Job Description
Job Description
The Assistant Project Manager is responsible for assisting in; overall direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control, and completion of all projects they are managing ensuring consistency with company strategy, commitments and goals.
Essential functions
· Collaborate with engineers, architects etc. to determine the specifications of the project
· Assist Project Manager with negotiating contracts with external vendors to reach profitable agreements
· Collaborate and communicate with the client daily
· Assist Project Manager in establishing the project chart of accounts, developing and updating the CPM construction schedule, developing subcontracts and purchase orders and producing a responsibility listing for entire project staff
· Ensure adherence to all health and safety standards and report issues
· Provide administrative support to the Project Superintendent and leadership and training to the project staff
· Track, review and process Change Proposal Requests, Change Orders, Owner Payment Applications and, if applicable, claims
· Monitor job costs, maintain accurate reports
· Manage the preparation and executing of the Project closeout process
· Solicit bids and quotes from subcontractors and suppliers.
Skills & Qualifications
· In-depth understanding of construction procedures and material and project management principles
· Familiarity with quality and health and safety standards
· Good knowledge of MS Office
· Familiarity with construction/ project management software (CMIC)
· Familiarity with scheduling software (P6)
· Outstanding communication and negotiation skills
· Excellent organizational and time-management skills
· A team player with leadership abilities
· BSc/BA in engineering, building science, construction management or relevant field (preferred)
Supervisory responsibilities: None
Physical demands:
· Ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs, passenger use of construction personnel hoists, ability to climb ladders and navigate work areas under construction.
· Specific vision abilities include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
· Use of hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, sit, talk and hear, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
· Occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
Work Environment : While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works on-site at the construction work site where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts; high precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; exposure to outside weather elements (heat, cold, and dust conditions).
Required / preferred education or experience
· Federal Government Construction: 3 years (Preferred)
· Construction industry experience: 5 years (Preferred)
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