Assistant Project Manager

Harrisburg, PA

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Job Description

Essential Functions

Preconstruction/Estimating

·         Participate in post-bid, buyout, verifying prequalification’s and CCIP requirements, coordination, subcontractor, staff, and scheduling and meetings.

·         Assemble information such as unit prices, hourly rates, material costs, material availability, etc.

Productions/Operations

·         Assist the Superintendent and Project Manager with the plan for construction of the project.

·         Update the schedule as required by the Contract or as directed by the Project Manager.

·         Assist with short-range scheduling by confirming manpower, material deliveries, or supplier availability.

·         Prepare change proposals, negotiate change orders, initiate change orders (at Project Managers or Project Director’s approval), issue change orders to subcontractors and others (at Project Managers or Project Director’s approval).

·         Aid PM & CM in preparation and tracking of Cost Events. 

·         Prepare, expedite, and monitor logs for tracking shop drawings, submittals, requests for information, change orders, material delivery logs and other as determined necessary for a successful project.

·         Possess working knowledge of all project plans, specifications, Subcontracts, Purchase Orders, daily correspondence, shop drawings, submittals, and all other project related documents.

·         Assist PM and CM in preparation of GMP or Lump Sum contract billing by assembling subcontractor and supplier invoices and contacting subs and suppliers for submission of invoices.

·         Assist PM and CM with generating directives or communications, prepare meeting minutes, memos, and letters as assigned by direct report.

·         Assist PM and CM with proactively obtain punch list and follow-up on completion of work.

·         Assist Project Assistant with preparation of closeout documentation and expedite final subcontractor and owner releases.

·         Assist with monthly site safety reviews of current project safety conditions, share results with, and recommend any course of action to the Project Manager and Superintendent.

·         Maintain good relationships with the Owner, Architect, Engineers, subcontractors, suppliers, municipal authorities and Company personnel involved with the project.

 

 

Skills & Requirements

Qualifications/ Required Experience:

Preferred 4-year degree in an accredited construction related curriculum, (BSCE, BSCM, BSAE, etc.) or experience equivalent to a 4-year degree.

Three years’ experience as Project Engineer or Field Engineer.

Demonstrated competency in: scheduling, procurement, budget/cost control, financial reporting, client relationship, interpersonal skills, computer skills, ability to communicate, both written and oral, leadership and organizational skills.

Ability to read, understand, and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work and project schedule.

Competent in PC-based scheduling and spreadsheet applications (i.e Primavera, Procore, Timberscan, Excel, Word, P6 etc.)

OSHA 30-Hour certification preferred

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

LEED background a plus

 

Physical Demands:

·         Transportation to and from project.

·         Occasional temporary relocation for out of town projects.

·         Must be able to walk to all areas of project which may require climbing stairs, ladders, scaffolding, suspended staging, roofs, stepping into and out of excavations, and varying heights.

·         Must be capable of working in a variety of physical positions which include, but are not limited to, sitting, standing, kneeling, squatting, walking and driving. 

·         Must be able to lift, carry or otherwise move or position objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

 

Work Environment: 

·         Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions which include, but are not limited to, extreme heat, humidity, rainfall, snow, ice, compliment of all seasons, combined with varying starting and stopping times.

·         Work will involve exposure to varying noise and dust levels.