Assistant Project Manager

Overview

We have an immediate need for an Assistant Project Manager in Albany, NY.

Come join our team! We are looking to build services and capabilities through the growth of our key asset- our staff. Ranked among the nation's top A/E firms by Engineering News-Record, LiRo-Hill provides construction management, engineering, environmental, architectural, and program management solutions. You can become part of an organization that has a strong track record and is looking to strengthen relationships and capabilities to be a trusted resource for our clients in the public and private sector. We are proud to be known as an “Integrated Construction, Design and Technology Solutions” firm and we have delivered on that label time and again.

Recently, Global Infrastructure Solutions Inc. (GISI), the parent company of The LiRo Group and Hill International, Inc. consolidated a portion of the highly experienced staff of both LiRo and Hill in the Northeast to create a larger, more efficient, and cost-effective team to serve clients.  LiRo-Hill is a 1100-person firm with offices in NYC, Long Island, Buffalo, Rochester, Boston and Metro Park, NJ.

The client for this project is for the NYS Office of General Services (OGS).

Please provide references upon resume submission. 

Responsibilities

The Assistant Project Manager, under the guidance of the Project Manager, performs technical and administrative functions required to assist the Project Manager to develop and complete the design and construction of capital improvement projects on behalf of client State agencies.

Essential Functions• Read, review, interpret and comprehend plans, specifications, addenda, bid materials, contracts and other related documents and recommends approaches to resolving issues/completing assignments to Project Manager.• Conduct and/or attend project meetings, progress meetings and coordination meetings.• Develop necessary meeting documentation including meeting agendas, meeting minutes, and necessary meeting materials• Track and maintain open items logs and action item assignments to the assist Project Manager.• Prepare project-related presentation materials and reports for stakeholders, client agencies and OGS D&Cmanagement team• Review, process and make recommendations for approval of payment requisitions for design consultants supporting the project• Obtain and evaluate consultant proposals and make recommendations to the Project Manager. Write necessary work order assignments to engage design consultants to advance work on the project.• Develop, monitor and maintain project records.• Utilize the project management system to update and maintain relevant project data in enterprise databases.• Utilize project data to prepare status reports and other specialized reports.• Assist project manager to maintain project schedule and ensure timely project delivery. Evaluate and make recommendations related to project schedules and budgets, and develop recovery plans related to project quality, budget and schedule.• Coordinate with design consultants and OGS D&C team to progress project design.• Review and process construction documents, forms, etc. to prepare a project to be bid in accordance with OGS D&C standards.• Review project documents (e.g., reports, specifications, drawings, etc.) to ensure the project meets the client’s intended programmatic and technical needs.• Coordinate and participate in construction contract duration meetings to develop appropriate construction schedules with the project team.• Monitor the status of projects and issues related to those projects during construction. Assist project manager with review of Informational Bulleting (IBs), responses to contractor Requests for Information (RFIs), and review.• Perform site visits; assess conditions, monitor and observe construction, installation and testing of building systems and technology, operation and maintenance of buildings and/or facilities.• Assist Project Manager with ensuring compliance with contract provisions and the quality of design and construction work performed by architects, engineers, contractors and consultants.• Assist project manager with coordination and communication with client agencies and assist in the resolution of issues where appropriate.• Manage assigned projects under the direction of the Project Manager

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in: Engineering, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Project Management, Construction Management plus two years of relevant experience.

Essential Skills• Demonstrated ability to read and comprehend plans, specifications, addenda, bid materials, contracts and related construction documents.• Excellent oral and written communications skills.• Demonstrated analytical and conceptual skills.• Demonstrated ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment.• Proficiency in PC applications such as Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Bluebeam. Competency with AutoCad and/or Revit is preferred but not required.• Ability to lead and/or participate in team endeavors.• Demonstrated record of taking initiative

Our Culture:

We believe in the power of collaboration. We work hard to build a corporate culture that empowers all our employees to freely share their ideas, know their presence, and contributions are truly valued, fostering a climate where our employees are enabled to maximize their full potential.

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package and a positive work environment
• Compensation:  Min: $83,000.00/yr. - Max: $114,000.00/yr.
• The range provided is the salary that the Firm in good faith believes at the time of this posting is willing to pay for the advertised position. 

Exact compensation will be determined on the individual candidate's qualifications and location

• The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States; Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

LiRo-Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or protected veteran status; and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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Salary : $83,000 - $114,000