Assistant Construction Project Manager

Department: Construction

Status: Exempt

Principal Objective of the Position: The Assistant Construction Project Manager will ensure the timely and economic completion of each project assigned. The Assistant Construction Project Manager will concur with the mission of RealAmerica Construction, LLC to provide a service of high quality through excellent internal and external customer relationships.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

Training/Education

• College degree in construction field or equivalent experience
• 5-7 years of relevant experience in multi-family housing construction
• Ability to manage multiple projects at various phases.
• Ability to master project-specific software systems including, but not limited to: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.) Outlook, Procore, Blue Beam and/or Adobe software
• Experience working with smartphones, iPads, and tablets.
• AutoCAD experience is a plus.
• OSHA 30-Hour Certification
• CPR/AED Certification

Experience/Skills

• Ability to prioritize responsibilities and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective time management skills
• Sound written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to think analytically and manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and professionally with a strong focus on business writing and verbal skills.
• Mastery of building processes and best practices is required.
• Ability to organize necessary resources, people, processes, time and tools to meet tight schedules, client expectations and conflicting priorities to achieve desired results.
• Ability to work with numerous contractors and subcontractors in an efficient manner.
• Ability to update project management software.
• Maintain positive relationships with customers, contractors, suppliers, and other employees.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Include the following but are not limited to the job specifications contained herein. Additional duties or job functions that can be performed safely may be required as deemed necessary by supervisory personnel.

• Review the construction contract and or lease documents to understand the obligations of RealAmerica Construction, LLC as they pertain to design, budget, schedule and other construction related issues.
• Assist to ensure that the design work of the Architect, Engineers and various design/build subcontractors is proceeding as scheduled and is in coordination with each other’s design work.
• Assist to ensure that the design meets or exceeds the intent of the construction contract documents and or lease, specifications, and Owner’s intent.
• Assist to ensure that the design criteria will proceed in accordance with the construction budget as established through preconstruction.
• Assist Preconstruction & Estimating Manager in interviewing, scope review and selection of subcontractors and vendors.
• Secure and obtain all necessary building permits, including city, state and local, finalize all permits required, certificate of occupancy, substantial completion, etc.
• Meet with the Preconstruction Team to prepare a project execution plan as to how the project will be constructed.
• Promote a team relationship with the Construction Superintendent and work closely to achieve required project results. Help ensure Superintendents are adhering to their Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Form the project execution plan, develop a construction schedule that will incorporate any owner special conditions or milestone dates that will allow a successful completion of the construction effort.
• If applicable, incorporate subcontractor and supplier information into our master vendor database.
• Finalize the master project schedule and issue for construction, continually update as construction progresses.
• Ensure that the main contract matches construction drawings, and that subcontractor scopes of work are inclusive with plans and specifications.
• Keep all information in Procore up to date.
• Critical issues, safety, schedule status, progress photographs (manage via Procore and ensure that they are being updated), contract status, and progress to date.
• Meet with the Project Management Team and accounting representative on a monthly basis to review forecast of actual and pending costs for project accountability. A standard job cost report will be used for consistent and accurate reporting.
• Develop a mobilization plan in concurrence with the project master schedule. Set up project site in conjunction with Construction Superintendent relative to the scope of work and owner requirements and RealAmerica Construction, LLC branding standards (Preliminary Planning)
• Process and review shop drawings, samples, etc. and present to owner or architect for final approval
• Manage submittal process.
• Develop accurate and timely communication (verbal and written) between field site and home office, inclusive of daily site conditions, productivity, schedule and safety related activities.
• Provide all documentation for Procore, including properly prepared plans, schedules, photographs, testing reports, RFI’s and correspondence.
• Provide all information setup for Procore software and utilize all management functions as listed in the procedure manual.
• Represent RealAmerica Construction, LLC in meetings with owner/clients, architects, engineers, subcontractors, suppliers, and any other concerns as they may relate to the project to resolve disputes, clarify scope, update schedules, etc. during construction.
• Establish a single point of communication with the client and/or groups within the company.
• Conduct initial preconstruction meeting at the beginning of the project.
• Maintain and review monthly project status reports.