About the Company
Employee performs assignments as related to the bidding and management of projects for the company. The assistant project manager is involved from the early stages of development of the work through project close-out. Works closely with superintendents and construction administration to achieve successful completion of projects on time and within budget. Maintains positive relationships with customers, contractors, suppliers and other employees.
About the Role
The assistant project manager is involved from the early stages of development of the work through project close-out. Works closely with superintendents and construction administration to achieve successful completion of projects on time and within budget.
Responsibilities
- Bidding and negotiate pricing, terms, and schedules with vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors.
- Support Superintendents with project planning, scheduling, staffing, material costs, and execution.
- Coordinate logistics for equipment, materials, inventory, and scrap to ensure on‑time delivery and removal.
- Collaborate with Superintendents, shop/yard staff, and drivers to meet job requirements and deadlines.
- Manage subcontractor approvals, contracts, and communication with contract administration.
- Review payroll, production reports, and approve project billings for accuracy.
- Handle permits, material certifications, stored material payments, inspections, and approvals.
- Manage change orders, including scope changes, cost analysis, force accounts, and required submissions.
- Track job costs, benchmarks, budgets, and schedules; identify and address variances.
- Own submittals, samples, tests, drawings, inspections, close‑out, and overall project documentation.
- Assist team members, support professional development, and stay current on industry standards and best practices.
Qualifications
- 2-year college degree required; 4-year college degree preferred.
- Desirable study concentration in engineering or construction management.
- 2-4 years successful project management with a construction company.
- Experienced in estimating, job costing and managing profitability.
- Experienced in managing projects and deadlines.
- Displays strong written and oral communication skills; effective listener.
- Tactful and mature demeanor with well-developed interpersonal skills.
Required Skills
- Self-starting, highly motivated and goal-oriented individual.
- Excellent attention to detail with emphasis on quality of work.
- Professionally and technically competent.
- Highly organized with a systematic approach to tasks to achieve accuracy and consistency.
- Quick, sharp, confident, assertive, ethical and ambitious.
- Analytical with the ability to examine issues from multiple viewpoints.
- Demonstrated ability to manage diverse personalities.
- Creative thinker with good problem-solving skills.
- Friendly and outgoing with contractors, suppliers and peers.
