Assistant Project Manager

Adolfson & Peterson Construction; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 78,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Assistance

Employee Referral Bonus

Health Savings Account

Job summary

Adolfson & Peterson Construction is seeking an experienced Assistant Project Manager for an onsite role on a large data center project near the Fargo area. The position works with the Superintendent/Project Manager to coordinate safety, budgets, contracts, schedules, and trade coordination.

Responsibilities include maintaining schedules, submittals, and project logs; monitoring procurement; assisting with pay apps and close-out; and supporting risk assessments and team collaboration across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, architecture, or engineering; 2+ years of related PM experience for commercial contractor.
• Ability to read construction plans and specs and follow safety standards.
• Proficiency with project management software (MS Office, Procore, P6, Bluebeam).

Responsibilities

• Prepare and monitor project schedules; update master construction schedule.
• Review shop drawings, RFIs, and ASIs for coordination and scope.
• Manage material procurement, submittals, and close-out documentation.
• Assist with payment applications and change orders; support budget tracking.

Skills

Project management

Shop drawings

MS Office

Procore

OSHA 30

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management

OSHA 30 certification

Tools

Microsoft Project

Procore

Bluebeam

Primavera P6

MS Office

Job description

We build trust among our communities and our people by cultivating the right team for every job. We are committed to fostering a creative and collaborative culture with a focus on career growth and balance in the workplace.

AP has diligently built a strong foundation of expertise, experience and exceptional results. We continually invest in our talented team by providing the latest tools, technologies and training necessary to stay ahead of the curve. We set our employees up for long-term success through mentorship opportunities and professional growth and advancement for every person in every role.

We recognize the contributions of our team members with unique experiences and capabilities and strive to establish a work environment that maximizes our collective potential. Going beyond the build for our employees lays a strong foundation for success across AP. We commit to a balanced, value-centered work environment for meaningful projects, careers and talent.

Job Description

Adolfson & Peterson Construction, one of the nation’s top contractors, is recruiting for an experienced Assistant Project Manager. This role will initially be based onsite on a large data center project near the Fargo area.

This position collaborates with the Superintendent and/or Project Manager to coordinate safety, budgets, contracts, schedules, and trade contractors and supplier coordination. Project scopes are generally less than $5 million or for one component on a large, complex project.

Because safety is paramount to AP and embedded into everything we do, all team members are responsible for working safely within our Incident and Injury Free culture.

Responsibilities

• Take personal responsibility for working safely within an Incident and Injury Free (IIF) culture.
  • Prepare and monitor the project schedules; provide input for problem resolution and schedule revisions; work with project leadership to update the master construction schedule.
  • Initiate and review close-out procedures with the project leadership, owner, and design team before trade contractor work starts; maintain a zero punchlist. Ensure the procedure and schedule for submittal of O&M manuals, close‑out documents, and project warranties are in place before the project work is 50% complete.
  • Review shop drawings, RFI’s, and ASI’s (all change orders) for coordination and implementation of project requirements; keep project logs (i.e. submittals, RFI, ASI, OCO, etc.) updated and current for every progress meeting.
  • Manage and monitor material procurement for the project, including submittal approval, fabrication status, and delivery status.
  • Ensure the timely submittal process, review, and execution of project changes by the owner and trade contractors.
  • Work with the Superintendent in adhering to the schedule for early project close‑out and final acceptance by the owner.
• Be a collaborative team member on project teams.
  • Keep the Project Manager informed of cost and budget status of all assigned reports and prices and estimate change orders.
  • Participate in the safety program for the project.
  • Prepare the pre‑final punch list.
  • Assist in the payment request process.
  • Assist with managing minority participation requirements with trade contractors as required on the project.
  • Lead or attend and generate minutes from project meetings including start‑up, progress, estimate review, and through close‑out.
  • Incorporate project management perspectives into the proposal process.
• Review project plans for constructability and cost feasibility; assist with the completion of project risk assessments and scope of work matrices.
  • Prepare the scope of work matrix for all trade contractor/supplier contracts, construction schedule, and performance expectations including workforce utilization goals prior to the award of the contract.
  • Monitor and respond in a timely manner to all purchase requests, field orders, change orders, and architectural supplemental instructions.
  • Participate in the estimating process.
  • Complete and document the risk assessment of each project.
• Analyze and manage project progress, costs, budgets, and cash flows.
  • Confirm total cost budgets, with contingencies, tie to the project contract amount; ensure project budgets are maintained.
  • Prepare and review for accuracy all monthly pay applications to owner and, in accordance with contract, and collect all invoiced project amounts due from the owner while helping manage the project’s cash flow.
  • Review and submit all trade contractor/supplier payment applications for approval; collect supplier and trade contractor lien waivers to ensure all payments are properly disbursed.
  • Review the project’s QC plan and ensure compliance; report findings to project team and management.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• History of experience and proven results including:
  • Bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture, or engineering and 2+ years of related project management experience, preferably with a commercial contractor. Or, completion of an associates degree in construction management and 4+ years of related project management experience.
  • Ability to work with and have knowledge of the shop drawing submittal process, read and comprehend building plans and specifications, and comprehend and recognize safety standards and issues.
  • Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Procore, P6, Bluebeam, and Prolog.
  • Exposure to a legal and accounting background, value engineering, and life cycle costing preferred.
  • Current or ability to become current with OSHA 30 and company safety requirements.
• Willingness to work in various (sometimes extreme) climate conditions.
• Ability to travel to project work sites up to 70+ miles away.
• Demonstrated integrity and ethical standards.
• Strong analytical and logic skills with the ability to maintain a high degree of precision on detailed work.
• Developed skills (written, oral, and listening) in order to effectively communicate with diverse audiences.
• Ability to efficiently manage multiple priorities simultaneously under time constraints.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build successful and lasting relationships.

Estimated Pay

$78,000.00 - $124,000.00

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Dependent & Medical Reimbursement)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus

Adolfson & Peterson Construction’s (AP) ability to adapt and innovate has driven our success for more than 80 years. We are consistently ranked among the top construction managers and general contractors in the nation while maintaining one of the safest records in the industry. We bring positive and measurable change to the communities where we live, work and build. And we invest in new processes and technology to be operationally excellent and remain at the forefront of the ever‑changing industry.

We have been committed to quality, innovation, safety and strong relationships since our beginning in 1946. AP offers preconstruction, construction and contracting services to commercial, education, healthcare, hospitality, industrial, multifamily, municipal, data center, and senior living markets with offices across Arizona, Colorado, Minnesota, North Dakota, Texas, and Wyoming. We employ more than 850 team members who strive for excellence and embody loyalty, trust and genuine love for what they do.

We go beyond the build for our communities and our people.

Adolfson & Peterson Construction is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer