Assistant Project Manager

Pavarini McGovern; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction management company is seeking an Assistant Project Manager in Columbia, SC. The role involves supporting the Project Manager in coordinating construction projects and requires a bachelor's degree in construction management or Civil Engineering, along with relevant experience in project management. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• 2 years as Project Engineer with construction management experience required.
• 4 or more years of construction management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Manager with coordinating field supervisory personnel.
• Distribute drawings and design revisions to relevant parties.
• Assist in the project closeout process.
• Maintain project meeting minutes and distribute them.
• Report project progress to the Project Manager.

Skills

Understanding of industry practices and trends

Interpersonal skills

Communicative skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management, Civil Engineering, or related field

Bachelor's degree in other field with 4 years of Project Engineer experience

Job description

Assistant Project Manager

Job Description Summary

The basic function of the Assistant Project Manager is to assist the Project Manager with administering, directing, and coordinating the functions of the field supervisory personnel of the operations division. The Assistant Project Manager reports to and is directly accountable to the Project Manager.

Requirements

• Education: Must have a bachelor’s degree in construction management, Civil Engineering, or related field. Or a bachelor’s degree in other field with 4 years of Project Engineer experience.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in construction management or Civil Engineering.

Experience

• Required: 2 years as Project Engineer with construction management experience.
• Preferred: 4 or more years of construction management experience.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

• Position requires an understanding of industry practices and trends and their impact on the corporation. Individual must have interpersonal, communicative, and organizational skills.

Essential Functions

• Distributes drawing and design revisions, bulletins, to Project Manager, Super and all trades.
• Assist with the development and implementation of normal operating procedures for overall project operations.
• Assist in the project closeout process.
• Act as company representative in negotiations with the owners.
• Maintaining project meeting minutes and distribution.
• Reporting project progress to the Project Manager.
• Basic estimating, take‐offs, solicit quotes.