What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Assistant Project Manager 1 position at DOWL?
Summary
Together with the Construction Project Manager, the Assistant Construction Project Manager is responsible for managing, monitoring, and delivering construction services that are high-quality, profitable and result in client satisfaction. The person in this position understands many aspects of a multidisciplinary project and learn how to fit each task together for successful project implementation. Due to the field nature of this position, applicants must have the ability to travel away from their home location for extended periods of time to work on-site at construction projects. The position may also require night shift and / or weekend work as necessary. An Assistant Construction Project Manager must demonstrate a high level of construction knowledge along with providing trusted leadership, guidance and mentoring to less experienced team members as necessary. This position requires a high level of contractor and client relations, staff leadership and business management responsibilities. This role also requires great interpersonal skills, a strong work ethic, solid judgement, and a desire to learn and grow. An Assistant Construction Project Manager is expected to work well with others, absorb and apply constructive criticism, and work on projects independently, but seek guidance from more experienced members of the team as necessary.
Job Responsibilities and Duties
To be successful in this position, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Software
- Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Project) - Proficient
- Projectwise, Newforma, Deltek Vison, UKG, Bluebeam - Proficient
Technical Expertise
Teamwork, Communication, and Leadership
Demonstrates great communication and collaboration skills in both a leadership and supporting role. Interact with clients, teaming partners, and contractors resulting in client satisfaction. Takes responsibility for personal and staff results and proactively seeks to assist and mentor others.
Project Schedule and Delivery
Works with Construction Project Managers with planning and development of project schedules that balances client needs and internal capacity. Oversees the on-time submittal of technical work products and deliverables. Schedules / leads internal and external project meetings to maintain project progress. Coordinates with resource managers to ensure adequate staffing is assigned to projects.
Understanding Scope and Budget
Prepares scope of work and fee breakdowns with limited oversight resulting in financial success for the firm. Monitors project financials, burn rate, and earned value and takes appropriate action to make adjustments as needed. Identifies project change(s) (e.g., scope, schedule, budget, project team, client team) quickly and works with Construction Project Managers to obtain contract amendments or conduct other change management activities as needed.
Business Development, Marketing, and Industry Standards
Works with Project Managers on business development and marketing efforts by meeting with clients and teaming partners, identifying leads for future work, identifying which leads are the best to pursue, positioning the firm to win those projects, and collaborating with others to successfully propose and win.
Client Interaction
Frequent communications with clients and teaming partners during project meetings,
industry conferences, and other events. Serves as a company ambassador that fosters client satisfaction and loyalty.
Other
Other duties as assigned.
Level of Work / Accountability
Works independently with minimal oversight by providing management and leadership on multiple projects of moderate size and complexity. Contributes to the development of scope, schedule, and budget for projects. Shares responsibility for project quality, client satisfaction, and financial outcomes of assigned projects.
Supervisory Duties
May be a supervisor :
Education and / or Experience
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
Geographical locations are taken into consideration with respect to compensation.
