Assistant Project Manager

Block Companies is a full-service General Contractor and co-developer, experienced across an extensive range of multifamily projects. Our chief focus is the development and construction of affordable housing in the markets we serve, which include Louisiana, Texas, Georgia, and North Carolina. Building long lasting relationships with our employees and clients is a cornerstone of our business.

Experience

• 2 years of multi-family/commercial experience or relevant educational background.
• Experience with wood framed construction projects.
• Previous experience with multi-family product types; (for example: wrap, podium & garden).
• Assistance with day-to-day project management, development and maintenance of schedules, submittals, RFIs and overall project success.
• Familiarity with project controls, close out documentation, cost, and risk management.
• Close collaboration with all members of the project team, client, design team and regional leadership.
• Prior working experience with governmental agencies preferred; (HUD, FEMA, GLO, etc.)

Responsibilities/Qualifications:

• Reports to SPM/PM to achieve overall project success. Work closely with field staff to ensure project success. Including financial, schedule, quality, and safety standards.
• Manage and mentor project team members (field engineers).
• Detailed/hands-on knowledge of project scope and status.
• Assist with pay applications, document compliance, and ensure all requirements are met for cash flow purposes.
• Assist with project controls, schedule updates, project documentation, weekly/monthly reports, submittal approval process, RFI process, project documentation management, pay applications punch list & project closeout.
• Assist with timely project buyout in collaboration with project manager, pre-construction team and in cooperation with compliance team.
• Participate in scope of work development and subcontract execution process.
• Assist with project cost control and change management.
• Complete management of Procore, ensure it is being utilized and updated for all aspects of the project.
• Ability to manage and complete multiple tasks.
• Routinely meet deadlines with a high level of quality.
• Assist with weekly project team meetings to review and agree on project status and work activities required to be completed.

Skills:

• Strong communicator.
• Working knowledge of Green Building Techniques.
• Flexible and detail-oriented team player.
• Ability to identify and resolve complex issues.
• Understanding of building processes, systems and types of construction.
• Cost estimating, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Computer skills in MS Office, Procore, Bluebeam, and scheduling software (MS Project, Primavera or similar).
• A strong work ethic and a "can-do" attitude
• Motivation and leadership of subcontractors and other entities.

Education/Training:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience in construction management, engineering, or related field.
• OSHA 30 certification, CPR & First Aid certification.
• Certified operator as needed.

Benefits:

• Annual salary is commensurate with education and work experience
• 401K
• Comprehensive Health benefit coverage
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Vehicle allowance
• Fuel card

This job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of the Company.