Project Assistant

Company Description

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Role Description

This is a entry-level, full-time on-site role as a Project Assistant at AmeriMex Drywall, LLC in Smithfield, NC. The Project Assistant will be responsible for supporting day-to-day project activities, estimating, assisting with project planning, coordinating schedules, communicating with stakeholders, and ensuring project documentation is accurate and up to date.

Estimating

• Review proposal specifications, drawings, geotechnical information, labor and material requirements, prepare itemized lists, conduct site walks, and attend pre-bid meetings to determine the scope of work and contents of the estimate
• Prepare estimates by calculating the complete takeoff of the scope of work. Determine cost effectiveness. Accurately quantify and price the labor, equipment, materials, and subcontractors needed to perform the work
• Write detailed scopes of work, including pertinent terms and conditions, inclusions, and exclusions for bid proposals
• Interface with Owners and Architects/Engineers to provide necessary price, proposal, and value management information
• Follow up on submitted proposals and be prepared to discuss in weekly estimating meetings
• Support Operations Staff as required
• Maintain knowledge of relevant software, i.e. takeoff, estimate/bid creation, scheduling, office management, customer relationship management
• When feasible, visit current project sites to learn about productions and construction activities' means and methods utilized by field personnel

Business Development and Operations

• Actively engage in Business Development activities alongside other departments
• Keep up to date with current market trends
• Interface with Owners, GCs, Architects/Engineers, and other contacts to develop future bid opportunities
• Research future opportunities and projects by personal contacts or online search engines
• Attend relevant industry events and participate in business development with Owners, Architects/Engineers, vendors, and other contractors
• Encouraged to take part, participate, and be engaged in industry or relevant trade group association committees, boards, etc.
• Participate in Hand-Off Meetings with Project Managers & Field Staff
• Provide estimating support for change orders as needed
• Participate in project Kick-Off meetings with Operations Staff
• Participate in Post Project Review Meetings with Operations Staff

Qualifications

• Project Coordination, Scheduling, and Stakeholder Communication skills
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Ability to work in a fast-paced construction environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in project management software/tools
• Ability to navigate a future or active construction site to evaluate existing conditions
• Ability to travel to prebid meetings/site visits.
• Attendance at mandatory company events in NC as needed
• Experience in construction industry is a plus
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field is a plus
• Bilingual is a plus (Spanish)