Assistant Project Manager

Job Summary:

The Assistant Project Manager provides assistance to Project Managers primarily in buyout, project documentation, project information systems, and close-out. Conforms to corporate policies and procedures, upholds ethical standards, and exemplifies corporate values with an emphasis on integrity and service.

Duties:

• Thoroughly understand project documents including drawings and addenda.
• Assist Project Manager in evaluation of bid packages, analysis of vendor bids, and creation of commitments to Subcontractors and Suppliers ensuring internal compliance with procurement policies and vendor compliance with contract terms.
• Assist Project Manager with accurate cost projections.
• Solicit and evaluate change order requests and pricing from vendors.
• Administer document control for all project documentation including submittals, logs, project changes, correspondence, drawings, and As-Builts.
• Document project meetings and distribute meeting minutes to Project Team.
• Monitor, maintain, and update project timeline and develop look-ahead schedule updates under the direction of Project Manager.
• Promote jobsite safety with an achievable goal of zero jobsite incidents; actively participate in safety meetings, job walks, and other safety-specific tasks.
• Promote and actively participate in Quality Management System as directed by Project Manager.
• Coordinate with all governmental agencies from permitting process through Certificate of Occupancy.
• Manage Punch List process from creation to completion.
• Assist Project Manager in timely closeout of commitments and project documents.
• All other tasks as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• A 4-year college degree in Construction Management, Construction Science, or similar program is required.
• 3-5 years of Project Engineering in commercial construction and/or estimating

Skills, Abilities and Knowledge:

• Excellent written and oral communication.
• Must be willing and able to speak before groups of people in project interviews and meetings.
• OSHA 10-hour training preferred.
• Microsoft Office suite.
• Sage Estimating preferred.
• Sage 300 Construction and Real Estate (accounting application) preferred.
• Procore software experience preferred.
• Maintain positive relationship with clients, designers, and vendors.
• Actively promote safe execution of projects with an achievable goal of zero jobsite incidents.
• Read and interpret drawings and specifications.
• Read and understand building codes, zoning ordinances, OSHA requirements, and other legal restrictions.
• Understand construction schedule and anticipate project flow.
• Prepare minor and miscellaneous pricing.
• Manage multiple scopes of work both subcontracted and self-performed.
• Acute attention to detail to assist in research, investigation, or financial review.
• Work in a collaborative team environment.

Working conditions

Working conditions at Williams Construction may include normal office conditions, enduring hot weather, standing for extended periods of time on concrete flooring, and lifting objects to waist height and overhead. Sitting for up to 8 hours and standing and walking for up to 4 hours.

Physical requirements

Lift and carry up to 100 pounds up to 30% of the time. When needed wear PPE, maintain a steady pace which may require lifting objects above and/or below the waist.

Schedule:

Monday through Friday - 8am to 5pm.

Overtime as needed.

Condition of Employment

Employee will be required to demonstrate continued knowledge of this position’s current regulations and requirements. All employees are required to follow safety standards and wear all personal protective equipment in designated areas.

Employee must meet the requirements of the full job description as stated throughout the duration of employment with Williams Construction.

Successful candidate may need to submit to random and/or DOT drug testing throughout employment and successfully pass a background check.

Williams Construction is an equal employment opportunity employer. The company adheres to a policy of making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age or disability. J&L Contracting assures you that your opportunity for employment with this company depends solely on your qualifications.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Compensation Package:

• Weekly pay

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Work Location: In person

Salary : $60,000 - $70,000