Assistant Project Manager (Multifamily Construction)

SUMMARY

The Assistant Project Manager is responsible for assisting the Senior Project Manager and Superintendent and ensuring that construction projects are completed according to schedule, at an above industry standard of quality, to the full satisfaction of the developer within budgetary guidelines.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. 

• Coordinates project start-up and mobilization.
• Manages Subcontractors and suppliers as required regarding submittals.
• Issues bid instructions to subcontractors.
• Issues Project Subcontracts.
• Subcontractor Buyout – issuance and scope of work/progress monitoring.
• Prepares Request for Proposals, Change Order Requests and oversees Change Order Administration.
• Supports the on-site construction activities and Senior Project Manager by obtaining necessary permits, providing responses to RFIs, and issuing drawings and changes.
• Attends job meetings and prepares/maintains meeting minutes.
• Responsible for maintaining all project documentation, to include transmittals, project directories, current contracts and correspondence.
• Acts as liaison between the developer, architect, engineers, and governmental entities.
• Responsible for project close-out.
• Maintain submittals, RFIs, Safety Binders/SDS Data, and SWPPP compliance.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor degree in construction management, engineering, architecture or other related field or equivalent combination of technical training and/or related experience.
• 3-5 years experience working for a multifamily general contractor required.
• Working knowledge of project management and scheduling software a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be self motivated
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications such as:  Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.