What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Project Manager position at Bensonwood Homes?
Assistant PM’s support PM-I and PM-II's in all aspects of a project including, planning,
scheduling, bookkeeping/budgeting, managing documents in both Smartsheets and
FileMaker, site visits and other tasks required for ensuring projects are completed on time
and within budget. As Assistant PM’s gain more experience, they will begin to take on
leadership roles for projects with simple complexity and lower budgets.
Key Responsibilities:
Project Planning and Scheduling:
- Assist in developing detailed project plans, scope of work breakdowns, and project
- Create and maintain project timelines, milestones, and critical path analysis.
- Monitor project progress against the schedule and identify potential delays.
- Initiate milestone invoices and corresponding letters
- Identify and order long lead time items and tempo components
Budget Management:
- Track project costs and expenditures against the budget
- Prepare job cost reports and identify cost variances
- Assist in managing change orders and their impact on the budget
- Assist in managing contract allowances and monitoring costs throughout the
- Prepare payment requisitions for commercial construction projects
- Coordinate with subcontractors, including issuing purchase orders, reviewing
- Conduct subcontractor meetings and address any issues arising
Site Administration:
- Conduct regular site visits to monitor project progress and quality
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations and procedures
- Maintain project documentation, including meeting minutes, RFIs, and change
Communication and Reporting:
- Prepare project milestone letters for clients and internal stakeholders
- Facilitate communication between the project team, subcontractors, and clients
- Attend project meetings and document key decisions
- Compile owner’s manuals at project close out
Other Duties:
- Assist with permit applications and approvals
- Review construction drawings and specifications
- Support the Project Manager in resolving project issues and conflicts
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the project team
- Minimum Requirements
o Or - HS Diploma/Equivalent with 4 years of relevant construction experience
- Project Complexity
o Small scale TF – Less than $250k
o TF Pass-through – Less than $100k
o Millwork Projects – Less than $100k
o Warranty tasks – Less than $50k
- Requirements to move on
o Ready for solo management of single-family residential projects
- Starting salary
More about Bensonwood and our values:
Our commitment to quality craftsmanship and next-generation technology is reflected in our approach to creating homes and commercial structures that prioritize the health and wellbeing of people and the planet. We specialize in customizable standards-based architecture and offer fully custom design/build services for projects requiring the highest levels of energy efficiency and minimal on-site building time.
Teamwork and inclusivity are important aspects of our company culture. We believe that diverse perspectives and experiences are critical to achieving our goals, and we are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels valued and respected. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage women and minorities to apply.
At Bensonwood we recognize that a good work ethic is important, there is always room for improvement, and we are constantly seeking ways to do better. We prioritize continuous improvement by staying up-to-date with the latest industry standards and trends, and by always looking for ways to innovate and improve our processes.
We believe that everyone on our team plays an important role in achieving our goals, and that nobody is above a job that needs to be done. We approach our work with humility, recognizing that we are part of a larger community and that our actions have an impact.
Our commitment to sustainability is at the core of everything we do, and we take every opportunity to minimize waste and prioritize the use of bio-based non-toxic and low embodied energy materials. Whether it's a small task or a large project, we approach every job with the same level of dedication and attention to detail, because we know that each and every action we take has an impact on our community and our planet.
Salary : $50,000 - $250,000
