Assistant Project Manager

VJS Construction Services, Inc.; City of Pewaukee (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

VJS Construction Services, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to assist with multi-contract development, documentation, scheduling and procurement across active projects.

The role involves collaboration with project management and field teams to maintain milestones and ensure quality alignment with specifications. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture or Engineering and 3–6 years of related experience, with strong communication

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture or Engineering.
• 3–6 years of full-time related experience.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Knowledge of scheduling software and project documentation processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist project management and field staff with development, organization, documentation and scheduling.
• Support preconstruction activities including permitting, procurement and bid coordination.
• Monitor on-site quality, manage subcontractors and change orders.
• Prepare and track monthly progress and cost projections.
• Support close-out activities and warranty resolutions.

Skills

Excel

Word

Communication

Scheduling

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management/Architecture/Engineering

Tools

Viewpoint

Bluebeam

Procore

Job description

Position Description

SUMMARY:

The Assistant Project Manager assists project management and field staff with the development, organization, documentation, scheduling and material procurement on multiple contracts in progress.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Life of the Project

• Safety implementation
• Attends all Project Management and Superintendent meetings
• Develops, monitors and regularly updates milestones
• Responsible for relationship building and business development
• Performs other duties as required by management

Preconstruction

• Assists portions of project start up – permitting, subcontract/vendor procurement, preconstruction coordination with clients/designers
• Prepares self-performed production monitoring and associated reporting
• Works with the project team in creating bid invitation lists and communicating with subcontractors to ensure adequate bid coverage
• Analyze construction documents for constructability
• Pre-install meetings
• Reviews and manages shop drawings, submittals process, RFI and project documentation
• Facilitates project micro scheduling and pull planning

Construction

• Monitors on-site quality control reviews and adherence to project specifications. Coordinates with third party envelope consultants and manages material testing
• Facilitates and documents project meetings
• Coordinates updates to construction documents
• Manage monthly Owner payments
• Subcontract management
• Owner change orders
• Assists with project management and field staff to provide accurate monthly Progress Books
• Assists with project management and field staff to compile monthly cost projections

Post-Construction

• Monitors and assists with close-out activities, including the punch list, resolution of warranty, O & M manuals and as-built drawings

Position Requirements

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong computer skills including proficiency using Excel and Word; project management and scheduling software knowledge helpful. Viewpoint, Bluebeam and Procore knowledge a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, subcontractors and office staff.
• Use required office equipment proficiently; plan and organize work effectively; analyze problems, propose reasonable solutions, make logical decisions, carry-out decisions made, and follow-up with feedback where appropriate.
• Jobsite safety excellence
• Strong work ethic

Supervisory Responsibility: This position may supervise others, including but not limited to Project Engineers and Interns Coordinators.

Physical Demands: Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift 15 pounds at a time.

Work Environment: This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment. Position may be in the office or on a jobsite.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work: 40 hours per week – 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday to Thursday and 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday.Employee may be asked to work outside of standard operating hours to meet deadlines of our clients.

Travel: This position may require overnight travel. Travel will depend on the project assigned.

Required Education and Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Architecture or Engineering and 3-6 years of full-time related experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer

VJS Construction Services policy is to select, train and promote the best candidate for each job regardless of age, race, religion, color, handicap, sex, physical condition, developmental disability, sexual orientation or national origin or any other protected class. Equal Opportunity Employment refers to employee recruiting, hiring, administering salary, training, transfers, promotions, counseling, terminations, and all other conditions or privileges of employment.