What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Project Manager position at West Construction Company?
West Construction Company is an ENR and AGC award-winning commercial construction company located in Savannah, GA. Our Purpose Statement Reads: At West Construction Company, our purpose is to build quality projects and quality people through trusting relationships, service to our clients, partners, and our community.
Our company provides a small company feel yet, is forward thinking and innovative, with a deep resume of significant projects in and around Savannah, GA. When you work here, you’re important to us, and that matters.
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced person to join our team as an Assistant Project Manager.
Job Description:
The Assistant Project Manager (APM) is responsible for supporting the site Superintendent, Project Manager, Project Executive, Estimator, and teams in the field.
Some typical responsibilities include:
- Solicit, review, and scope subcontractor and vendor bids, quotations, and related contract specification sections in support of the Estimator.
- Assist Pre-construction team in all aspects of project start-up.
- Administer subcontracts for area of responsibility (payments, insurance, bond, safety, haz-com, etc.)
- Review and understand contract documents (plan and specifications).
- Assist with project start up, including obtaining permits and licenses and managing jobsite mobilization.
- Lead responsibility for project document management and project controls.
- Assist in development, planning, and updating of overall project schedule.
- Assist in development of project quality control plan implementation and compliance with contract documents.
- Assist in subcontractor start up meetings.
- Manage complete submittal process, including the following: obtain submittals; review submittals for compliance with contract documents; upon approval, manage submittal and procurement with subcontractors/vendors; track submittals with procurement schedule; develop complete submittal log.
- Create and manage tracking logs, including concrete, rebar, and stone.
- Utilize software pertaining to project (Procore, MS Project, Bluebeam).
- Enter and update information in project management software (job status reports, change events, change orders, and RFI’s).
- Coordinate owner furnished items with project scope of work.
- Write meeting agendas and meeting minutes.
- Resolve daily problems and expedite materials in conjunction with field supervision.
- Manage punch list and work with subcontractors to execute the punch list in accordance with project schedule.
- Conduct owner training.
- Manage project closeout (closeout documents, final job report, and final accounting).
Our staff is driven to deliver the best quality, schedule, and experience possible. The above description covers the principal duties and responsibilities of the job. The description shall not, however, be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental, or similar duties which may be required from day-to-day.
The ideal candidate has:
- 5 years of relevant experience on commercial construction projects ranging from $5MM to $15MM.
- Can help manage multiple projects concurrently.
- A desire to give back to this community.
- Is proficient working in Procore and Microsoft Project.
- High ethical standards.
- Great communication skills.
- Superior organization skills.
- Ability to multi-task.
- An OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 training certification.
- A desire to learn and better themselves.
Compensation:
This is a salaried position that offers retirement benefits, health insurance, and generous paid time off, as well as opportunities for continuing education.
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, or any other legally protected category.
Before any offer of employment is made, a background check and drug screen are required.
Job Type: Full-time