Assistant Project Manager

Company Overview

Headquartered in Bensalem PA and founded in 1999, EDA Contractors holds an extensive portfolio of experience related to the exterior envelope of commercial, institutional, and industrial buildings. EDA achieves excellence by integrating design knowledge, continuous training, and accountability into every facet of the company.

EDA provides a wide range of comprehensive services: Air & Vapor Barriers, Green Roof Systems, Masonry, Repair & Maintenance, Roofing & Sheetmetal, Glass & Glazing, Siding & Wall Panels, Slate & Copper Roofing, and Waterproofing.

EDA is a growth and customer-oriented organization. We are proud to foster a workplace culture that has been recognized with several Top Workplace awards.

Job Summary

This is a tremendous opportunity for an individual who wants to join a specialty contractor that performs work on many of the largest construction projects in the Northeast. The candidate must have experience in exterior envelope construction. Responsible for project scheduling, material and subcontractor procurement, construction coordination, site logistics, project change management, and budget forecasts. Position also requires customer interaction at a very high level.

This opportunity is based out of our Elizabeth, NJ office.

Job Responsibilities

• Attend contract start up meetings. Review the contract scope, plans, specifications, and estimate. Gain an understanding of the various systems for each project.
• Introduce the project team to our customer with contact information, roles and responsibilities within a week after the start-up meeting.
• Assist the project manager in the material buyout process. Create and transmit requests for quotation. Understand schedule and material lead times.
• Understand detail requirements of competing manufacturers. Present that information to the project manager to include a labor factor in the final purchasing decision.
• Assist the project manager in the procurement of subcontractors. Create and transmit bid packages to potential subs. Establish due dates for pricing on all packages and press them to make the dates.
• Review the contract specifications. Create a submittal log based on the specifications. Communicate submittal requirements and deadlines for submission to our subcontractors.
• Create submittal packages with the guidance of the project manager. Organize the transfer of information with the customer. Be specific with transmittals so that anyone receiving the package can easily understand where we intend to use the products.
• Track the submittals. Be proactive with our customer to ensure the information is reviewed and returned in a timely manner.
• Complete the manufacturer’s warranty application. Request an assembly letter for system clarity.
• Execute document control for each project. Update working plans and specifications as the project changes.
• Purchase material with the guidance of the project manager.
• Create a project in PlanGrid and invite the team members. Upload the shop drawings. Use the PlanGrid procedures check list as a guide to include all of the required information in the Documents and set up the Tasks categories. Email job specific timesheets and T&M tickets to the foreman as Excel files.
• Assist the project manager in the submission of all change order requests. Follow up bi-weekly until they are approved or voided. Track this information on the change order log. Update the change order log monthly. Press our customer to write change orders in a timely manner. Consult the estimator before agreeing to any deduct change orders.
• Create as-built roof drawings to depict all the mechanical curbs and penetrations. Compare this information to the current contract documents. Submit a change order request for anything outside our scope.
• Work with the project manager to procure all warranty and closeout information. Track warranties from the pre-construction applications to submission to the owner. Include our subcontractor’s warranty requirements.
• Proficient with MS based office software applications
• Project site visits may be needed (valid driver’s license required)

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree in construction, Engineering or related field or combination of education and work experience
• Strong and demonstrated attention to detail, accuracy and thoroughness.
• Ability to multi-task and take direction.
• Knowledge of Construction Industry
• Proficient in Excel, Word, and Adobe

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Health insurance with medical, dental and vision
• 401K eligible after 2 months, company matching up to 4% after one (1) year of employment
• Performance based merit increase
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Companywide events

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This information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications.

EDA Contractors is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. EDA Contractors does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. Here at EDA Contractors we strive to promote and sustain a culture of diversity, inclusion, and belonging every day.

For more information about EDA, please visit our website at www.edacontractors.com

Principals only, recruiters please don’t contact any EDA employee about this job post. No phone calls or emails will be accepted.