Assistant Project Manager

Moss & Associates (Construction); Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Moss, a national construction firm, is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support the Project Manager with contract administration, change orders, submittals, procurement, and scheduling on Dallas/Fort Worth projects. The role emphasizes coordination, financial tracking, and field operations support.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in construction management or 5 years of related experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency with project management software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering or related discipline or 5 years’ experience.
• Strong computer skills are a necessity, including familiarity with construction project management applications.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills and are required to interface directly with owners’ representatives, the A/E team, building departments and other team members.

Responsibilities

• Contributes preconstruction services by engaging in the following: reviews Design Documents, identifies key Subcontractors, investigates site, analyzes labor markets, identifies long-lead items, develops Bid Packages, participates in pre-bid conferences, develops Project Procedures Manual, and coordinates and obtains permitting.
• Contributes to project financial tracking by engaging in the following: approves miscellaneous job expenditures, assists in preparing monthly Owner Requisitions, processes monthly requisitions, manages change order process, assists in Loss-Control Management, administers Owner Purchase Program, manages project assets.
• Manages project start-ups by engaging in the following: develops Scopes of Work, sets up filing system, develops Purchasing Schedule, obtains insurance and bonds, establishes Schedule of Project Meetings, develops QC Program, develops Loss Control (Safety) Program, sets up and distributes project directory and mobilizes onto site.
• Maintains schedules by engaging in the following: complies with contract requirements, coordinates with corporate scheduling, prepares and distributes detailed Project Schedules, prepares resource loaded Schedules, prepares, and distributes monthly updates, and develops Look-Ahead Schedules.
• Manages project administration by engaging in the following: administers document control, administers RFI process, administers critical items list, prepares monthly reports, prepares correspondence, maintains filing system, conducts project meetings, and evaluates and responds to project risks
• Contributes to field operations by engaging in the following: conducts trade preconstruction meetings, coordinates Subcontractors and Vendors, coordinates permit inspections, maintains subcontractor relationships, manages QC Program, manages Loss Control (Safety) Program, manages Shop Drawing process, manages material expediting process, manages daily cleanup, manages rental equipment, performs daily jobsite walk, coordinates specialty inspections, and manages start-up and commissioning of equipment
• Promotes client relations by engaging in the following: interacts regularly with Owner and complies with client’s needs
• Manages project closeout and post construction services by engaging in the following: obtains Certificate of Occupancy and other government approvals, submits “As-Built” Drawings, submits Operation Manuals, completes Punch List, coordinates Owner move-in and start-up, finalizes Owner Training Programs, obtains and delivers warranties and transfers attic stock, demobilizes field operations, closes out subcontracts, submits Project History Report, completes Asset Transfer, obtains client referral, archives project records, and administers warranty period services
• Promotes company by engaging in the following: participates in Company-sponsored events, participates in Task Team Committees, participates in industry-related organizations, teaches and/or trains employees, participates in college recruiting and related activities, participates in general recruiting, participates in Company presentations, participates in Project PR events, and seeks positive PR opportunities
• Participates in personal professional development by engaging in the following: participates in training programs, participates in continuing education programs, participates in seminars, and conferences, and participates in professional organizations
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Project coordination

Computer skills

Scheduling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related discipline

Tools

Construction project management applications

Job description

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Moss is a national privately held construction firm providing innovative solutions resulting in award-winning projects. With regional offices across the United States, Moss focuses on construction management, solar EPC, and design-build. The company’s diverse portfolio encompasses a wide range of sectors, including luxury high-rise residential, landmark mixed-use developments, hospitality, K-12 and higher education, justice, solar energy and battery storage, and sports. Moss is ranked by Engineering News-Record as the nation’s top solar contractor and one of the top 50 general contractors. Moss prides itself on a strong entrepreneurial culture that honors safety, quality, client engagement, and employee development. Its employees consistently rank Moss as one of the best places to work.

POSITION SCOPE AND ORGANIZATIONAL IMPACT

Moss’Assistant Project Managersare responsible forassistingthe Project Manager in the administrative and technical management of the project. Theyassistin supervising all activities related to contract administration, change orders, submittals, procurement, and scheduling.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Contributes preconstruction services by engaging in the following: reviews Design Documents,identifieskey Subcontractors, investigates site, analyzes labor markets,identifieslong-lead items, develops Bid Packages,participatesin pre-bid conferences, develops Project Procedures Manual, and coordinates and obtains permitting


• Contributes to project financial tracking by engaging in thefollowing:approves miscellaneous job expenditures,assistsin preparing monthly Owner Requisitions, processes monthly requisitions, manages change order process,assistsin Loss-Control Management, administers Owner Purchase Program, manages project assets


• Manages project start-ups by engaging in thefollowing:develops Scopes of Work, sets up filing system, develops Purchasing Schedule, obtains insurance and bonds, establishes Schedule of Project Meetings, develops QC Program, develops Loss Control (Safety) Program, sets up and distributes project directory and mobilizes onto site


• Maintains schedules by engaging in thefollowing:complieswithcontract requirements, coordinates with corporate scheduling, prepares and distributes detailed Project Schedules, prepares resource loaded Schedules, prepares, anddistributemonthly updates, and develops Look-Ahead Schedules


• Manages project administration by engaging in thefollowing:administers document control,administersRFI process, administers critical items list, prepares monthly reports, prepares correspondence,maintainsfiling system, conducts project meetings, and evaluates and responds to project risks


• Contributes to field operations by engaging in the following: conducts trade preconstruction meetings, coordinates Subcontractors and Vendors, coordinates permit inspections, maintains subcontractor relationships, manages QC Program, manages Loss Control (Safety) Program, manages Shop Drawing process, manages material expediting process, manages daily cleanup, manages rental equipment, performs daily jobsite walk, coordinates specialty inspections, and manages start-up and commissioning of equipment


• Promotes client relations by engaging in thefollowing:interacts regularly with Owner andcomplies withclient’s needs


• Manages project closeout and post construction services by engaging in the following: obtains Certificate of Occupancy and other government approvals, submits “As-Built” Drawings, submits Operation Manuals, completes Punch List, coordinates Owner move-in and start-up, finalizesOwner Training Programs, obtains and delivers warranties and transfers attic stock, demobilizes field operations, closes out subcontracts, submits Project History Report, completes Asset Transfer, obtains client referral, archives project records, and administers warranty period services


• Promotes company by engaging in thefollowing:participates in Company-sponsored events, participates in Task Team Committees, participates in industry-related organizations, teaches and/or trains employees, participates in college recruiting and related activities, participates in general recruiting, participates in Company presentations, participates in Project PR events, and seeks positive PR opportunities


• Participates in personal professional development by engaging in thefollowing:participates in training programs,participatesin continuing education programs,participatesin seminars, and conferences, andparticipatesin professional organizations


• Performsother related duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering or related discipline or 5 years’ experience


• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a project engineer or assistant project manager in the construction industry with a general contractor


• Strong computer skills are a necessity, including familiarity with construction project management applications


• Strong communicationand interpersonal skills and arerequiredtointerface directly withowners’ representatives, the A/E team, building departments and other team members


• Intermediate finance skills arerequired

JOB TITLE: ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER

JOB LOCATION: DALLAS/FORT WORTH, TEXAS

CLASSIFICATION: FULL TIME – EXEMPT – SALARIED

REPORTS TO: SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER

Moss is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.