Assistant Design Project Manager

Cambridge is celebrating its 36th year in general contracting with a focus on facilities tailored for the environmental services and transportation sectors. We have active projects with blue chip companies, who come to us for our expertise and service. With licenses in over 40 states, our team works on projects that place us on the leading edge of recycling and sustainability efforts across the country and make for a greener future for all of us.

Our team is growing, and we are seeking additional team members committed to providing the highest level of professionalism and who share common values with our culture.

We are looking for an Assistant Design Project Manager to join our preconstruction team. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of architectural principles and will be able to assist in the design process from concept to completion. The ideal candidate will have experience with the Autodesk suite, able to work independently and as part of a team and have excellent communication and follow up skills.

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual looking to develop their skills as future design project manager and join a team that is full of excellent mentors.

The Assistant Design Project Manager plays a vital role within the Cambridge preconstruction department. This position works closely with the Design Project Managers and Estimating Department, on multiple projects simultaneously, to ensure timely delivery of projects while maintaining a high level of project quality and customer service for our Clients. The ADPM will be an integral member of the Precon team that ensures we “simplify our clients lives one project at a time”.

• Assist in the design and development of architectural projects.
• Develop design concepts and present them to clients.
• Create detailed drawings and plans for projects.
• Assist in the preparation of construction documents.
• Conduct research on building materials, codes, and regulations.
• Attend meetings with clients, contractors, and other professionals.
• Perform site visits to assess existing conditions.
• Assist Design Team with Conceptual Floor and Site Plans, Investigate Site Specific Design and Permitting Uniques, and Share Findings with Team.
• Assist Design PMs with Scheduling and Documenting Subconsultant and Owner Design Project Kickoff Meetings
• Assist Design PMs with Subconsultant Management – Manage Relationships with Various Outside Consultants (Geotech, A/E, Civil Engineer, Other Vendors as Necessary (Septic, Fire, Private Water, Dry Utility, Etc.),
• Coordinate Subs of Various Disciplines, Project Schedule/Milestones Management, Manage Weekly Design Meetings, Ensure Meeting Minutes are Documented and Distributed
• Assist with Metal Building Systems RFP Preparation, Assist with Review of Metal Building Proposals, Manage Metal Building Systems Design Reviews, Coordinate with Metal Building Systems Vendors with Construction Team to Ensure Proper Scheduling
• Assist DPMs with Design Document Quality Management – Distribution of Review/Check Set Documents Internally and Externally, Scheduling Internal Review Meetings to Review and Discuss Comments, Combining and Distributing Comments to Designers, Scheduling Review of Comments with Designers to Ensure Understanding of Intent, Plan Review with DPM to Ensure Comments are Incorporated into Design Documents, Assist DMP with Completing and Reviewing IFC Sets Including All Bid RFI/VE/Permit Response Comments.
• Assist DPM with Research and Identifying All appropriate AHJ and Utility Providers, Identify and Incorporate any Design Items Required for Project Development, Identify Permitting and Tap Fees as Early As Possible in the Process, Work with Design Team to Properly Complete and Submit Permit Applications and Paperwork, Properly Submit/Re-submit Permit Packages, Ensure Construction Team is Properly Informed of Permitting Requirements and Timelines.
  
  Coordinate with team to obtain all permits.
• Assist with Scheduling and Running Owner Meetings, Ensure Meeting Minutes are Prepared and Distributed, Assist with Management of Smartsheet for Scope and Decision Tracking.
• Bid…