Assistant Project Manager

Liberty; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction services company in Boston is seeking an Assistant Project Manager. The role involves managing day-to-day project operations, handling Contracts & Purchase Orders, and ensuring compliance with insurance requirements. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree, a minimum of 5 years related experience, and demonstrate key values such as integrity and professionalism. This position promises a challenging and inspiring work environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related experience as a Project Engineer or similar role.
• Ability to manage and adapt to changes in processes.
• Possess Liberty's core values: Passion, Integrity, Hard Work, Professionalism, Caring.

Responsibilities

• Log and track Contracts & Purchase Orders.
• Price, approve and reject Project Change Orders.
• Manage building permit processes and resolve issues.
• Create and update Vendor and Subcontractor Contact Log.
• Conduct training for OSHA 10 or 30 Hour, HAZWOPER, and safety topics.

Skills

Project management

Change management

Attention to detail

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in applicable discipline

Job description

Founded in Boston, Massachusetts in 2007, Liberty offers expertise in a broad array of construction and equipment services nationwide including general requirements, equipment, supply, concrete, special projects, and site access solutions. Our experience, combined with our innovative approach and stellar customer service, ensures a seamless experience —with safety and reliability at the forefront. We’ve built strong relationships with key contractors and clients in every sector, including commercial, residential, healthcare, and higher education.

The Role

Liberty is seeking people who are bold. Curious. Innovative. Caring. Looking for the career opportunity of a lifetime. We’ll challenge and inspire you to be your very best. We’ll embrace what makes you unique and lift you up as you take chances. Here, you’ll find a place where you can act with purpose and integrity, bringing intelligence and grit to every aspect of your job. Join us for the chance to leverage your inherent curiosity and proven capabilities to catapult you to the next level.

The Assistant Project Manager works with the Project Manager in running the day-to-day project management operations on the job. This role is based in Boston on area projects to be supported.

Responsibilities

• Log-in and track Contracts & Purchase Orders
• Use experience and judgment to price, approve and/or reject Project Change Orders, Submittals, and respond to Requests for Information
• Log-in, track and review shop drawings and submittals and respond to Requests for Information
• Request Insurance Certificates from subcontractors to review for compliance with the Company’s insurance requirements
• Create and update Vendor and Subcontractor Contact Log
• Price and create Proposed Change Orders
• Submit, track response and issue Requests for Information
• Responsible for managing the building permit process and resolving any issues related thereto
• Plan revision submissions to municipality
• Work with Company Attorneys on contracts, Insurance Certificates, Insurance discrepancies & Contract modifications
• Act as a liaison with subcontractors to resolve any disputes, questions, or issues related to subcontractor’s work and progress.
• Assist with Project Schedule Narratives
• Take Weekly Video and distribute to General Manager
• Create Weekly Meeting Minutes – Owner’s and Subcontractors meetings
• Set up coordination meetings with Subcontractors
• Distribute revised drawings to Subcontractors
• Using best judgment, write up descriptions for Purchase Orders and Subcontract Requests
• Responsible for obtaining and tracking Subcontractor warranty certificates
• Responsible for creating close-out manuals
• Conducts training for OSHA 10 or 30 Hour, HAZWOPER, and other Safety related topics

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an applicable discipline
• 5+ years of related experience as a Project Engineer or with another firm
• The ability to manage and embrace change. Respond and adapt to new processes and new ways of looking at old problems
• Computer Literate
• Accurate with an attention to detail
• Candidate must possess Liberty's Core Values: Passion, Integrity, Hard Work, Professionalism, and Caring

Working Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time; talk or hear; perform fine motor, hand and finger skills in the use of a keyboard, telephone, or writing. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; and reach with arms and/or hands. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The employee will spend their time in an office environment with a quiet to moderate noise level. Job site walking.

EEO Statement

Suffolk provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, disability, protected veteran, gender identity, age or any other status protected by law. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Suffolk will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination toward, or harassment of, applicants or employees by anyone at Suffolk, or anyone working on behalf of Suffolk.