What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Project Manager - Construction position at Weitz?
Our Company views employees as our most valuable asset, and the key to our success. We are committed to growing a diverse and inclusive culture that inspires, motivates, and continuously improves. Community involvement, employee empowerment, and strong relationships make The Weitz Company a great place to work.
The Weitz Company is hiring an Assistant Project Manager to be located in Denver, CO.
The Assistant Project Manager is responsible for profitably managing a small project, or a specific scope of a medium to large project, with a Project Manager's oversight. This role will manage administrative and field construction activities related to the assigned project(s). The Assistant Project Manager typically reports to the Project Manager and may supervise other personnel.
What You'll Do :
- Understand contract terms and obligations to ensure work in progress is within scope
- Manage construction documents, drawings, requests for information (RFI) and submittals
- Prepare inspections, compliance audits and the non-conformance log
- Manage material and equipment delivery status
- Manage project logs (i.e. buyouts, subcontractor material status reports, submittals, RFIs)
- Assist in the preconstruction, project planning and buyout process
- Create and manage scopes of work to be included in subcontracts and / or purchase order agreements
- Approve subcontractor and vendor pay applications, within delegated authority
- Assist in completion of monthly project status reports (MPSR), owner billings and financial risk assessments
- Ensure subcontract agreements and amendments are executed
- Track and negotiate subcontractor requests for change; solicit pricing and execute change orders, within delegated authority
- Utilize virtual design tools to assist with project coordination
- Operate project software, implement Lean Last Planner and create / manage project schedule
- Facilitate regular project meetings; record and distribute meeting minutes, as needed
- Manage closeout information, punch list items, as-built drawings and warranty process
- Facilitate dispute resolution among subcontractors, vendors, architects and owners, within delegated authority
- Identify and propose value engineering and scope reduction opportunities
- Assist with mentoring and providing development opportunities for team members
- Perform other duties as assigned
What We're Looking For :
An industry related bachelor's degree is required.
A minimum of three years of project construction management experience is required
Excellent verbal and written communication
Candidate should have experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Apple products (iPhone & iPad) and have the ability to learn specific software.
What We Offer :
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position at this time.
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