Assistant Project Manager

Assistant Project Manager

The Assistant Project Manager helps manage the overall project direction, completion/financial outcome and administers both the owner and subcontractor relationships for assigned projects. The Assistant Project Manager helps with responsibility for directing and mentoring on-site staff. The position requires business management acumen and must demonstrate strong leadership, organizational, and time management skills and strong communication and client service skills.

Major duties and responsibilities include:

• Practices implementation of Operation Zero and all Manhattan safety policies
• All qualities/ responsibilities of a Project Engineer 2, plus:
• Participates in Conflict Resolution Process with Owners
• Participate in Change Order Negotiations with Subcontractors
• Prepares Job Cost Budget updates
• Provide Preconstruction Assistance
• Assist with Trade Bid Packages and Scope Presentation
• Participate in Pre-Con Meetings
• Assists in Bid Day or Precon pricing efforts
• Review subcontracts and Purchase Orders
• Participates in Project Close-Out Process
• Coordinates the project close-out process
• Prepare and distribute GC and Architect/Owner Punch List and assist Superintendent in Punch List completion
• Prepares and completes Close-Out Documents, Record Drawings, O&M Manuals and Warranties
• Assist in the Generation of Owner SOV/ Pay Apps
• Participates in the preparation of the Project Execution plan
• Assists in the preparation and issuing of Subcontractor Information / Welcome Package
• Attend Owner/Architect Meetings
• Monitor Construction Activities - select trades
• Assists the Superintendent in the management of subcontractors and vendors
• Participates in position training when scheduled by management
• Coordinates input to develop the project schedule
• Assists in the preparation of a two-week look ahead schedule
• Generate Project Execution Plan
• Review Inspection and Test Data
• Conduct Quality Control Inspections
• Understand Quality means- compliance with Contract Documents & Requirements
• Responsible for conducting themselves in accordance with our Guiding Principles and exhibiting attributes matching the Way We Work.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job skills and abilities guidelines include:

• Has completed OSHA 30-Hour Safety Certification and First Aid & CPR Training and Certification.
• Computer knowledge and efficiency, including Microsoft Office products
• Proven experience in Manhattan document control and schedule software
• Thorough understanding of the industry
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Good math/accounting skills
• Strong management skills
• Functions effectively as part of a team
• Ability to develop or maintain relationships with clients
• Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality at all times
• Dependability
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Strong decision-making/problem-solving skills

Minimum qualifications include:

• Bachelor's Degree
  - Construction Management, Engineering or equivalent. May substitute required education degree with related experience on a one-to-one basis
• 4 years of industry experience

Working conditions and physical efforts include:

• You must be adaptable to all types of weather conditions and traverse and inspect all areas of a construction job site, including walking, climbing, reaching, bending, crawling, or stretching.
• Ability to physically stand, bend, sit for long periods, and squat throughout the day.
• Ability to repeat the same movements.
• Ability to communicate effectively to participate fully in meetings, video conferences, and phone calls.
• Ability to compose, send, and reply to emails and written correspondence.
• Must be able to lift, pull, or move up to 50 pounds at a time.
• Travel may be required occasionally, primarily in the metropolitan area but sometimes domestically (must have a valid Driver's License).
• Exposure to characteristic construction site hazards.

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