drawings, contract documents, schedule, specifications, and other project records.
• Track change orders and cost control procedures so that they are integrated smoothly into the project.
• Contribute to the planning and progression of the project schedule.

• Education and Training:
  To become an assistant project manager, you require an associate or bachelor’s degree in project management or other degree relevant to the project field. About a year’s experience in an administrative position is required for the job. Knowledge of office software such as Microsoft Officeis also necessary for the assistant project manager’s job.
• Administrative Skill:
  Assistant project managers must have the skill to handle client calls, document project operations, and to ensure vital information is passed across to team members.
• Leadership Skill:
  They are able to manage daily project operations in the absence of a project manager.
• Multitasking Skill:
  They are able to monitor the progress of multiple projects.

Salary Range: $75k - $85k