We are seeking an Assistant Project Manager that will assist in leading construction projects and developing cost estimates for new construction and renovation projects typically valued in the range of $250,000 to $2,000,000 range. This is a great career opportunity to develop skills in project management in the construction industry.

Essential Functions

Working knowledge of civil, architectural, structural, mechanical, and electrical disciplines and the capacity to understand unique project requirements. Analytical skills and the ability to effectively use a variety of estimating, scheduling, and reporting software tools. The ability to effectively communicate with management, subcontractors, customers, and outside stakeholders. Also, the successful candidate must have the ability to travel to different job sites within a designated geographical area.

Job Functions

Create detailed cost estimates that are organized by CSI divisions and arranged to follow the pricing format required by the project.

Provide high level scoping of the project to create the estimate summary and outsourcing control worksheets.

Facilitate outreach to subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers.

Visit project work sites, participate in pre-proposal meetings, clarify the scope of work, and prepare RFI's.

Evaluate projects for constructability and value-engineer cost savings.

Work closely with the project team and other stakeholders to develop strategy, competitive differentiation, and an overall understanding of the project.

Develop and manage the pre-proposal RFI process and list of clarifications and exceptions.

Develop Scope Summary Sheets (SSS).

Develop and/or manage the development of a preliminary bid schedule.

Understand Division 01 requirements and develop the General Conditions for the project.

Work closely with subcontractors, suppliers, and other stakeholders through the bid process to understand and capture the complete scope of each trade in the scope summary sheets and the estimate at large.

Manage bid receipt of subcontractor and supplier pricing.

Identify, understand, and manage all associated risks of the project as part of the proposal preparation process.

On occasion, negotiate subcontracts and purchase orders to assure that all project goals are being addressed.

Participate in industry networking functions and engage in life-long learning activities.

Minimum Qualifications

One to three years of experience in construction management;

Working knowledge of construction means and methods associated with civil and interior renovation projects;

Extremely detail-oriented with a demonstrated ability to organize and manage detailed analysis.

Enthusiasm, good attitude, trustworthiness, personal integrity and honesty;

Experience reading drawings;

Proficient with Excel and MS Office;

Prefer, but not required, experience with construction software such as On-Screen Takeoff, Planswift, Insite.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Fairfax, VA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Project management: 3 years (Preferred)
• Construction Project Managers: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person