Assistant Project Manager

Healtheon, Inc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Healtheon, Inc in Houston, Texas, is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to assist in the coordination and execution of construction projects. The role involves collaborating with engineers and clients while ensuring adherence to project specifications and health and safety standards.

The ideal candidate will have experience in the construction industry and possess strong communication, organizational, and negotiation skills. A preferred educational background includes a BSc/BA in engineering or a related field.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in Federal Government Construction preferred.
• 5 years of construction industry experience preferred.
• In-depth understanding of construction procedures and project management.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Manager in coordinating and executing construction projects.
• Manage daily client communications and project specifications.
• Ensure adherence to health and safety standards.

Skills

Construction procedures understanding

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Organizational skills

Knowledge of MS Office

Education

BSc/BA in engineering or relevant field

Tools

Construction Management Software (CMIC)

Scheduling Software (P6)

Job description

The Assistant Project Manager is responsible for assisting in overall direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control, and completion of all projects they are managing ensuring consistency with company strategy, commitments and goals.

Essential Functions

• Collaborate with engineers, architects etc. to determine the specifications of the project
• Assist Project Manager with negotiating contracts with external vendors to reach profitable agreements
• Collaborate and communicate with the client daily
• Assist Project Manager in establishing the project chart of accounts, developing and updating the CPM construction schedule, developing subcontracts and purchase orders and producing a responsibility listing for entire project staff
• Ensure adherence to all health and safety standards and report issues
• Provide administrative support to the Project Superintendent and leadership and training to the project staff
• Track, review and process Change Proposal Requests, Change Orders, Owner Payment Applications and, if applicable, claims
• Monitor job costs, maintain accurate reports
• Manage the preparation and executing of the Project closeout process
• Solicit bids and quotes from subcontractors and suppliers.

Skills & Qualifications

• In-depth understanding of construction procedures and material and project management principles
• Familiarity with quality and health and safety standards
• Good knowledge of MS Office
• Familiarity with construction/ project management software (CMIC)
• Familiarity with scheduling software (P6)
• Outstanding communication and negotiation skills
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• A team player with leadership abilities
• BSc/BA in engineering, building science, construction management or relevant field (preferred)

Supervisory responsibilities: None

Physical Demands

• Ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs, passenger use of construction personnel hoists, ability to climb ladders and navigate work areas under construction.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Use of hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, sit, talk and hear, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.

Work Environment : While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works on-site at the construction work site where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts; high precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; exposure to outside weather elements (heat, cold, and dust conditions).

Required / Preferred Education Or Experience

• Federal Government Construction: 3 years (Preferred)
• Construction industry experience: 5 years (Preferred)