Assistant Project Manager Job description
Summary of Position:
The Assistant Project Manager reports to and is responsible for assisting the Project Manager and/or Senior Project Manager with the daily management, supervision, coordination, and successful completion of the project(s) to meet time and cost objectives with respect to contracting, scheduling, estimating, bidding and contract administration functions.
Responsibilities:
· Assist the Superintendent and Project Manager with the overall plan for construction of the project.
· Assist in the development of cost estimates of assigned projects.
· Solicit and obtain bids from subcontractors and material suppliers.
· Issues subcontractor contact list after approved by the Project Manager and Superintendent.
· Assist with preparing the job start-up and close-out checklists.
· Prepare the detailed project construction progress schedule in coordination with Superintendent, Project Manager, subcontractors and suppliers. Update the schedule on a monthly basis or as required by the Contract.
· Prepare the Contract Schedule of Values for approval by the Project Manager.
· Assist the Project Manager with the preparation of the subcontracts and upon award, preload all project specific requirements onto subcontract.
· Secure properly executed subcontract and purchase order agreements, insurance certificates, bonds and other documents as required to protect the interest of the company.
· Prepare, expedite, and monitor logs for tracking shop drawings, contract documents, submittals, request for information, change orders, material delivery logs as determined necessary for a successful project.
· With the Superintendent, monitor and expedite the delivery of materials.
· Assist the Superintendent to ensure that the project is constructed in accordance with the contract requirements and specifications and with the required quality.
· Assist the Project Manager in the development of the monthly job status report.
· Possess working knowledge of all of the projects plans, specifications, contract with Owner, subcontracts, purchase orders, daily correspondence, shop drawings, submittals, and all other project related documents, and maintain a complete and accurate set of as-builts.
· Assist in expediting payment from the owner and expedite prompt processing of invoices and prompt payment through to subcontractor for amounts due to them.
· Assist in preparation of change proposals, change orders review, issues change orders to subcontractors and Project Accountant.
· Prepare revisions to the master cost breakdown as a result of change orders and management revisions with direction of project manager.
· Document potential schedule delays and promptly notify supervision to submit request for extension of time and/or additional costs as per terms of Contract.
· Keep the Project Manager fully informed in a timely fashion with regard to any and all problem areas on the project.
· Maintain good relationships with the owner, architect, engineers, subcontractors, suppliers, municipal authorities and company personnel involved with the project.
· Actively participate and/or lead post-bid, buyout, coordination, lead team, subcontractor, staffing, scheduling and other meetings.
· Prepare meeting minutes as directed by Project Manager.
Position Qualifications
Competency Statement(s)
· Accountability- Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
· Accuracy- Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
· Analytical Skills- Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.
· Ambition- The drive to achieve personal development.
· Communication, Oral- Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
· Conceptual Thinking- Ability to think in terms of abstract ideas.
· Decision Making- Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures.
· Motivation- Ability to inspire oneself and others to reach a goal and/or perform to the best of their ability.
· Responsible- Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one’s conduct.
· Strategic Planning- Ability to develop a vision for the future and create a culture in which the long range goals can be achieved.
Desired Skills and Experience
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree (four year college or technical school)
•No prior experience necessary
Knowledge, skills and abilities:
- Demonstrate the ability to perform in areas: estimating, scheduling, budgeting/cost control, field supervision, financial reporting, client relationship, interpersonal skills, computer skills, safety/insurance, ability to communicate; both written and oral.
- Ability to read/Interpret Blueprints and Specifications.
- Obtain and keep current OSHA 10 and scaffolding training.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Compensation package:
Experience level:
Schedule:
Ability to Commute:
- Lake Charles, LA 70601 (Required)
Work Location: In person