What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Project Manager position at Optimum Construction?
OPTIMUM CONSTRUCTION, INC. is one of New England’s foremost construction managers and general contractors with a broad portfolio of projects for commercial, corporate, healthcare, housing, and institutional clients.
Our culture is defined by our simple purpose – Build Better Relationships & Better Buildings . We believe taking the time to really know people (each other, our clients, our subs) to be the key behind creating value and leading projects that connect people in New England.
Our team is growing. Optimum is hiring a full-time Assistant Project Manager to help us continue this great work and serve as a key team member of the project team. This position will be responsible for assisting in leading project teams within the construction projects from the preconstruction and construction phase through closeout with the Project Manager. Duties include identifying clients' or stakeholders’ project needs and goals, creating detailed plans to successfully complete projects, and organizing and storing project reports and documents for the Portland, Maine office location.
Essential Functions
- Assist in total project responsibility, scheduling, safety, staff compliance, buyouts, pay applications, monthly job status meetings, and quality control.
- Assist in managing client relationships, project planning, project document management, and assist in leading weekly subcontractor meetings.
- Assume full responsibility for submittal logs and submittals, RFI logs and RFIs.
- Assist in reviewing change orders with the General Contractor and Sub-contractors.
- Assist in scheduling and / or facilitating the various project meetings.
- Have thorough knowledge of all major project issues and priorities.
- Keep superiors informed concerning the progress of the project and any issues that might affect the schedule, budget or status of the project.
- Assist in close out of the project.
- Maintain and complete site reports (during all stages of production).
Qualifications
Benefits
Optimum Construction Inc. offers a competitive salary and generous benefits package including medical and dental insurance; 401(K) with company matching; Paid Time Off (PTO) earned plus company-paid holidays; professional development; and a collaborative, rewarding culture rooted in a set of Core Values that we believe results in shared success. To learn more visit, https : / / www.optimumconstruction.com / heart.
Optimum Construction Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization. Optimum Construction makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
Applications and Submissions
Candidates can apply online or send a resume and letter of interest including job history and salary requirements.
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