What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Project Manager - Charlotte, NC position at Wharton-Smith?
Wharton-Smith, Inc. is currently seeking an experienced Assistant Project Manager to work in the Commercial Division at our Charlotte, NC Office. In this role, the successful candidate will be responsible to assist the project team with the overall performance of the project(s) from the estimating/pre-construction phase to successful completion including safety, owner satisfaction, cost, schedule, and quality control.
Primary responsibilities:
Assist the project team with the overall performance of the project(s) from the estimating/pre-construction phase to successful completion including safety, owner satisfaction, cost, schedule, and quality control.
Build strong relationships with client/owner, architect, and engineer.
Ensure they will want to renew the construction experience with Wharton-Smith.
Maintain a positive image of the company with clients, vendors, subcontractors, and team members.
Partner with Preconstruction Services regarding value engineering/constructability, soliciting bidders, estimating assistance and generating proposals.
Set up and maintain project cost accounting. Assist in developing and maintaining the project schedule utilizing Primavera Project Planning (P6).
Support the permitting, testing and inspection requirements of the project. QAA/QC review/assurance.
Familiar with owner contract requirements and delivery methods. Negotiate subcontractor agreements and equipment/material purchase orders.
Develop a Schedule of Values and generate monthly payment applications.
Review and approve subcontractor pay applications and vendor invoices.
Track and evaluate subcontractor change management.
Facilitate subcontractor and owner coordination/progress meeting and document meeting minutes.
Manage the submittal, shop drawing, and purchase order process to insure accurate and timely delivery of equipment and materials.
Assist with monitoring budgets, schedules, cost reports and job progress and review with the project team on a weekly basis.
Visit jobsites on a regular basis to review job progress, production planning boards, quality of work and safety on the job.
Manage startup and commissioning of facility, where applicable.
Provide owner training to the end user and turn-over contract close-out deliverables.
Technical skills:
Computer-based CPM Scheduling Programs.
Construction Management Software.
Microsoft Office Products.
Primavera Project Planning (P6).
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or other relevant degree preferred.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills Developing leader and team player with three plus years of experience in engineering, construction, or related field.
Proven success in the completion of multi million-dollar projects.
