Position Description

Waypoint’s Assistant Project Manager is an individual who provides the knowledge and skill to support Waypoint’s Project Management and/or Field Operations in performing the technical aspects of managing building and civil related commercial and institutional construction projects. The Assistant Project Manager role in the Waypoint organization is a developmental position in which employees are provided an opportunity to develop a deeper understanding of the construction process and to develop management skills to advance within the Waypoint organization.

Essential Functions of Assistant Project Manager Position

Basic to good understanding of civil, architectural, mechanical, or electrical discipline. Good 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 peer group. Ability to travel to different jobsites

within a designated geographical area.

Assistant Project Manager Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager, Superintendent, or other management roles in the construction process throughout all phases of the life cycle of a project.
• Review and process shop drawings and other submittals that are required to document the construction process and maintain submittal logs.
• Review and process project RFIs and maintain RFI logs.

• Maintain drawings and revisions up to date & organized.

• Assist with the processing of change order administration in collecting vendor proposal, developing change order estimate, and submitting change order to client and vendors Establish, monitor, communicate and maintain project schedules utilizing scheduling software.
• Maintain and regularly produce reports utilizing WCI and client specific workflow software.
• Proactively identify issues that could lead to problems and facilitate solutions.
• Develop an understanding of how to maintain and require compliance with all contract terms and legal requirements that govern the project to prevent rework and delays.
• Participate in project progress meetings and maintain/distribute meeting records as required.

• Collect and compile all project closeout documents such as O&Ms, as-builts, letters of warranty, & extra stock

• Assist with the evaluation of projects for constructability and value-engineer cost savings.
• Assist in the management of the project permit application, tracking, and closeout.
• Proactively identify issues that could lead to problems and facilitate solutions.
• Participate in life-long learning opportunities and professional development.

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Engineering or Construction Management with 2-3 years of experience with a general contractor or 5 years of directly related experience with no degree.
• Experience with Federal or Army Corps USACE projects is preferred. 
• A basic to good understanding of construction means, and methods associated with the renovation of commercial and institutional buildings and site work related tasks.
• Solid understanding/proficiency with spreadsheets, email and other software used in the construction industry.
• Current safety credentials to include OSHA 30
• General understanding of the construction industry
• Highly organized and an understanding of urgency to perform their tasks.
• Legal working status required.

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