Assistant Project Manager - Construction

Plans, directs, manages and provides oversight of assigned project. Oversees all phases of the building process, making sure the project is completed on time and within scope and budget. Manage projects from the beginning to the end.

Essential Functions:

• Own and manage entire project; can lead an entire project team to achieve desired outcome.
• Display superior knowledge regarding contracts and agreements.
• Approve invoices, update beginning of project and closeout documents
• Ensure projects are delivered with a level of quality that meets/exceeds requirements.
• Develop strategies to mitigate cost overruns and maximize project profitability.
• Manage monthly change order process
• Proactively monitor project material and equipment submittal/approval/fabrication/delivery status for the project to mitigate the impact on quality, schedule, and cost.
• Assemble accurate budget pricing utilizing estimating applications and technical resources.
• Create a sense of confidence and trust with the client through open and ongoing communication.
• Build and maintain relationships with individuals at all levels, internally and externally.
• Effectively negotiate change order settlements with clients that maximize profitability and without damaging relationships.
• Utilize project-level relationships to proactively identify and create new project opportunities for the company.
• Ensure compliance with required federal, state, local, industry, contractual, quality, safety, and company regulations, standards, specifications, and best practices.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and skills:

• Construction Project Filing/Document Management experience
• Experience Maintaining logs
• Experience Managing RFIs ,AIAs, and Closeouts
• Finance/Invoicing experience, preferred
• Possesses knowledge of the building trades
• Knowledge of construction quality, health, and safety standards

Technical Required

· Strong computer skills and high level of proficiency in MS Office products with ability to learn company-specific programs

· Detailed oriented

Communication and Soft Skills

· Resilient to coping with conflicting demands

· Ability to prioritize duties and work under pressure

· Strong negotiation and conflict management skills

· Excellent interpersonal skills

· Able to work independently as well as part of an effective team

· Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Other

· Willing and able to work from our office

Education and Experience:

· Bachelor's Degree in related field required (Construction Management Preferred)

· Some Construction Industry experience required

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.15 - $28.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 48 per week

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Commute:

• Beecher, IL 60401 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22 - $28