ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER

Assistant Project Manager

Assist Project Managers (APM) works with the Project Manager, project team, and other management; and assists them in all phases and aspects of a project. The Assistant Project Manager’s role is crucial to a company’s success because they ensure projects run smoothly by monitoring workflow, scheduling assignments, and daily production.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Managers in adhering to all Project Management related Standard Operating Procedures.
• Maintain daily production log database

• Coordinates contracts and materials to support the project by interfacing with procurement and external vendors and subcontractors.
• Supports project closeout (i.e., punch list items, client final acceptance, etc.); and

• Maintain accurate records of equipment and labor on site
• Prepare and collect signed purchase orders and subcontracts
• Assist Foreman with setting up tablets and submitting daily logs for time and equipment
• Coding project invoices properly for Project Manager approval
• Maintain organized records of project documentation, including contracts, RFIs, shop drawings, Submittal Log, and close-out documents.

• Assists with other tasks as designated by the project manager
• Assists with daily schedule tracking
• Review plans and contracts to help ensure all obligations are met.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• B.S. or M.S. in Construction Management/ Engineering. (or previous field experience combined with previous APM experience).
• 2 years (minimum) of civil construction experience
• Good communication and interpersonal skills capable of maintaining strong relationships
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Strong problem-solving ability
• Attention to details & the ability to maintain accurate records & documents
• Time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite with emphasis on Excel
• Knowledge of project scheduling and time management.

Preferred Skills

• Pro Contractor, Pro Core or similar construction software
• Proficient in Microsoft Project
• Previous field experience on a civil construction crew
• Critical thinking