What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Project Manager position at JRM Construction Management, LLC?
Job Summary
The Assistant Project Manager serves a vital function in the change order process of a project. This individual is responsible for accurately estimating the total costs associated with changes to a project. They review changes in scope and subcontractor pricing to prepare Change Order proposals to be presented for approval. A fast-paced position that requires fine attention to detail. The candidate must demonstrate the ability to work well under pressure.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Prepare accurate Change Orders from Work Orders and associated drawings and sketches; verify compliance with the following: contracted unit pricing, labor rates, contractual fees, overhead, and insurance.
- Perform and prepare detailed and accurate take-offs of all trades; estimating all necessary labor, materials equipment, and delivery costs to prepare thorough estimates.
- Accurately level all subcontractor pricing.
- Negotiate all subcontractor's pricing including the issuance of purchase orders.
- Work closely with the project managers of assigned projects and have a full understanding of the approved project budget, forecasting any changes.
- Track approved and pending change orders against the approved project budget.
- Provide the required information for rejected, modified, or approved change orders and invoices.
- Track and notify the project manager of any potential financial issues.
- Perform financial close-out of all assigned projects.
Qualifications and Skills
- Prior experience working within the construction industry with an understanding of construction project lifecycles is preferred
- Resourceful, driven, self-motivated individual who can manage detailed financial obligations and objectives
- Must be able to efficiently multi-task
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
- Ability to work well under the pressure of deadlines and meet them
- Demonstrate proficiency in reading commercial construction plans and specifications
Computer Systems
- Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook), Timberline (preferred but not required), On-Screen Takeoff (preferred but not required)
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