Assistant Project Manager

ZipRecruiter; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to help oversee project implementation from preconstruction through to completion. Candidates should have a background in project management within the construction industry and demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills to ensure project success.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunities for learning and development

Qualifications

• Project management experience in the construction industry.
• Strong customer orientation and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the oversight of project implementation.
• Manage project meetings and document control.
• Visit sites to manage issues and assess quality.

Skills

Project management

Knowledge of construction methods

Problem resolution

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Team player

Job description

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary:

We are looking for an Assistant Project Manager to join our team! This position is responsible for helping to oversee the planning and implementation of an entire project from preconstruction through construction. The Assistant Project Manager is responsible for helping lead the project team through this process while ensuring that quality, schedule, cost, safety, and customer satisfaction objectives are met.

DEWs Vision, Mission, and Core Values:

• Vision Statement: To be the go-to construction partner known for our unwavering commitment to the success of every project.
• Mission Statement: To build a team of professionals who share our core values and foster a culture where everyone can thrive and grow together.
• Core Values:
  • Optimism: We share a positive mindset, believing in opportunities over obstacles.
  • Initiative: We are self-motivated, proactive problem solvers.
  • Accountability: We are committed to a culture of ownership, personal accountability, and safety.

DEWs Vision, Mission, and Core Values are explicitly integrated into our daily decision-making, leadership behaviors, employee training, performance evaluations, and company culture. We use them as a guiding principle for all activities and hold employees accountable for upholding them, essentially making them a tangible part of the company's and operations. Our aim is to ensure we are aware of these guiding principles and feel motivated and encouraged to continue integrating them into our daily lives.

Essential Functions:

• Assist as required during the preconstruction process.
• Assist in the construction process in partnership with the Superintendent.
• Review the terms and conditions of contracts.
• Develop staffing and equipment plans, in partnership with the Superintendent, that identify resource needs for the construction of assigned projects.
• Participate in project meetings at least once a week with project teams and manage meeting minutes.
• Visit project sites at least once a week to manage issues, compare progress to schedule, assess the quality of work, and manage the relationship with the client.
• Manage deadlines and push the team to ensure timeliness.
• Time management skills, especially familiarity with calendar management and goal setting.
• Coordinate with the owner, design consultants, and subcontractors.
• Document control, in partnership with the project team.

Essential Experience:

• Project management experience in the construction industry
• Knowledge of construction methods and materials, costing, scheduling
• Demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through others
• Ability to think ahead and plan
• Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities
• Problem analysis and problem resolution at both a strategic and functional level
• Strong customer
• Strong computer skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong team player
• Commitment to company values
• Document control, in partnership with the project team.

If you are interested in being part of an innovative and collaborative team, in a challenging and rewarding work environment, we want to hear from you! We are always trying to stay a step ahead of emerging trends in the industry. Every employee is part of the process and part of our success. DEW's philosophy is to invest in people and inspire them to bring the best of themselves to work every day. In addition to offering competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package, employees are given opportunities to learn, develop and grow. These are the reasons DEW is named amongst the top places to work in New Hampshire and Vermont.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.