Assistant Project Manager

Cherry Coatings; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Outstanding work environment

Paid Holidays

Flexible Paid Vacation

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life, & more

401K

Profit Sharing

Bonus and Career growth potential

Job summary

Cherry Coatings in Texas seeks a motivated project coordinator/PM assistant to support project managers with change orders, RFIs, submittals, and material tracking. You will learn our SOPs, assist in monthly financials, and help prepare cost reports for executives.

This role offers growth as you gain PM responsibility within a family-owned leading coating contractor. You will collaborate with field teams, designers, and clients, communicating clearly and ensuring deadlines are met.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field is required.
• Commercial paint experience is preferred and helpful.
• Experience in project management and logistics is desirable.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers with change events, change orders, RFIs, submittals, and tracking.
• Learn and apply Cherry Coatings’ SOPs to daily work.
• Support the project team as main contact and help manage financials monthly.
• Participate in project reporting, cost updates, and schedule communications to leadership.
• Assist in estimating change orders and understanding owner/subcontract contracts.
• Shadow PM to learn subcontract and payment processes.

Skills

Construction passion

Detail-oriented

Strong communication

multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Procore

Box

DocuSign

Textura

Bluebeam

AIA contracts

Job description

About The Job

Established in 1968, Cherry Coatings is one of the largest commercial paint contractors in the country. We are a family-owned business that provides architectural, industrial, and maintenance coating services for some of the most recognizable facilities in Texas, Arizona, Tennessee, and beyond. Our strong emphasis on high quality service and client satisfaction have made us the select partner for general contractors, property management firms, and facility managers.

About The Job

Established in 1968, Cherry Coatings is one of the largest commercial paint contractors in the country. We are a family-owned business that provides architectural, industrial, and maintenance coating services for some of the most recognizable facilities in Texas, Arizona, Tennessee, and beyond. Our strong emphasis on high quality service and client satisfaction have made us the select partner for general contractors, property management firms, and facility managers.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Assisting Project Manager(s) with tasks such as: change events, change orders, RFI's, submittals, tracking materials, closeout documents, etc…
• Learning and applying Cherry Coatings’ standard operating procedures, to your work.
• Assisting the Project Manager and gaining experience in leading the project team as the main point of contact for the project.
• Learning how to update, project, and manage the financials on a monthly basis.
• Assist the PM in the monthly project process reports including cost reports updates, PCO, CO, RFIs, submittals, safety, and schedule reports to executive team leaders.
• Assist in estimating change orders, reviewing and understanding the entire process according to the owner contract.
• Learn the basic principles of the subcontracts and owner contracts by shadowing the PM while navigating payments, changes, claims, etc.
• Be a member of the team involved in formal presentations for the project.

What You Need For This Position:

• Passion for construction.
• Detail-oriented mindset with a positive "can-do" attitude.
• Outstanding communicator: able to synthesize complex information into simple, actionable insights and ability to communicate technical building processes with construction, and non-construction team members equally.
• Commitment to providing a positive experience for all project stakeholders, clients, design professionals, subcontractors, and team members.
• Commitment to mastery and developing your career and personal goals through continual learning opportunities.
• Entrepreneurial team player who can multitask.
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite, Procore, Box, DocuSign, Textura, Bluebeam, and a willingness to learn AIA contracts.
• Passion for construction and applying new technologies, concepts, and innovative solutions.

Qualifications:

• Commercial paint experience is required
• Experience in project management
• Knowledge of inspection procedures and logistics management
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to work well in a team and meet project deadlines
• Attention to detail and problem-solving abilities
• Experience in the construction industry is a plus
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Job Type: Full-time.

Benefits

• Outstanding work environment
• Paid Holidays
• Flexible Paid Vacation
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life, & more
• 401K
• Profit Sharing
• Bonus and Career growth potential are just some of the amazing reasons to join our team!