Assistant Project Manager

LeChase Construction; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LeChase Construction in Charlotte, NC is seeking a capable Assistant to the Project Manager to support the management, administration, and safety of assigned projects. You will supervise engineers, subcontractors, and field personnel to keep projects on track.

The role emphasizes collaboration with owners, architects, and construction managers, maintaining effective communication, and helping prepare monthly project updates. A strong foundation in construction practices is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; construction management or civil engineering degree preferred.
• Technical, mechanical, electrical, and communication knowledge preferred.
• Basic knowledge of safety policies and procedures.
• Strong familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and resourcefulness.
• Ability to complete projects on scope, budget, and timeline.

Responsibilities

• Assist the project manager with managing all functions of assigned projects at pre-, during, and post-construction.
• Develop and maintain relationships with owner, architect, construction manager, and subcontractors to optimize project flow.
• Coordinate and communicate project status; prepare monthly owner project update reports.
• Monitor three-week schedule and daily crew production goals.
• Ensure tools/equipment are maintained and paperwork is completed accurately.
• Assist with change orders and coordination of subcontractors and suppliers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Project management software

Interpersonal skills

Budget/time management

Safety policies knowledge

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Construction management / Civil engineering degree preferred

Job description

Assist the project manager & superintendent during the management, administration, and safety of assigned project. Supervises project engineers, subcontractors and/or field personnel.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist project manager with managing, developing, maintaining, and overseeing all functions of assigned projects at the pre-construction, construction, and post-construction phases.
• Establish relationships and coordinate the company support functions on all support departments as such affects assigned projects in a harmonious manner at the least cost. Participate in project buy out by assisting project manager and estimating to assure full scopes and economies.
• Create and maintain a team relationship with the owner, architect, construction manager, LeChase’s supervision, LeChase’s field forces, subcontractors, suppliers, other prime contractors, and others involved in the construction process.
• Establish, encourage, and maintain communication within the project team, with upper management, with tradesmen and other project participants (owners, architects, construction managers, subcontractors, primes, etc.).Constantly strive for communication improvement. Keep the owner advised of project status. Prepare and distribute monthly project update reports for owner’s use and reference.
• Monitor accuracy, use and effectiveness of project planning including the three-week schedule, its distribution to foremen and the achievement of daily crew production goals.
• Ascertain the proper use and maintenance of tools and equipment. Keep the project manager & superintendent advised as to condition and performance of equipment.
• Ensure that all required paperwork is filled out accurately, timely, correctly and in proper form. Follow, enforce, and adhere to the requirements of the general responsibilities, all company manuals and policies.
• Inform the project manager/project executive of any significant changes in the work. Quantifying, monitoring, and pursuing of change order or extra work order items are your direct responsibility.
• Coordinate, cooperate and assist subcontractors, suppliers, and other prime trades. Maintain a good working relationship with all subcontract trades.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education/Experience:
• High school diploma or equivalent required. Vocational and/or college degree in construction management, civil engineering, or a similar field strongly preferred.
• Technical, mechanical, electrical, and communication knowledge preferred.
• Basic knowledge of safety policies and procedures.
• Strong familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and extremely resourceful.
• Ability to complete projects according to outlined scope, budget, and timeline.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Performance of the required duties will require physical ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs, passenger use of construction personnel hoists, ability to climb ladders and negotiate work areas under construction. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Performing this job requires use of hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, sit, talk and hear, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

About LeChase:

Established in 1944, LeChase prides itself on offering the capabilities of a large firm while maintaining the personalized service of a small firm. Today, the company ranks among the nation’s top contractors – providing general construction and construction management services in a wide range of industries and on projects of all sizes. With a dedicated team of professionals striving to deliver excellence, the firm has earned a reputation for quality, safety and integrity. In addition to serving customers from its operations across the East Coast, LeChase can provide resources to meet the unique needs of clients no matter where they are located.

EEO Statement:

LeChase is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination of any kind during the hiring process, including but not limited to discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, disability, protected Veteran status, nationality, religion, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other non-merit-based factor.

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