Assistant Construction Manager

MGMT Residential; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Assistant Construction Project Manager to join their dynamic team. This role involves managing day-to-day construction operations for both commercial and residential projects. You will be responsible for maintaining project schedules, coordinating with subcontractors, and ensuring quality assurance. Ideal candidates will have 2-5 years of experience in construction and project management, alongside strong communication skills. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow within a fast-paced and innovative company that values adaptability and professionalism.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Disability Insurance

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in construction and project management required.
• Fluency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite is essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain project schedules and manage daily construction operations.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and suppliers for project needs.

Skills

Project Management

Construction Management

Communication Skills

Cost Estimation

Scheduling

Education

High School Degree

Tools

MS Project

Google Suite

Job description

This range is provided by MGMT Residential. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$75,000.00/yr - $85,000.00/yr

Direct message the job poster from MGMT Residential

MGMT Residential seeks a professional Assistant Construction Project Manager to join their growing team of associates. The successful candidate will be a smart, capable and driven individual who is polished, adaptable and able to grow within our young, dynamic company. The Construction Project Manager will assist in managing the day-to-day operational construction requirements of our growing portfolio of new and existing commercial and residential development projects. Specifically, the Assistant Construction Project Manager is expected to:

1. Maintain a weekly, monthly and yearly project schedule for all active construction projects. Meet or exceed project objectives as determined in the pre-job planning process. Review project schedules for each project, including the expected timeframes for work performed by subcontractors.
2. Assist with new project transitions and pre-job planning. Identify, develop, submit, track and obtain all necessary project licenses and permits. Plan and track the closeout and transition of construction projects nearing completion.
3. Perform takeoffs from building drawings to create estimates and support product procurement. Develop construction cost estimates for labor and materials for full project scope. Negotiate with vendors and subcontractors to secure favorable pricing, control project costs and maintain budget allocation.
4. Manage and coordinate with subcontractors and suppliers to achieve project needs, including amount and cost of materials and timing and location of their delivery. Supervise contractors for quality assurance and verify work in accordance with drawings.
5. Manage and direct internal staff, including onsite construction staff and cleaning crew, to complete project tasks as assigned. Confirm completion of tasks as assigned and coordinate with all team members. Coordinate with Property Manager to discuss impacts of project work to existing residents and communicate updates on project progress.
6. Create, edit and maintain MS Project or equivalent construction project timeline software for project planning and tracking purposes. Leverage these programs to provide an accurate project percent complete status and communicate project progress, timing, risks, issues and critical path impacts.
7. Maintain a professional demeanor, demonstrating strong oral and written communication skills.
8. Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Minimum 2-5 years’ experience in the Construction industry required
• Minimum 2-5 years’ experience in Project Management required
• Reliable transportation to and from company offices and leasing properties in Roxborough and Manayunk
• Fluent in Microsoft Office and the Google suite of Office products
• High School degree or equivalent from an accredited institution

Preferred Skills

• Preference for individuals who have worked in construction as a project manager or assistant project manager at another firm
• Preference for individuals who understand multiple facets of multi-family residential and commercial real estate construction

Company Description

MGMT Residential is a fast-growing, dynamic real estate services company that specializes in real estate development, property management and brokerage services, providing exclusive rental listings for apartments located in the Manayunk and Roxborough neighborhoods of Philadelphia.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management

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Vision insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

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