Assistant Project Manager

Nichols Contracting Inc.; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking company is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to join their dynamic team in the construction industry. This role involves supporting the Project Manager in planning, managing, and completing diverse construction projects, ensuring client satisfaction and financial success. Candidates should have a strong background in commercial construction, excellent interpersonal skills, and proficiency in project management software. Join a family-owned business that values its employees and offers a range of benefits, including health insurance and tuition reimbursement, while contributing to impactful projects that shape communities.

Benefits

401k

Health Insurance (medical, dental, and vision)

PTO

Employer Paid Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• 3+ years of commercial construction experience or related field required.
• Strong interpersonal and writing skills essential for project management.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Manager in planning and managing construction projects.
• Monitor subcontractor schedules and project adherence.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Problem Solving

Writing Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Procore

P6

Sage

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Description

Nichols Contracting, Inc. (NCI) is a family-owned and operated Construction and Contracting business headquartered in Columbia, MD with offices in Venice, Royal Palm Beach, and Orange City, FL with a team of 150 employees. NCI is a full-service general contractor focused on providing premier services in all aspects of the construction process, from concept to completion. We manage a broad range of commercial construction projects, including new construction, tenant fit outs, and renovations. NCI services a diverse group of markets including federal, state, and local governments, as well as a variety of corporate and special industry organizations that require complex life safety and critical infrastructure needs.

The Assistant Project Manager will assist the Project Manager in the planning, management, project completion, client satisfaction, and financial outcome of assigned construction projects. Duties to include but not limited to:

• Maintains all project files and performs other duties as assigned by the Project Manager
• Assists with project schedule adherence/updates and monitors subcontractor schedules
• Assist with the coordination of meeting minutes and documentation
• Provide project monthly reports to Project Manager
• Assist the Project Manager with contract administration, permits, change orders, RFI, and submittal tracking
• Assists in preparing the general requisition and monitoring it through the payment process
• Monitors all subcontractor’s work completed compared to their monthly requisitions
• Assists with the final punch-list and project close out documents
• Coordinates site activities and reports on job progress
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of commercial construction experience or related field
• Bachelor’s degree required in Construction, Engineering, or related discipline
• Experience working with contract drawings, subcontracts, contract addendums, specifications, change orders, RFIs, and submittals
• Experience using sophisticated Project Management, Procore, P6, Sage and AutoCAD software
• Must have strong interpersonal and writing skills and be a problem solver
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook) experience is required

Physical Demands: 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.

• Ability to independently ascend and descend stairs
• Ability to independently reach, twist and bend
• Ability to independently remain stationery for extended periods of time
• Ability to independently lift up to 30 pounds when required by work assignment

Benefits: 401k, Health Insurance (medical, dental, and vision), PTO, Employer Paid Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Holidays

Salary: $65,000 - $100,000 plus performance based Bonus incentives