Assistant Project Manager

W.T. Rich Company; Boston; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support Project Managers in delivering exceptional construction services. The role involves client collaboration, project coordination, and administrative tasks. Long-term career opportunities are available for innovative collaborators. Ideal candidates will have a degree in related fields and experience in construction management.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in construction management.
• Experience managing small projects or part of a project team.
• OSHA-10 Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Manager with project set up, execution, and closeout.
• Manage construction administration from pre-construction to closeout.
• Coordinate meetings and distribute weekly meeting minutes.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Basic computer skills

Project management

Education

BS degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture

MS degree in related fields

Tools

Procore

MS Office Suites

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Overview

W.T. Rich Company has been providing construction services in eastern Massachusetts for over 50 years. We have grown from a small family business to a mid-sized construction firm that provides exemplary service to our clients while still maintaining that close “family feel”. Our employees are an intricate part of the firm’s outstanding track record and admirable reputation among owners, architects, engineers, and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

We are seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support Project Managers in building and delivering exceptional services catered to our clients’ specific goals and concerns. Are you passionate about joining a team of professionals who put the client first to deliver a great end product? At W.T. Rich we will provide you with specialized training and development tools that support you to be your best at running projects, collaborating with clients, and developing professionally.

In this role, you will assist the Project Manager with:

• Collaborating and working with clients, owners, subs and W.T. Rich staff
• Project set up, project execution, project closeout, financial management and relationship management
• Managing the construction administration process from pre-construction through close-out, including reviewing and tracking contracts; pricing; purchase orders; change orders; shop drawings; submittals; and Requests for Information (RFI), all using Procore
• Submitting building permits and following up on relevant issues
• Coordinating meetings
• Capturing and distributing weekly meeting minutes
• Write descriptions of work for purchase orders and subcontractor Scope of Work sheets
• Assist Project Manager with other duties that develop

Qualifications

Experience/Education:

• BS degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or other relative degrees
• MS degree in related fields is a plus
• 2-4 years of experience in construction management with a commercial general contractor / construction manager
• Experience with Procore, MS Office Suites, Revit, AutoCADor other project management software a plus
• Experience managing small projects or as part of a project team on larger, more complex projects

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail –required
• Basic computer skills and competency –required
• OSHA-10 Certification –required
• OSHA-30 training –a plus, but not required
• Massachusetts Construction Supervisor License –a plus, but not required
• Massachusetts public construction industry experience –a plus, but not required
• LEED AP or Green Associate –a plus, but not required

If you are an innovative collaborator and truly enjoy working in a fast-paced team environment, W.T. Rich will provide long-term career opportunities for the right candidates. Please send your resume and cover letter to [e-mail].