Assistant Project Manager Southtree Commercial Construction

Position:
Assistant Project Manager
Department: Construction
Reports To: Project Manager/Senior Project Manager

Overview:
The Construction Assistant Project Manager’s role is to assist the Project Manager/Senior Project
Manager in facilitating all phases of construction projects from preconstruction hand-off to project
completion, ensuring that they are completed on time, within budget, and in compliance with quality
standards and safety regulations. This role involves coordinating resources, managing budgets,
communicating with clients, and supervising project teams to deliver successful projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Planning and Coordination:
  • Coordinate with architects, engineers, subcontractors, and other stakeholders to ensure project objectives are met.
  • Review project designs and plans to identify potential issues and risks before construction begins.
  • Conduct regular site inspections to ensure work is progressing according to plan and meets quality standards.
• Budget Management:
  • Track expenditures, and ensure the project stays within financial constraints.
  • Assist with contract negotiations with vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors to ensure
    competitive pricing and adherence to quality standards.
• Timeline and Schedule Management:
  • Monitor progress regularly, adjusting schedules as needed to accommodate delays or
    unforeseen issues.
  • Work with Superintendent to ensure timely delivery of materials, equipment, and labor
    resources to keep the project on track.
• Risk Management and Problem-Solving:
  • Identify potential risks or issues that could impact the project’s success and work with
    project manager to develop contingency plans.
    o Proactively resolve conflicts, delays, and other challenges that arise during the course of
    the project.
  • Ensure compliance with safety regulations and best practices, working with the
  • Superintendent to address any safety concerns that arise on-site.
• Client and Stakeholder Communication (in conjunction with Project Mgr./Sr. Project Mgr.):
  • Serve as a point of contact for clients, stakeholders, and team members regarding
    project updates and progress.
  • Maintain regular communication with all involved parties to ensure project expectations
    are met.
  • Promptly communicate issues to Southtree management as needed.

Qualifications:

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Building Construction, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture or a related field.
• Experience:
  
  Project management experience is a plus.
• Skills:
  • Strong knowledge of construction processes, safety standards, and regulations.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and negotiation skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
  • Strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
  • Comfortable reading and understanding blueprints and construction drawings.

Working Conditions:

• Full-time position, with occasional overtime depending on project needs.
• Frequent site visits to construction sites.
• Availability to respond to project emergencies and off-hours issues as required.