Aspiring PM: Civil Construction Assistant in Metro DC

Clark Group; Lorton (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K Matching

PTO

Job summary

Shirley Contracting Company, LLC is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support diverse construction projects in the Northern Virginia area from its base in Lorton. You will work with the Project Manager to plan, schedule, supervise and coordinate activities to meet deadlines and budget goals.

The role requires 3–5 years of construction management experience, strong communication and organizational skills, and proficiency with Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Qualifications

• Works directly with the Project Manager to help implement project goals.
• 3 - 5 Years of construction management experience.
• Understanding of construction procedures and material and project management principles.
• Proficient with computers and corresponding programs – Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, scheduling, supervising and coordinating all aspects of a wide range of construction projects to ensure that deadlines and budgets are met.
• Assist with negotiation and management of contracts with vendors and subcontractors.
• Assist the Project Manager with determining needed resources (manpower, equipment and materials) from start to finish with attention to schedule and budget details.
• Organize, file and maintain project documents.
• Ensure the company’s health and safety culture, policies and requirements are met.
• Establish and maintain a positive working relationship with customer and co-workers.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Organizational skills

Time management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Shirley Contracting Company, LLC is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support diverse construction projects in the Northern Virginia area from its base in Lorton. You will work with the Project Manager to plan, schedule, supervise and coordinate activities to meet deadlines and budget goals.

The role requires 3–5 years of construction management experience, strong communication and organizational skills, and proficiency with Word, Excel and PowerPoint.