Assistant Project Manager

Assists the Project Manager in ensuring the project is completed on time, within budget and on schedule. The APM is the middleman between the Project Manager, Design Team, and Owner and in charge of document control for the project. This goes from the plans and specifications to RFI’s, submittals, and project O & M manuals once the project is complete. He/she is responsible for tracking and negotiation of change orders for the project.

Role and Responsibilities

• Maintain control of all project documentation.
• Coordinates and maintains special inspection documentation for the project.
• Create, manage and track RFI’s from the field to the Architect/Engineer of record.
• Maintain and distribute project plans.
• Maintain/update project records.
• Assist the Project Manager/Superintendent in creating and distributing the project schedule.
• Understand Project plans and Specifications.
• Study Job Specifications to determine appropriate construction methods.
• Assist project team with conflict resolution between Owner, contractor and subcontractor.
• In charge of turning in submittals from subcontractors to A/E for approval for all scopes of work based off the plans and specifications.
• Assist Project Manager/Owner in getting building permits for the project.
• Creates site SWPPP book and applies for state and local SWPPP permits/NOI’s for the project.
• Conducts and documents weekly project owner’s meetings/decisions.
• Creates and distributes meeting minutes.
• Assists the project team with site safety documentation and coordination.
• Assist the project team with documenting job progress and schedule.
• Creating and distributing project closeout material, O and M manuals to owner once project is complete.
• Assist the project team with closeout of the project.
• Assist Project Manager with additional assigned tasks.

Qualifications & Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• Detail-oriented & identifies opportunities and solves problems
• Organization and problem-solving skills
• Ability to use specialized software for collaboration and time management, including spreadsheets & willingness to learn new software
• Strong time management and analytical skills
• Proven leadership skills
• Strong communication and written skills

Benefits