Construction Assistant Project Manager; State College, PA

Construction Assistant Project Manager (State College, PA)

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Responsible for assisting project managers in coordinating the activities of a project to ensure quality and schedules are met and costs are controlled. This includes assisting with the planning, organization, and management of the day-to-day project operations.

• Assisting the project manager with the planning, organization, and management of the day-to-day project operations.
• Preparing CPM schedules on Microsoft Project.
• Assisting in the negotiating, writing and coordination of subcontracts.
• Troubleshooting and resolving complex issues arising on a project.
• Performing cost, labor and quantity tracking updates.
• Ensuring projects are executed in accordance with the corporate safety program.
• Taking responsibility for technical documents specific to the project. Becoming quickly knowledgeable with all related project specifications, design drawings, etc. Responsible for document control whether paper or electronic.
• Interfacing at a professional level with the engineers of record for the purpose of clarifying design intent of all documents.
• Providing technical guidance and direction to foremen in the field as required to ensure productivity and schedule.
• Assisting in ordering system components, major equipment and materials.
• Reviewing, approving and processing submittals to and from the engineer.
• Providing oversight to the RFI process.
• Providing quality customer service and follow-up to customers as needed.
• Attending regular meetings with the project team for planning and to assess progress.
• Conducting short-interval planning meetings with foremen, subcontractors and owners as needed.
• Demonstrating good leadership and communication to all staff.
• Assisting with equipment start-up coordination efforts.
• Assisting with obtaining appropriate project permits.
• Coordinating punch‑list and close‑out efforts.
• Other duties as assigned up to the level of seniority and experience.

• At least one internship within the design or construction related industry.
• Some knowledge of HVAC systems.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with various departments of the company as well as clients and subcontractors.
• Strong organizational, analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Detail‑oriented with the ability to multi‑task with a high sense of urgency.
• Strong computer skills (Outlook, Excel, Word, Project). Knowledge of AutoCAD and Blue Beam is a plus.
• Providing personal transportation for meetings and job sites away from the office; mileage reimbursed by McClure.
• Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree is preferred. A degree in construction management is a plus.
• Experience or interest in estimating is a plus.
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.

Position is full‑time Monday – Friday and is not a remote work position. This is a non‑management position.

McClure Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This Company considers candidates regardless of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. McClure is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer.