Assistant Project Manager

Leapley Construction Group; California (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in California is seeking an Assistant Project Manager (APM) responsible for coordinating projects with an emphasis on quality and regulatory standards. Candidates should have a high school diploma and 2-5 years of commercial construction experience, with proficiency in project management software like CMiC and ProCore. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong communication skills and a commitment to collaboration and quality. This role offers an opportunity for growth within a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years’ experience in commercial construction with a general contractor.
• Demonstrates behaviors that align to Trust, Quality, and Collaboration.
• Motivated, proactive, and self-starting with strong client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with project managers to complete projects on time.
• Develop pre-construction RFP package to ensure quality.
• Ensure all project schedules are updated and communicated.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship management

Proficient in CMiC

Proficient in ProCore

Proficient in Bluebeam

Written communication skills

Verbal communication skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Education

High school diploma

Four-year degree in construction, engineering, or business

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Microsoft Project

TimberScan

Job description

Job Details

Role Responsibilities:

• Coordinatewith project managers to complete projects on time, within budget and to specified quality and regulatory standards.The APM conducts business and manages relationships in alignment with the mission and values of Leapley Construction
• Develop pre-construction RFP package
• Assist in creating and managing project budget
• Ensure that all project documentation is filed and current
• Assist in planning, conducting, documenting all project meetings
• Define project milestones and generate progress reports associated with each milestone
• Establish job processes including approving pay applications and negotiating subcontractor change orders
• Ensure all project schedules are updated and communicated regularly
• Identify any potential obstacles or risks to project
• Assist in managing the closeout process
• Collaborate with the project superintendent and all other project team members throughout the project lifecycle
• Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor
• Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education and Experience Qualifications:

• High school diploma
• 2-5 years’ experience in commercial construction and working with a general contractor
• Has a passion for the construction industry, establishing strong client relationships, and driving quality and excellence
• Proficient in project specific software; CMiC, ProCore, Bluebeam, Adobe, TimberScan, and Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project, or other scheduling software
• Demonstrates behaviors that align to the Leapley values of Trust, Quality and Collaboration
• Motivated, proactive, and self-starting
• Manages detail and quality with pace of work and customer expectations
• Proficient written and verbal communication skills
• Interprets data and information and communicate insights and actions needed
• Demonstrates an understanding of all elements of a project fit together in context of the bigger picture
• Continuously develops skills and abilities and seeks opportunities to expand knowledge and experiences across market segments and complex projects
• Establishes and maintains collaborative relationship within Leapley and externally within the industry

Preferred Qualifications

• Four-year degree from an accredited university within the construction, engineering, or business concentrations
• Previous experience on commercial job sites

Other

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards