Assistant Project Manager

Wainwright Talent Partners; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wainwright Talent Partners seeks an Assistant Project Manager to assist the project team in completing assigned projects on schedule and within budget. You will foster relationships with customers, designers, owners representatives, and subcontractors.

Responsibilities include handling shop drawings, RFIs, and scheduling with the Project Manager and on-site Superintendents. Strong communication, detail orientation, and problem-solving are essential; willingness to travel is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in civil engineering or construction management, or equivalent.
• 1–3 years of related construction experience.
• Thorough knowledge of safety programs and basic scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Receive logs for shop drawings and control documentation.
• Assist with RFIs and change orders under supervision.
• Support schedule updates with the Project Manager and Superintendent.
• Prepare meeting minutes and assist with closeout processes.
• Travel to project sites as required and coordinate with subcontractors.

Skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Pressure management

Problem solving

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

ComputerEase

Procore

BluBeam

Excel

Word

Job description

ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER

Reports to: This position will report to the Project Manager

Objective: The Assistant Project Manager (APM) is responsible to assist the project team in the completion of each assigned project within established schedule and budget parameters, and in a manner consistent with customer-focused project deliverystandards.

The APM must be able to multi-task, prioritize his/her own responsibilities. The APM is also expected to develop and foster strong relationships with industry contacts, including customers, the design community, owners representatives, and subcontractors.

Supervisory Responsibility :
The APM will work in concert with Dir. of Ops, PX, PM's, on-site Superintendents, and the General Superintendent
Communicate and enforces safety procedures and site rules
Assist in the management of overall project and project requirements

Duties/ Responsibilities:

• Receive, log, file, and control shop drawings
• Assist with processing of RFIs
• Follow up on quantities in place weekly with support of Superintendent
• Quantity take-off for field procurement and change orders
• Assist Project Manager and Superintendent in preparing and updating schedule
• Assist Project Manager with change order proposals
• Prepare and distribute meeting minutes
• Assist Super in development of initial punch list
• Manage closeout and procure all closeout materials as the project progresses
• Assist with Subcontractor solicitation and procurement
• Assistance with estimating
• Submittal and shop drawing review and processing
• Assist with and attend PSR meetings
• Closeouts; timely, complete and accurate
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Soft Skills:

• Customer Satisfaction: Create a positive, long lasting client experience.
• Active critical problem-solving skills; go and find the answers.
• Ask the right questions timely. Avoid fire drills and errors.
• Be proactive and assertive. What can I do to help?, I already took care of thatfor you.
• Maintain a strong work ethic, own your growth and learning. What can I do tosucceed?
• Can do attitude daily. I got this attitude.
• Consistency in work product. Do not settle for average.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• B.S. in Civil Engineering or Construction Management or equivalent, plus experience/knowledge of construction.
• 1-3 years of experience in related construction fields.
• Thorough knowledge of Safety Program.
• Basic scheduling understanding.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Willingness to travel.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Extremely detail oriented.
• Ability to read, understand, and execute blueprints, drawings, and plans.
• Understanding of quality building practices.
• Ability to quickly identify problems.
• ComputerEase, Procore, BluBeam, Excel and Word experience preferred.

Physical Requirements: Workers must be able to: see well (either naturally or withcorrection); coordinate the movements of eyes, hands and fingers; use hands, arms andfingers fully; climb and maintain balance on ladders and scaffolding; stoop, kneel, crouch,crawl, or work at heights as required; and list and carry objects weighing up to 50pounds and occasionally more.

Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the construction site in all types ofweather.

Education and experience: Bachelors degree in civil engineering or constructionmanagement, or related field required.

FLSA - Exempt

Regular Full- Time

Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer