Assistant Project Manager

Alterman, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the construction industry is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support project execution and planning. The role involves collaboration with various teams to ensure project tasks are completed efficiently and effectively. Candidates should have strong communication skills and relevant educational background. This is an entry-level position with full-time employment.

Qualifications

• Must commit to participating in Project Management training sessions.
• 2 years’ experience in a field supervisory position required.

Responsibilities

• Assists Project Manager with schedule preparation.
• Maintains effective communications with Alterman personnel.
• Prepares accurate job cost projections regularly.

Skills

Communication

Reasoning

Judgment

Project Management

Education

Associate degree in Business Management

Journeyman Electrician License

Tools

Primavera

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Suite

Accounting software

Estimating software

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Overview

The Assistant Project Manager is responsible for assigned projects components to assist Project Managers. The Assistant Project Manager accepts responsibility and accountability for the execution of all assigned project tasks and carries them out safely, at the highest quality and lowest cost.

• Project Planning:
• Works in conjunction with the Preconstruction and Project Support group, taking a proactive approach to project planning to maximize profit opportunities.
• Participates in project kick off meetings and work sessions with estimating and support groups.
• Reviews plans and specifications.
• Prepares Request for Information (RFI) as needed.
• Assists Project Manager with schedule preparation.
• Receives and evaluates vendor/subcontractor quotations for accuracy.
• Assists the Lead Project Manager with preparation of submittals.
• Helps Lead Project Manager with initiation of appropriate safety programs.
• Works on assigned projects in accordance with Alterman’s procedures and policies.
• Maintains effective communications with appropriate Alterman personnel.
• Project Development:
• Maintains material files (purchase orders, memos, quotes, shop drawings, test reports, action item list, field record drawings, etc.).
• Creates a 3-Week Lookahead on an as needed basis.
• Reviews and processes shop drawings.
• Assists with project close out procedures, including:
• Addressing items on the punch list, finalizing record documents, final AHJ inspections, and updating project description and Operation and Maintenance Manuals.
• Attends project close out meetings and assists the Project Manager with preparing close out documents.
• Project Management (Direct Supervision of Project Manager): 25%
• Timely informs the Project Manager of any significant problems encountered and provides recommended solutions.
• Assists with project startup procedures, including:
• Making projections and interpreting contracts and providing input to proposed project team.
• Entering and monitoring Action Item List into Procore Observation.
• Project Development:
• Attends 25-50-75-90-100% project review meetings and assists the Lead Project Manager with preparation of meeting documentation.
• Prepares accurate job cost projections regularly as directed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Overview

The Assistant Project Manager is responsible for assigned projects components to assist Project Managers. The Assistant Project Manager accepts responsibility and accountability for the execution of all assigned project tasks and carries them out safely, at the highest quality and lowest cost.

Essential Functions

• Project Planning:
• Works in conjunction with the Preconstruction and Project Support group, taking a proactive approach to project planning to maximize profit opportunities.
• Participates in project kick off meetings and work sessions with estimating and support groups.
• Reviews plans and specifications.
• Prepares Request for Information (RFI) as needed.
• Assists Project Manager with schedule preparation.
• Receives and evaluates vendor/subcontractor quotations for accuracy.
• Assists the Lead Project Manager with preparation of submittals.
• Helps Lead Project Manager with initiation of appropriate safety programs.
• Project Management (Independent Activity):
• Works on assigned projects in accordance with Alterman’s procedures and policies.
• Maintains effective communications with appropriate Alterman personnel.
• Project Development:
• Maintains material files (purchase orders, memos, quotes, shop drawings, test reports, action item list, field record drawings, etc.).
• Creates a 3-Week Lookahead on an as needed basis.
• Reviews and processes shop drawings.
• Assists with project close out procedures, including:
• Addressing items on the punch list, finalizing record documents, final AHJ inspections, and updating project description and Operation and Maintenance Manuals.
• Attends project close out meetings and assists the Project Manager with preparing close out documents.
• Project Management (Direct Supervision of Project Manager): 25%
• Timely informs the Project Manager of any significant problems encountered and provides recommended solutions.
• Assists with project startup procedures, including:
• Making projections and interpreting contracts and providing input to proposed project team.
• Entering and monitoring Action Item List into Procore Observation.
• Project Development:
• Attends 25-50-75-90-100% project review meetings and assists the Lead Project Manager with preparation of meeting documentation.
• Attends on site project meetings.
• Prepares accurate job cost projections regularly as directed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Education And Experience

• Must meet the minimum requirements of one of the following pathways:
• Journeyman Electrician License strongly preferred.
• Inside Wireman Apprenticeship Completion or similar/equivalent, 2 years’ experience in a field supervisory position; OR
• Associate degree in Business Management, Construction Management or Construction Engineering.
• Must commit to participating in Project Management training sessions and receive one-on-one training with an assigned Project Manager.
  
  

Skills/Abilitites

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective reasoning and judgement skills.
• Proficient with or able to learn how to use Primavera, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Suite, accounting software, estimating software, and other required systems and software.
• Able to read and interpret all contract documents, plans, specifications, and requirements.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to capitalize on project opportunities.
• Able to maintain working knowledge of trade terms, materials, methods, codes, contract and specification language, and bidding methods.
• Possesses and maintains knowledge of the National Electric Code, electrical engineering fundamentals, purchasing and buying processes, and accounting concepts.
  
  

Work Environment

• Office/job site environment with some travel required.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to use hands or fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; must be able to reach with hands and arms. Manual dexterity associated with computer data entry required.
• Must be able to talk and hear.
• Must be able to frequently sit.
• Must be able to occasionally stand, walk, climb, balance, crouch or crawl, stoop, and kneel.
• Must be able to safely operate a vehicle to travel to and from job sites.
• Must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
• Must be able to safely maneuver in a construction environment.
• Adequate close vision, distance vision, color vision, and depth perception are required.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management and Information Technology

• Industries

  Construction

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