Assistant Project Manager

Vaughn Construction; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaughn Construction in Houston, Texas is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to assist in administrative and technical project guidance. The ideal candidate will work with the Project Manager to ensure compliance with contracts and budgets.

The role requires a four-year degree in construction or related field and at least 3-4 years of experience in commercial construction. Proficiency in Primavera and AutoDesk software, along with excellent leadership and communication skills, are critical to success.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-4 years of experience in the commercial construction industry.
• Experience with healthcare, higher education, and/or laboratory projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Manager to ensure projects meet contract and budget requirements.
• Lead project meetings and train project engineers.
• Assist with financial aspects, including Pay Applications and Cost Reporting.

Skills

Leadership skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Conflict resolution

Cost-Control

Education

Four-year degree in construction, engineering, or related field

Tools

Primavera scheduling software

AutoDesk

Job description

Vaughn Construction is seeking an Assistant Project Manager. Vaughn is one of the largest construction companies in Texas focused on building academic, healthcare, civic, and research buildings for commercial clients. The Assistant Project Manager assists the Project Manager and Project Superintendent in providing the overall administrative and technical direction of a project.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Works with Project Manager to ensure projects are constructed in accordance with contract, design, budget, and schedule requirements.
• Communicates with the Owner and Design team to solve problems and facilitate construction activities.
• Direct oversight and training of project engineers to maintain project logs, documentation files, RFI’s.
• Leads and represents Vaughn in project meetings.
• Cost-Control experience.
• Exposure to contract negotiation.
• Assists with financial aspects of the project – Pay Applications, Cost Reporting, Cost Projections.
• Contributes to project buyout process including scope verification and budget development.
• Prepares Subcontracts and Purchase Orders.
• Participates in safety programs.
• Proficiency in Primavera scheduling software. Works with project team to provide schedule updates.
• Leads, attends, and participates in miscellaneous site meetings by sharing knowledge, information, and ideas.
• Team member of the Safety Leadership Engagement Program.

Education and Training

• Four-year degree in construction, engineering, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3-4 years of experience in the commercial construction industry.
• Experience with healthcare, higher education, and/or laboratory projects preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Experience working with NCC Built.
• Experience working with AutoDesk built.
• Solid leadership and supervisory skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills.
• Drives results through theappropriateapplicationoftechnical knowledge, dataand consideration of all relevantstakeholders.
• Demonstrates conflict resolution skills when conflict or obstacles arise in a rapidly changing environment. Creates common goals.