Associate Project Manager

Leo is a portfolio of trusted service companies operating under one brand. Our family includes Academy Locksmith, Firstline Lock & Door, First Choice Facilities, Caliber, CLM, Impact, and others - all Powered by Leo.

By operating as one team, we invest in our people, systems, and shared ways of working, while continuing to support the local teams and relationships that define our businesses. The result is consistent, reliable service and more opportunity for our people to grow and make an impact.

This position is responsible for (1) supporting the planning and execution of client projects such as rollouts, buildouts, and refreshes, (2) acting as a liaison between client and vendor partners to coordinate project activities, (3) learning to manage project scope, budgets, and timelines under the supervision of senior team members, and (4) developing the skills necessary to transition into a Project Manager role.

This position requires professionalism, organizational skills, and the ability to collaborate across departments.

This team primarily focuses on commercial interior construction projects with scopes including carpentry, interior finishes and fixtures, ceilings, lighting, flooring, equipment and more. Preference will be given to candidates with a background in these core offerings and facilities maintenance projects, especially those servicing strategic multi-site clients and logos.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Identify when escalation is needed and involve senior leadership to ensure projects meet service expectations.
• Participate in due diligence related to local municipalities and support expeditor communication as needed.
• Support the evaluation and vetting of subcontractor proposals and bids.
• Assist in the review and distribution of architectural drawings and project documentation.
• Gain exposure to margin management and cost tracking for client accounts.
• Identify opportunities for added value and report revenue growth potential to senior management.
• Coordinate with and support Project Specialists to ensure task completion and project milestones are met.
• Contribute to the development of project scopes and strategic plans based on client requirements.
• Assist with key performance indicator (KPI) tracking and reporting for project deliverables.
• Participate in site visits and walk-throughs to evaluate project progress and report findings to the senior team.
• Serve as a key point of contact for daily client communications via phone, email, and virtual meetings.
• Manage client budgets and project timelines, supporting senior staff in decision-making and issue resolution.
• Support the planning and execution of client projects such as rollouts, buildouts, and refreshes under the guidance of Senior Project Managers and the Director of Projects.

• Strong organizational skills
• Adaptable and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrates attention to detail and accuracy.
• Displays professional communication skills

This position does have supervisory responsibility.

A degree with 1+ years in construction related project administration, coordination, management or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. To perform this job successfully, an individual should have basic skills in a work order management system, proficiency in MS Office skills, and the willingness to expand their knowledge of interior and exterior commercial construction.

• This position works a fluctuating schedule Monday to Friday; flexibility is required
• This position requires extensive contact with people and infrequent travel.
• Physical Demands:
  Speaking, Listening, Writing, Sitting, Keystroke, Crouching, Kneeling, Reaching, Standing, Walking, Pushing, Pulling, Finger movement, Squatting, Grasping, Repetitive Motion, and Sedentary/ Light work, Climbing, requiring lifting up to 20lbs or up to 50lbs with assistance.
• Visual Demands:
  Visual acuity to perform activities such as viewing a computer terminal and reading.
• Environment
  
  Conditions:
  
  This position is subject to sufficient noise with an indoor environmental condition; protected from weather conditions, but not necessarily from temperature changes