Assistant Project Manager I

Assistant Project Manager I

Summary of Position:
The Assistant Project Manager I reports to a Project Manager, Level I, II, III or to a Senior Project Manager. Assistant Project Managers may perform a broad range of supportive and necessary technical tasks of varying degrees of difficulty in a variety of assignments within the Construction Management Dept. while receiving training in all phases of assigned construction projects related to the mission.

Responsibilities:

• Functions as a member of a project team, and under direct supervision will perform elementary assignments, while receiving training including the use of personal computers and various software programs.
• The Assistant Project Manager Level I assists in making decisions and taking actions in a timely manner to expedite the completion of the construction process.
• The Assistant Project Manager Level I assists in ensuring the quality and high standards of contract performance and compliance in both design and construction.
• The Assistant Project Manager Level I assists in correcting mistakes and errors before they can be extensively incorporated into the project.

Duties:

• Under direct supervision of a Project Manager, responsible for applying project management related principles while learning practices as employed.
• Assist in preparing activity schedules and reviewing consultant proposals which includes: scope of work, staffing charts, labor cost charts and cost estimates while checking for inconsistencies and errors.
• Maintain a management information system to provide data for the planning and control of project development.
• Assist in the process of investigation and resolution of design and construction issues.
• Review design documents, change orders, punch lists, payment requisitions and contracts.
• Gather information to be used in job status reports.
• Visit various job sites as required in the performance of above duties.
• Perform other related tasks.

Minimum Requirements:

• Baccalaureate Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in architecture, construction management, engineering, environmental services or related course work.
• MUST HAVE A driver's license valid in New York State.

Assistant Project Manager I Estimated Annual Salary: $65,000