Assistant Project Manager

Location: Upper Marlboro, Maryland

Reports To: Project Managers, Corporate Officers

About Us: At Tuckman-Barbee Construction Company, Inc., we pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence and innovation in Construction. As a key player in the industry, we are seeking an Assistant Project Manager to join our dynamic team. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to our project management and corporate operations while working in a collaborative and supportive environment.

Responsibilities: The Assistant Project Manager role is pivotal in providing comprehensive support to our Project Management team and corporate officers. In close collaboration with Project Managers and fellow administrative professionals, you will contribute to various tasks, including:

• Creating, drafting, and maintaining letters, emails, and faxes, including document scanning and attachment using MS Word.
• Developing and updating MS Excel spreadsheets, with a strong understanding of formulas.
• Handling the preparation, receipt, and transmittal of Drawings, Specifications, RFIs, and Submittals.
• Assisting in the preparation and distribution of OEM manuals.
• Managing Prime Contract requisition documents, including AIA G702/G703 in AIA electronic format, Starbuilder, and Excel-based spreadsheets.
• Maintaining Prime Contract change order logs and associated documentation.
• Participating in the preparation and review of subcontract agreements, including AIA Contract Documents software subcontract materials, requisitions, and change orders.
• Reviewing subcontractor invoices and ensuring reconciliation with committed costs (Contract and C/Os).
• Creating monthly subcontract cost spreadsheets and submitting owner requisition packages to accounting.
• Aiding in the preparation of prequalification statements, bid documents, and technical packages.
• Tackling ad hoc assignments as needed, including answering phones when required.

Our Expectations: As a valued member of the Tuckman-Barbee team, we expect you to:

• Exude a professional and enthusiastic demeanor that embodies our company values.
• Approach your work with a positive and proactive attitude, striving to make a meaningful impact on our organization.
• Cultivate positive working relationships with colleagues, fostering a collaborative environment.
• Demonstrate reliability by meeting weekly and monthly deadlines, consistently arriving on time, and maintaining an exceptional attendance record.
• Showcase organizational skills, precision, and attention to detail while effectively prioritizing and managing multiple tasks.
• Exhibit the ability to work independently while also being a valuable team player.
• Possess proficient computer skills, with a strong command of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Communicate effectively through both written and verbal channels.

Desirable Qualities: We appreciate team members who:

• Innovate and seek efficient ways to streamline work processes, reduce waste, save time, and enhance overall efficiency.
• Embrace urgency in their work, displaying determination to achieve objectives, pushing schedules when necessary, and taking ownership of responsibilities.
• Cultivate a creative approach to problem-solving and exhibit a willingness to take initiative.
• Bring a minimum of 3 years of relevant Administrative Assistant experience to the table, ideally with experience supporting project management functions.

Tuckman-Barbee Construction Company Inc. is a well-established general contracting and construction management firm that has been in business for over 75 years. We are known for our innovation, personalization, and commitment to exceeding expectations. We specialize in institutional building construction, as well as renovation and restoration projects. We have a strong reputation for our work on schools, libraries, government buildings, and other public facilities. Tuckman-Barbee understands the importance of aligned relationships with each project. Success hinges on open and clear collaboration between owners, designers, architects, general contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers. We take pride in orchestrating this collaboration and ensuring productive and responsive partnerships during every phase of the project.

EOE, including disability/vets