Assistant Project Manager

Salary: $ 80,000.00

We have partnered with a construction company in the Dallas, TX area to provide them with an Assistant Project Manager. Please review the below description and let us know if you are interested.

Prioritized Must Have Skills For The Assistant Project Manager

#1. Must have commercial construction experience with a general contractor.

#2. Must have a bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field.

#3. Must be able to travel to job sites.

#4. No more than 3 jobs in the last 10 years

Responsibilities Of The Assistant Project Manager

Entry-level position designed to support the successful execution of all assigned projects by assisting the Project Manager. Provide support to facilitate the planning and coordination of construction activities to ensure that all project objectives are accomplished.

• Documentation Management – Generates project documentation at request; processes day-to-day administrative tasks (i.e. daily reports, extra work authorizations, safety compliance, RFIs, project photo logs, etc.) per Project Manager authorization; supports Project Manager with submittals, submittal log, and schedule of values
• Project Correspondence – Compose and/or edit letters, memos, internal/external reports, and procedures as directed by the Project Manager; estimates change pricing (within duration of construction) for the client
• Pre-Job Planning – Reviews and implements Scope of Work (SOW); completes buy-out process with all trades required for project execution
• Material Tracking – Assists Project Manager and Superintendent in receiving, logging and accounting for owner-furnished items
• Schedules – Maintains in-depth schedules for all projects; adheres to a strict timetable, ensuring milestones are reached and deadlines are met
• Customer Relations and Communications – Maintains outstanding client relationships; consults with clients to determine project needs, as directed by the Project Manager; keeps clients appraised on progress
• Punch List – Assists Project Manager, ensuring punch list is proactively completed to meet project closeout deadlines
• Walk-Through – Performs walk-through and warranty with clients following project completion
• Information Technology – Learns and becomes proficient Microsoft Excel, Word, Procore, P6 Scheduling, Bluebeam and Sage300
• Other Duties – Performs other duties as assigned by the Project Manager and/or Project Executive
  
  

Requirements Of The Assistant Project Manager

• Minimum of three years of verifiable construction experience, preferably as an Assistant Project Manager
• Must have a bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field
• Thorough knowledge of trades and computer literate; office experience in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, & Outlook), strong familiarity with project management software (Procore, P6 Scheduling, Bluebeam Software, & Sage300 desired)
• Strong ability to read and interpret documents such as architectural/structural drawings, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals needed
  
  

Skills And Attributes Of The Assistant Project Manager

• Customer service – Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to customer needs; solicits customer feedback to improve service; responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments
• Interpersonal skills – focus on solving conflict, not blaming; maintains confidentiality; listen to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; remains open to others’ ideas and tries new things
• Oral communication – speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; participates in meetings
• Written communication – writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information
• Teamwork – balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectively and openness to others’ views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objective; supports everyone’s efforts to succeed
• Professionalism – approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments
• Quality – demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality
• Quantity – meets productivity standards; completes work in a timely manner; strives to increase productivity
• Safety and security – observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly
• Attendance/punctuality – is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time
• Dependability – follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan
• Initiative – volunteers readily; undertakes self-development activities; seeks increased responsibilities; takes independent action and calculated risks; looks for and takes advantage of opportunities
• Planning/organization – prioritizes and plans; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; develops realistic action plans
• Adaptability – adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; able to deal with frequent change/delays, or unexpected events
  
  

Other Key Requirements

• Must be able to travel to jobsite(s) as assigned.
• Work in both office and field
• No sponsorships or visa holders. No Corp-to-Corp.
  
  

Benefits Of The Assistant Project Manager

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
  
  

About Relevante, Inc. – the Recruiting Firm Representing the Client for this Job

Relevante is an accounting & technology direct hire recruiting and contract staffing firm. We help our Clients identify and recruit the best talent in the market and help our candidates win engaging and enriching jobs. Our Clients are some of the best companies to work for among F1000 and emerging fast growth companies in the region. Relevante has been consistently ranked as a fast growth company and one of the largest recruiting, accounting, and management consulting firms in the Philadelphia region. To stay connected with our network, please follow us on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/relevante.