What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Project Manager (Construction) position at MOCA Systems, Inc.?
Position: Assistant Project Manager (Construction)
Location: St. Paul, MN
Hiring Range: $80,000 - $95,000 annually
Summary:
We are seeking an Assistant Project Manager to join our proven construction management team in support of our clients in the greater St. Paul, MN area. The incumbent will work directly in support of the Project Manager (PM), assisting with a wide array of tasks to further represent Owners and/or Developers, and to promote the project’s execution. The incumbent will interact with owner’s stakeholders, internal MSI project staff, contractors, and trade partners to ensure all facets of the construction project are successfully completed. The incumbent will coordinate with all pertinent public agencies to ensure project compliance; review and comment on construction-related documents and drawings; monitor and help ensure that the project budget and construction schedules accurately reflect the project’s status/progress; and draft correspondence and related communications as directed by the PM. In addition, the incumbent will assist in monitoring activities of the contractor(s) and trade partners, review their construction schedules and submittals, and coordinate responses to these parties’ inquiries through the Requests for Information (RFI) process. The incumbent will actively stay abreast of project status in the field, promote safety and keep field notes of observed construction activities, personnel, and developments.
Essential Functions:
MOCA Systems, Inc. (MSI) is a leading services and software provider for the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction industry. MSI delivers innovative solutions to Owners, Engineers, Architects, and Contractors working on some of the world’s largest, most complex construction projects. A profitable firm with offices across the United States and partners around the globe, MSI’s services and technology offerings ensure that projects are delivered on time and on budget and fulfill all Owner expectations. To learn more, visit mocasystems.com.
About MOCA Services
MOCA Services is a full-service provider for Owners in the design and construction industry. Our battle-tested programs help clients make their projects successful from project ideation, through construction, and to occupancy. MOCA Services is relationship-focused and provides solutions for on time, on budget, and on scope delivery of large, complex, and socially important projects. To learn more, visit mocaservices.com.
About MOCA Software: Touchplan®
Touchplan is the premier software offering of MOCA Systems, Inc. Used on the most projects, by the most users, to optimize the largest construction volume, Touchplan is the number one production planning and analytics platform. The real-time, cloud-based solution uses the collaborative foundation of the Last Planner System® to prevent schedule and budget slippage. It also provides Owners and Contractors the instant insights they need to track progress and anticipate problems on projects. To learn more, visit www.touchplan.io.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:
MOCA Systems, Inc. (“MSI”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of any kind: MSI is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at MSI are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. MSI will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. MSI encourages applicants of all ages.
Location: St. Paul, MN
Hiring Range: $80,000 - $95,000 annually
Summary:
We are seeking an Assistant Project Manager to join our proven construction management team in support of our clients in the greater St. Paul, MN area. The incumbent will work directly in support of the Project Manager (PM), assisting with a wide array of tasks to further represent Owners and/or Developers, and to promote the project’s execution. The incumbent will interact with owner’s stakeholders, internal MSI project staff, contractors, and trade partners to ensure all facets of the construction project are successfully completed. The incumbent will coordinate with all pertinent public agencies to ensure project compliance; review and comment on construction-related documents and drawings; monitor and help ensure that the project budget and construction schedules accurately reflect the project’s status/progress; and draft correspondence and related communications as directed by the PM. In addition, the incumbent will assist in monitoring activities of the contractor(s) and trade partners, review their construction schedules and submittals, and coordinate responses to these parties’ inquiries through the Requests for Information (RFI) process. The incumbent will actively stay abreast of project status in the field, promote safety and keep field notes of observed construction activities, personnel, and developments.
Essential Functions:
- Provide owner’s representation services on a large scale, multi-phase construction project, representing MOCA and the owner in a professional and competent manner.
- Coordinate, schedule, and participate in project meetings as needed, prepare meeting documents, and promote associated communications to address action items.
- Compose various reports and other correspondence for client personnel or internal MOCA staff.
- Assist the PM in monitoring and updating project budgets and schedules to meet the owner’s qualitative standards.
- With assistance from the MOCA team, track contractor field work and major construction milestones, provide input on the contractors’ construction schedules and submittals.
- Review and monitor contractor schedules for overall performance.
- Monitor that deliverables are completed on time and within budget, escalating problems as they arise.
- Participate in review of pay applications for accuracy and provide recommendations for payment.
- Monitor daily project logs, recording general descriptions of work performed, weather and schedule related items, incorporating same into project update documents and correspondence.
- Actively collaborate with PM, and perform other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience along with a minimum of 1-3 years previous experience or an associate’s degree and at least 6 years related experience.
- Exposure to or fundamental knowledge of construction means and methods along with strong written and oral communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Proven ability to assess and prioritize multiple tasks and demands.
- Strong attention to detail, specifically in relation to the monitoring and reporting on project costs and construction schedules and any variances.
- Proven ability to work with diversified stake holders within dynamic and at times politically sensitive projects (state and municipal government).
- Demonstrated experience planning, organizing, and preparing reports for client personal and internal staff with respect to the project status and/or progress.
- Ability to anticipate upcoming problems and provide recommendations to preserve the project’s intent, schedule, and budget.
- Software knowledge of MS Office suite and MS Project or other project management software.
- Ability to read blueprints, CAD files, and other construction related drawing and documents is a plus.
MOCA Systems, Inc. (MSI) is a leading services and software provider for the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction industry. MSI delivers innovative solutions to Owners, Engineers, Architects, and Contractors working on some of the world’s largest, most complex construction projects. A profitable firm with offices across the United States and partners around the globe, MSI’s services and technology offerings ensure that projects are delivered on time and on budget and fulfill all Owner expectations. To learn more, visit mocasystems.com.
About MOCA Services
MOCA Services is a full-service provider for Owners in the design and construction industry. Our battle-tested programs help clients make their projects successful from project ideation, through construction, and to occupancy. MOCA Services is relationship-focused and provides solutions for on time, on budget, and on scope delivery of large, complex, and socially important projects. To learn more, visit mocaservices.com.
About MOCA Software: Touchplan®
Touchplan is the premier software offering of MOCA Systems, Inc. Used on the most projects, by the most users, to optimize the largest construction volume, Touchplan is the number one production planning and analytics platform. The real-time, cloud-based solution uses the collaborative foundation of the Last Planner System® to prevent schedule and budget slippage. It also provides Owners and Contractors the instant insights they need to track progress and anticipate problems on projects. To learn more, visit www.touchplan.io.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:
MOCA Systems, Inc. (“MSI”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of any kind: MSI is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at MSI are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. MSI will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. MSI encourages applicants of all ages.
Salary : $80,000 - $95,000
