What are the responsibilities and job description for the ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER position at W.E. O'Neil Construction?
Assistant Project Manager
Department : Project Management
Employment Type : Full Time
Location : Los Angeles, CA
Compensation : $90,000 - $115,000 / year
Description
The primary function of the Assistant Project Manager is to assist the project team with the administration and management of all activities associated with the construction project. As an Assistant Project Manager, you may also be assigned the overall responsibility for a smaller project where appropriate.
Key Responsibilities
The duties, responsibilities and attributes of the Assistant Project Manager typically include, but are not limited to :
Technical Skills
- Capable of successfully supervising a project with a project budget range of $1M - $10M, under various delivery methods, diversity in market sectors and varying complexities
- Assist with job office set up
- Work closely with the Project Manager and Estimator during the preconstruction phase assisting with the GMP process and input on General Conditions
- Vet assigned scopes of work during the preconstruction phase (Estimating)
- Clearly understands the concept of Budget vs. Cost and how it relates to the project Abstract and the monthly cost reconciliation
- Assist in the documentation of all claims and litigation
- Cash Flow Projections and Forecasting Costs
- Assist the Project Manager or be solely responsible for writing certain scopes of work, preparing exhibits, the preparation of subcontracts and Purchase Orders with PM / PX direction and oversight
- Assist the Project Manager with cost control measures :
- Prepare External Change Order Requests, which get submitted to the Owner
- Manage and audit the Subcontractor Tracking Logs
- Manage Subcontractor Monthly Invoicing
- Prepare Pay Applications for submission
- Prepare Purchase Orders (as needed)
- Negotiate Change Orders with subcontractors
- Assist the Project Manager or be solely responsible for problem resolution pertaining to a specific project issue on the majority of issues
- Assist the Superintendent(s) in implementing the project safety program
- Work closely with the APE, PE or SPE in the initial set up of CMiC, i.e. Submittal Log Registry
- Oversee the APE, PE and SPE to ensure Submittal Logs are current in CMiC and the submittal process is being managed properly with the subcontractors and design team
- Assist the project team with the initial set up of PlanGrid to organize the contract documents for the teams use
- Oversee the APE, PE and SPE to ensure RFI Logs are current in CMiC and distributed to all of the appropriate subcontractors
- Oversee the APE, PE and SPE to ensure RFI's are properly posted to PlanGrid and maintain the accuracy of the projects as-builts
- Manage the associated PE's and SPE's to ensure the projects Material Procurement Log is being properly maintained and that required material deliveries correspond with the projects P6 schedule
- Oversee the contract close out process (O&M manuals, As-Builts, etc.)
- Represent WEO at Owner, Subcontractor and coordination meetings
- Attend project meetings and assist in the preparation / distribution of meeting minutes
- Review meeting minutes for accuracy and content prior to distribution
- Create and organize all closeout binders
- Attend and participate in WEO Quarterly Risk Management (QRM) Trainings
- Participate in WEO networking events
- Participate in all PM Round Tables
Management Skills
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Personal Attributes
Qualifications :
Four-year degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or equivalent experience in a related field and a minimum of 4-6 years of relevant project management experience, as an Assistant Project Engineer, Project Engineer, Senior Project Engineer or equivalent
Proficiency in basic computer skills (MS Word, Outlook, etc.) Advanced understanding of scheduling, CMiC, Excel, etc. applications
Thorough understanding of construction administration processes, including contracts, construction documents, schedules, RFIs, submittals and material procurement
Advanced proficiency in P6 and CMiC applications
Effective oral and written communication skills
Effective negotiation skills
Effective time management and organization skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Project or P6 Scheduling Software and Project Management Software, such as Prolog, Viewpoint, CMiC or equivalent applications. Using daily software tools, such as Bluebeam, Plan Grid, Safety Mojo, BIM 360 Glue, etc.
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of various construction delivery methods, various market sectors, the construction administration process, building trades, technical aspects of construction including means and methods, materials, building systems, planning, scheduling, estimating, owner and architect relations.
Completion of OSHA 30-Hour Safety Course
First Aid and CPR certified
Benefits
Physical Demands :
Performance of the required duties will require physical ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs, passenger use of construction personnel hoists, ability to climb ladders and negotiate work areas under construction. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Performing this job requires use of hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls, sit, talk and hear, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work Environment :
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works on-site at the construction work site where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock. The noise in these work environments is usually moderate to very loud.
These are considered the core responsibilities of the position. Employees are encouraged to reach beyond their current responsibilities in an effort to foster professional growth, but only as they are able to remain accountable for their core responsibilities.
Equal Employment :
W.E. O'Neil is committed to an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability or veteran status.
Salary : $90,000 - $115,000
