Construction Assistant Project Manager

Jokake Construction Services - Construction Assistant Project Manager

Jokake’s Need:
Jokake Construction is looking for a Construction Assistant Project Manager who is an ambitious, proactive partner who excels in an environment of empowerment, ownership and growth potential based on performance and self-motivation. This is a great opportunity for someone who is experienced and who enjoys when their efforts have a positive direct impact on their own success and the success of the company.

Assistant Project Manager’s Skills & Experience:
• Minimum of three of experience managing commercial construction projects or in a related position is required.
• Four-year Bachelor of Science degree in construction management or civil, mechanical, or electrical engineering is preferred.
• Experience assisting with and leading the management efforts of the following types of office, retail, hospitality, food services projects and related jobs:
o Commercial tenant improvement projects
o Commercial ground up projects
o Commercial projects in occupied spaces
o Projects valued between $2 million

• Experience assisting with and leading the management efforts of projects and a project team from the bid process, through job start and close-out.
• The skillset to lead larger and more complex projects independently and simultaneously.
• The ability to performing conceptual estimating and bidding with little to no assistance.
• The skillset to take over an in-progress project and efficiently, identify and resolve issues with little to no assistance.
• Must be capable of verifying layout per design drawings and have a clear understanding of details and finishes.
• Negotiates, writes, and executes owner contracts and subcontract agreements with oversight from the Senior Project Manager.
• Manage client change orders, submittals, and invoices.
• Manages job performance for financial success with oversight from the Senior Project Manager.
• Conducts permit process and maintains good standing with all jurisdiction agencies.
• Skillset and willingness to train and mentor Project Administrators and Project Engineers.
• Builds collaborative internal relationships with operations and non-operations departments.

Assistant Project Manager’s Technical Skills & Competencies:
• Possess a strong working knowledge of Pre-construction services especially conceptual estimating, forecasting, scheduling and design review.
• Aptitude to research and comprehend local markets and make productive business decisions based on changing conditions.
• Proficient in managing a project from beginning to end including sourcing potential business, estimating and close out.
• Skilled in creating and following CPM schedules with multiple scheduling software products.
• Deep knowledge of construction related contracts and the ability to understand them from the owner’s and GC perspectives.
• Intermediate comprehension of the insurance, bonding and risk management needs of construction projects.
• Aptitude to comprehend and support Jokake’s Safety Program as well as adhere to the applicable jurisdiction’s codes and laws.
• Skilled at utilizing project management software to manage and execute projects.
• Experience working with Bluebeam is preferred.
• Intermediate plus, knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft Projects

Assistant Project Manager’s Traits & Qualities:
• Self-Starting producer who excels when empowered to develop, maintain, and grow their business portfolio.
• Dynamic personality with the ability to succeed in a cross-functional, collaborative, team-based environment.
• A problem solver who is adapt at identifying issues or potential issues and comfortably resolving them and making decisions with little to no supervision.
• The ability to interface with clients/partners and professionally determine, confirm, and meet goals and expectations.
• Ability to learn quickly, adapt and flex in response to competing business demands and changing priorities.
• The ability to communicate professionally and effectively through all mediums, to staff, management, peers, business partners, clients, and visitors.
• Motivated, competitive, and proactive in addressing challenges and opportunities.
• Ethical, trustworthy and must be able to always maintain confidentiality.
• Strong organizational skills with a high attention to detail and the ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Ability to multitask in a high volume, fast paced environment

Jokake Provides:
• A generous salary that ranges depending on experience and skillset.
• Competitive bonus opportunities
• Healthcare Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision
• Offer 401k, Life Insurance and more
• Ongoing training and opportunities for experience and financial growth through a tiered position structure.
• Opportunity to join an employee owned company

Who is Jokake Construction?
An award-winning company, Jokake Construction Services is a full-service commercial general contractor that delivers an exceptional experience to its clients through pre-construction, ground-up construction and tenant improvements. Jokake is celebrating its 42nd year in business and its 17th year as an employee-owned business.

Visit www.Jokake.com for more information

Jokake Construction Services is committed to equal opportunity in all aspects of employment, including recruiting, hiring, promotions, transfers demotions, layoffs or terminations, compensation, benefits, training, company sponsored education, social and recreational programs or events, and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment.

Jokake assures equal employment opportunity in all its employment policies and practices. These policies and practices are administered without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, gender, disability, marital status, veteran status or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local law, regulation or ordinance.

Salary : $9,000 - $80,000