Civil Assistant Project Manager

Purpose:  The Assistant Project Manager will help the Project Manager in all facets of assigned project (s), including, safety, planning, project schedule, project documentation, managing risk, profitability, and overall day-to-day operations, resulting in a profitable, well-constructed project.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Project Manager in analyzing profit projections monthly. Determine recommended action on overruns.
• Help prepare cost book, monitor costs and correct posting errors.
  
• Work alongside the Project Manager to execute subcontracts and purchase orders.
• Collaborate on the preparation and updates of project schedules. 
• Help determine the most cost-effective use of construction methods and use of personnel, material, and equipment.
• Assist the Project Manager in maintaining effective and efficient coordination of the field and office activities on assigned projects, including project scheduling activities.
• Partner with Project Manager to purchase major materials and award subcontracts at the most competitive price early enough to ensure timely delivery of materials and performance of subcontracts.
• Code and approve subcontractor and material invoices in a timely fashion.
• Help assemble, submit, and track monthly invoices to Owner.
  
• Monitor maintenance of as-built drawings with Superintendent, as required. Ensure as-built drawings are transferred to permanent records.
  
• Assist in the submittal process to ensure accuracy and timeliness to support project schedule.
• Work to resolve design/detail problems with owners, engineers, architects, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Prepare at various stages (pre-bid, post award, etc.) and update as necessary the project progress schedule in coordination with the Superintendent.
• Coordinate material deliveries and subcontract work in accordance with progress schedule and adjust as necessary due to changes.
  
• Act as the company representative/liaison with the Owner, Architect, and Engineer.

Qualifications/Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field required. 
• A minimum of 2 years in civil construction. 
• Ability to meet deadlines with attention to detail. 
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Must be a self-starter, team player and communicate in a professional manner.
• Extensive knowledge of construction costs and engineering principles.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, scheduling software and HCSS. Vista experience a plus, but not required.

Managed By:

Project Manager

Physical Demands:

• Work is normally performed in a typical office environment.
• The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
• Limited exposure to physical risk.
• Noise level in the office environment is usually quiet.
• While performing the duties of this role, employee will be required to sit, talk, and hear.
• Employee is occasionally required stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop or kneel.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust and focus.

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