Assistant Project Manager

The Opportunity:

The individual in this role will, assist Field Managers, Project Managers, Sr. Project Managers in understanding the project scope in order to make the best Buy-Out decisions.

Uses basic negotiation skills with Owners and subcontractors; utilizes cost forecasting and understands Scopes of Work.

Has demonstrated ability to complete a standard project by themselves.

Can manage moderate client(s) expectations and client basic building scope.

Can successfully make deals with subs, buy-out, negotiate. Experience running an effective Client meeting.

Has been assigned and run a small/ medium job (s). This individual will have a significant role in managing a project's day-to-day operations and leading junior team members.

Essential Functions:

Manage the successful execution of a project:

*Lead the development and maintenance of project schedules, ensuring the tasks are -completed on time and within budget.

*Ensure that project deliverables meet client expectations and regulatory requirements, maintaining a high standard of quality.

*Assist in managing project costs, identifying potential cost overruns, and implementing corrective actions.

*Review and approve invoices, change orders, and payment requests from subcontractors and vendors.

*Directly manage subcontracts including drafting and negotiating terms, schedule coordination, and confirming compliance with contract specifications.

*Serve as the main point of contact for external stakeholders.

*Participate in project meetings, making recommendations and decisions based on project needs and team discussion.

*Conduct consistent and timely quality control review of work in progress, ensuring all work complies with project plans, specifications, and safety standards.

*Assist the PM with contract negotiations, risk management, and project execution strategies.

*Develop portions of Project Schedule and/ or review Project Schedule; or develop smaller schedules

*Take Project Schedule and Project Milestones & adapt to a workable plan

*Develop and utilize basic cost forecasting skills

*Develop maintain and update a 3 week look ahead schedule

*Communicate phases of a schedule to Trade partners effectively

*Hold select trade partners accountable to project requirements, Safety, Quality, Scope, Schedule, Budget, etc.

*Work with others well, (solid communication, partners with, no drama, creates Raving Fans)

*Mindful and aware of safety requirements, hold others accountable where applicable

*Able to coordinate portions of project or assist others adequately

*Able to work with select subs on coordination tasks

*Track and manage material deliveries

*Track and manage long lead items

*Proper use of RFI's*Understand what basic scopes are changing and why

*Understand and keep up with Submittal and Coordination process

*Proper updates to Owner about changes and schedule progress

*Runs weekly Job Meetings with trade partners

Required Education and Experience:

*At least 3 years as APM-1 or 3 years working as a APM, or Assistant Superintendent with Albion or similar construction company.

*Has completed at least 4 small/ medium Projects Worked or a combination of 1 with a larger or more than one large project

*A degree in construction management, civil engineering, architecture, or a related field, or commensurate experience in the construction industry.

*Proficiency in construction project management software.

*In-depth understanding of construction safety standards and regulatory requirements.

*Demonstrated ability to anticipate problems and resolve issues proactively.

*Show select Cost Forecasting for a small project or portion of a larger project

*Understands Scope of Work. Can show examples of setting up a project schedule for a small project or phase of work

*Can manage a moderate client(s) (expectations) for specific assignments

*Successfully make deals with subs, buy-out, negotiate

*Understand Sequence of Work for select small trades to be able to perform effective construction project activities

*Demonstrates the commitment to change, learn and accept constructive feedback for improvement.

*Solid team player, demonstrates collaboration, problem resolution and flexibility

*Positive approach to work and others*Wants to be a PM and shows ability to learn and improve

*Represents Albion well to Owner and Trade partners

*Ability to put together a presentation and make effective presentations to a group

Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suites, especially Excel