What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Project Manager position at Northstar Construction Services?
Assistant Project Manager- Northstar Construction Services
Position Summary
The Assistant Project Manager position combines the principles of a Project Engineer and incorporates people and cost management. On a daily basis you will work closely with your Project Manager to ensure timely, quality and successful completion of a project. You may be solely responsible for a large segment of a project, and/or have Engineers/Interns reporting to you. This position is the next step in developing an employee’s managerial and communication skills.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist Project Manager in establishing the project chart of accounts, developing and updating the CPM construction schedule, developing subcontracts and purchase orders and producing a responsibility listing for entire project staff
- Provide administrative support to the Project Superintendent and leadership and training to the project staff and engineers
- Track, review and process Change Proposal Requests, Change Orders, Owner Payment Applications and, if applicable, claims
- Monitor job costs, maintain accurate reports and assist the Project Manager and Superintendent in preparing quantity reports, analyzing the labor costs and completing quarterly profit project records
- Assist in establishing, maintaining and leading the on-site Total Quality Management process
- Manage the preparation and executing of the Project closeout process
- Implement all applicable safety and EEO/affirmative action programs
Skills and Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering or related field preferred
- 3-5 years construction experience on relevant projects
- Advanced knowledge of construction principles/practices required
- Experience in managing field staff and building relationships with owners
- Geographically mobile and able to relocate within a region
- Strong work ethic and desire to work in a team environment
- Demonstrated track record of jobsite safety excellence
