Assistant Project Manager

Brasfield & Gorrie; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking an Assistant Project Manager for its Charlotte team. You will be responsible for managing subcontractor bids, assisting with project start-up, and ensuring compliance with quality control standards. This role demands excellent communication skills and a proactive approach to project management within a dynamic construction environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction, engineering, or related field required.
• Excellent communication and conflict resolution skills.
• Experience on construction projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage subcontractor bids and subcontracts.
• Assist with project start-up and documentation.
• Lead project coordination meetings and manage project controls.

Skills

Communication

Conflict resolution

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction, engineering, or related field

Tools

Project management software

Job description

Responsibilities

Brasfield & Gorrie has an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Project Manager to join our Charlotte team. Work location may be in Charlotte or on projects in various locations based out of the Carolinas.

Responsibilities and Essential Duties include the following (other duties may be assigned):

• Solicit, review, and scope subcontractor and vendor bids, quotes, and related contract specification sections.
• Administer subcontracts for area of responsibility (payments, insurance, bond, safety, haz-com, etc.).
• Review and understand contract documents (plans and specifications).
• Assist with project start-up, including obtaining permits and licenses and managing jobsite mobilization.
• Lead responsibility for project document management and project controls.
• Assist in development, planning, and updating of overall project schedule.
• Assist in development of project quality control plan implementation and compliance with contract requirements.
• Lead subcontractor start-up meetings.
• Manage complete submittal process, including obtaining, reviewing, and managing submittals for compliance and procurement, tracking submittals with procurement schedule, and developing a complete submittal log.
• Manage a portion of project scope, including civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, and/or electrical.
• Lead and facilitate project coordination meetings (MEP, skin, site utility/logistics, phasing plan, etc.).
• Create and manage tracking logs, including for concrete, rebar, and stone.
• Meet with authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs) to understand inspection and compliance requirements.
• Enter and update information in project management software (job status reports, projections, change orders, RFIs).
• Manage LEED requirements, compliance, and documentation when applicable.
• Resolve daily problems and expedite materials in conjunction with field supervision.
• Support the project manager and team with budgeting, actual committed reports, and labor reports.
• Provide accurate cost projections for the area of responsibility.
• Review and code invoices with project actual committed reports.
• Manage punch list and work with subcontractors to execute it in accordance with the project schedule.
• Manage project closeout procedures (closeout documents, final job report, and final accounting).

Education, Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in construction, engineering, or related field.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Conflict resolution skills.
• Superior organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask.
• Familiarity with project management software.
• Experience on construction projects preferred.
• Willingness to travel and/or relocate, as required.

The above description covers principal duties and responsibilities of the job. It is not an exhaustive list of all tasks that may be required. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

EOE/Vets/Disabilities