Assistant Project Manager

Sun Country Builders; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Mental health resources

Pet insurance

Long-term disability

401(k) with company matching

Paid volunteer time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discount program

Job summary

Sun Country Builders in Carlsbad, CA is seeking a detail-oriented project coordinator with a construction management degree and multifamily experience to support project managers from start to finish.

You will manage subcontractor coordination, bid analysis, submittals, schedules, and RFIs, while ensuring accurate documents and timely communication with owners and teams. Join our award-winning group and contribute to affordable multifamily housing.

Qualifications

• A construction management degree with 1 year of multifamily construction experience or at least 4 years of multifamily experience with a general contractor.
• Strong Microsoft Office, Procore and general computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Complete assigned duties with an exceptional level of accuracy and timeliness.
• Implement project start up and close out procedures as directed by Project Manager.
• Assist Project Managers in the subcontract/buyout process, including but not limited to, bid analysis, subcontract document drafting and purchase orders.
• Acquire an understanding of all subcontract scopes of work, subcontract agreements, project plans, specifications, and prime contract with the Owner.
• Create list of required submittals and pursue subcontractors. Upon receipt, review submittals for completeness as per project plans and specifications.
• Upon receipt of changes by Owner, Architect, or Engineer, create Proposal Request and forward to applicable subcontractors for pricing.
• Assist Project Superintendent with field related coordination and updating the project schedule.
• Assist Project Managers in all project meetings (i.e. OAC, Coordination).
• Follow through with subcontractors to ensure all proposals are received. Analyze proposals for completeness.
• Process and distribute RFIs timely and coordinate with affected subcontractors.
• Assist Project Manager with maintaining the project schedule.
• Assist Project Manager with maintaining the Potential Change Order to Owners log and Subcontractor Change Orders.
• Assist Project Manager in budget and change order management.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Procore

Strong communicator

Cross-functional collaboration

Organized

Education

Construction management degree

Tools

Procore

Job description

Sun Country Builders is an award-winning builder of multi-family affordable homes. We believe in meaningful relationships with our employees, clients and vendors. Many of Sun Country’s employees have been with the company for years. Our company culture fosters personal responsibility and offers ongoing growth and long-term career opportunities. We have a competitive compensation and benefits package and an excellent supportive work environment. We are looking for those who believe and work within our values of humility, gratitude, determined, hardworking, always learning and caring. Come join the team!

Recently named Elite Best & Brightest Companies to Work for in San Diego and Nationwide.

Who we are looking for:

Must have experience:

• A construction management degree with 1 year of multifamily construction experience or at least 4 years of multifamily experience with a general contractor
• Strong Microsoft Office, Procore and general computer skills

Characteristics that succeed in this position:

• Strategic thinker with attention to detail
• Strong communicator and cross-functional collaborator
• Highly organized and proactive problem-solver
• Thrives in fast-paced environments with excellent stress and time management skills

Core Responsibilities:

• Complete assigned duties with an exceptional level of accuracy and timeliness
• Implement project start up and close out procedures as directed by Project Manager
• Assist Project Managers in the subcontract/buyout process, including but not limited to, bid analysis, subcontract document drafting and purchase orders
• Acquire an understanding of all subcontract scopes of work, subcontract agreements, project plans, specifications, and prime contract with the Owner
• Create list of required submittals and pursue subcontractors. Upon receipt, review submittals for completeness as per project plans and specifications
• Upon receipt of changes by Owner, Architect, or Engineer, create Proposal Request and forward to applicable subcontractors for pricing
• Assist Project Superintendent with field related coordination and updating the project schedule
• Assist Project Managers in all project meetings (i.e. OAC, Coordination)
• Follow through with subcontractors to ensure all proposals are received. Analyze proposals for completeness
• Process and distribute RFIs timely and coordinate with affected subcontractors
• Assist Project Manager with maintaining the project schedule
• Assist Project Manager with maintaining the Potential Change Order to Owners log and Subcontractor Change Orders
• Assist Project Manager in budget and change order management

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Ability to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment (e.g., copier, scanner, telephone)
• Frequent use of hands and fingers for data entry and document handling
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, bend, or reach
• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds occasionally (e.g., boxes of documents or office supplies)
• Visual acuity to read and produce documents, spreadsheets, and reports
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in person, over the phone, and via email

At SCB, we believe in taking care of our employees both at work and beyond. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance.

• medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• paid time off
• mental health resources
• pet insurance
• long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) with company matching
• paid volunteer time off
• tuition reimbursement
• and an employee discount program

Sun Country Builders (“SCB”) is an equal employment opportunity employer that is committed to complying with all laws providing equal employment opportunities.

SCB makes employment decisions such as hiring based on a candidate’s merit and our business necessity.

SCB encourages qualified applicants from every walk of life to apply as we continue to build our workforce where each employee’s uniqueness strengthens our culture of inclusiveness.

More About Sun Country Builders

Sun Country Builders was founded and incorporated in 1979, and has been in business continuously since then, with no change in name, licenses, or owner. Sun Country holds California B (General Contractor), C-5 (Framing & Rough Carpentry) and C-8 (Concrete) licenses. The firm’s primary area of work is multi-family housing, most typically of Type-V construction, either with or without structured parking.

Sun Country Builders has worked more than once for almost every one of our clients. One key developer client has brought us back dozens of times, with further projects in the pipeline. We’re extraordinarily disciplined, extraordinarily client-oriented, and we act out of a belief that we owe our developers a fiduciary duty, in the old-fashioned and true sense of the term.

Come join the team!