Assistant Project Manager in Construction

ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER





SAN FRANCISCO, CA


SALARY $60,000 TO $80,000


PURPOSE


Provide overall construction management support for single and/or multiple projects to ensure quality control, profitability and client satisfaction. Primary objective is to ensure client satisfaction by understanding the client’s vision/objectives for the project, the project delivery process, and financial metrics for the project.


Have working knowledge of the overall direction of the project from preconstruction through closeout including contractual and specification documentation compliance, managing team collaboration, and meeting or exceeding the project’s forecasted profit goals. Provide training, mentoring and coaching to peers and support staff. Contribute to company’s culture, mission and values through thought leadership and actions. 


Responsibilities:


1. Set up, maintain, distribute and ensure timely document return for all documents that will pertain to the project to ensure procedural and contractual compliance both internally and externally.


2. As assigned by Project Manager, manage subcontractor performance in conjunction with Field Operations and take action to resolve performance issues.


3. Prepare, edit and distribute required project documentation for construction meetings and communication in a timely and accurate manner.


4. Review and have a thorough understanding of project drawings and subcontractor scope, inclusive of bulletins and owner scope changes. Prepare Potential Change Order and Change Order Requests for review and approval by Project Manager.


5. Coordinate with project team to ensure a timely project close out.


6. Coordinate with internal and external project team members to monitor project schedule and ensure deadlines are met. Update schedule and communicate changes as necessary and as assigned.


7. As assigned, under the supervision of a Project Manager/Senior Project Manager, assume lead role on project and exercise project management responsibilities and tasks as required to meet client project goals.


8. Assist in coaching, mentoring and training of Project Coordinators, Project Administrators and new Assistant Project Managers. Be familiar with, adhere to and model company and departmental policies and procedures.


9. Contribute to company’s culture, mission and values through thought leadership and actions.


10. Perform other projects and duties as assigned.


Qualifications


To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.


The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.


Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


Education:


College degree in construction management, architecture, engineering, and/or other technical discipline or equivalent work experience. Certificate in Construction Management required in absence of college degree and should supplement degree in business administration or liberal arts.


Specialized Knowledge and Skills:


Working knowledge of construction documentation and pricing.


Working knowledge of company software programs, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project and Prolog.


Strong organizational skills.


Ability to independently organize work assignments and meet critical deadlines.


Experience:


2-4 years experience in the construction industry.  


To apply:  Please send a confidential resume, WORD format only, project list and references to