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
