Assistant Construction Manager

1200 Old Highway 8 NW
New Brighton, MN55112

Cedar Rapids, IA 52407

Salary: 51,500. USD / YEAR

Job Summary:

Assist in the site management of an insulation/sheet metal contract, maintain weekly job progress reports; coordinate the expedition of required material, consumables, tools equipment, etc. and site inventory of the same, represent the company regarding the contract as necessary and maintaining a high safety profile. The position involves a variety of responsibilities, including job progress reports, material inventory management, timekeeping, creating and managing miscellaneous reports, engaging in various activities, managing equipment and tool inventory, and work release and scheduling.

Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

• Monitor job progress through field verification of installed materials, labor hours, and overall completion status. Proactively identify and help resolve production or scheduling issues.
• Support project administration by preparing progress reports, submitting daily time sheets, documenting additional work, and writing project correspondence as directed.
• Assist with maintaining accurate and organized project documentation, including current drawings, specifications, schedules, inventory records, and other required reports.
• Assist with coordinating materials and workflow by performing material takeoffs, and ordering materials, identify upcoming work, and ensure required materials, equipment, and tools are available.
• Collaborate closely with the Project Manager, Project Superintendent, customers, and project team to communicate progress, attend meetings, and support overall project execution.
• Support workforce readiness through new hire orientation, training, construction safety, and QA/QC requirements.

Required

Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in construction software and documentation
• Good interpersonal skills
• Solid grasp of building compliance and safety regulations
• Excellent analytical skills
• Ability to work under pressure

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Construction Management or similar preferred.
• Experience working in construction.

Travel Requirements:

APi Inc. is a national scope contractor working extensively across the Lower 48 and occasionally in Canada. Field Management requires a full-time presence at the jobsite as determined by the company. Field Management is typically required at most projects 6 to 24 months in duration.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The role requires roughly 50% sitting and computer use and 50% standing, walking, or moving throughout the job site
• Ability to work comfortably at elevated heights
• Must be comfortable working in an active construction job site environment
• Must be able to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders via face to face, conference calls, and online meetings
• The employee will occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds
• Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in plant environment
• PPE required when in the plant, yard or construction areas include:
• Hard Hat
• Safety Glasses / Goggles
• High Visibility Vest
• Hearing Protection (designated areas)
• Gloves

This position is not…