Assistant Project Manager

Kelco Construction, Inc. has an immediate opening for an entry level to 5 years Project Engineer for Sitework and Landscape projects. The position is responsible for developing shop drawings, submittals and RFI’s; document Control; effectively communicating with members of the project team, vendors and subcontractors; and other activities related to project engineering. We prefer candidates with a bachelors in Civil Engineering, Landscape Architecture, Landscape Industries, or related field. Candidates without a University degree, but with adequate related project experience, will also be considered.

Projects include small to large site civil, mid-rise to high-rise outdoor terraces, foundations, small building, parks, athletic facilities, streetscapes and landscape.

Under the Supervision Of The Project Manager, Duties Include

• Perform take-offs and measurements on civil, architectural and landscape drawings.
• Develop RFI’s and coordinate between the client and the field crew.
• Prepare Submittals, submit to the Architect and Construction Manager, and track status is a submittal log. Distribute returned submittals to Kelco field team and necessary Subcontractors.
• Quality assurance through regular site inspections, ensuring correct materials are onsite per approved Submittals and that work is being performed per drawings, specifications and RFI’s.
• Perform cost management exercises including materials and labor data entry / tracking.
• Procore short term materials to the project and assist with long lead materials and Subcontractor buyouts.
• Reports to the Project Manager and works closely with field personnel including the Site Superintendent and Foremen. Manages day to day tasks of interns if applicable to the project.
• Organize and maintain drawings, sketches, and other project document changes.
• Prepare short term lookahead construction schedules and assist with development of the master schedule including material lead times. Ensure that quality inspections are booked per the lookahead schedule.
• Drafting shop drawings and details in AutoCad with the ability to solve drawing detail issues (preferred)

Requirements

• Entry Level to 5 years’ experience
• Organized and able to manage time and administrative compliance
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Experience managing multiple projects and ability to multi-task
• Proficient in MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Project)
• Proficient in AutoCad (preferred)
• Experience in Procore (preferred)
• Follows workplace and vehicle safety procedures consistently

Compensation/Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Bonus potential
• 401k
• Medical and Dental Plans
• Great growth potentia

About Us

For four decades now, Kelco Construction has set the standard for landscape construction excellence in the New York Tri-State region. The focus is and always has been on exceeding customer expectations by providing quality workmanship, exceptional service, and unbeatable value. Our team of sitework and landscape construction experts has built some of our area’s most celebrated and complex landscapes, and our clients look to us for solutions and results. Our full suite of construction services can take on any sitework or landscape project at any scale or condition. With our company’s unrivaled experience, Kelco’s dedicated professionals are true innovators and pioneers within the industry.

Industry

• Construction

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $62,400.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) 4% Match
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Dental insurance
• Fuel card
• Health insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Compensation package:

• Bonus opportunities
• Weekly pay

Experience level:

• 1 year

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $62,400