Assistant Project Manager

ZipRecruiter; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading woman-owned commercial general contractor as an Assistant Project Manager in Irvine. You'll support diverse projects across various sectors, ensuring top-quality service and administration while fostering client relationships. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits within a collaborative, innovative culture.

Benefits

Healthcare benefit package

401k match

Continuous training opportunities

Qualifications

• 4-6 years construction project management experience required.
• Mastery of Procore and Sage 100 Contractor software is essential.
• Deep knowledge of construction processes and project administration.

Responsibilities

• Manage and document project progress and communicate with stakeholders.
• Ensure project delivery meets standards and client requirements.
• Supervise material tracking and oversee subcontractor management.

Skills

Attention to detail

Construction management

Client relations

Project scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Bachelor's degree in Construction Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Procore

Sage 100 Contractor

Job description

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WHO WE ARE:

Casco Contractors is a full-service commercial general contractor specializing in interior buildouts, building repositions, exterior upgrades, and EV charging station solutions. Founded in 2000 and proudly woman-owned, we serve a diverse client base throughout Southern California with projects spanning office, industrial, education, retail, healthcare, and more. Over the last 25+ years, Casco's experience team has built a strong reputation for quality work, expert value-engineering, and exceptional customer service. Casco has been listed as OC Business Journal's Best Places to work for 2024 and the last 8 years.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:

This position reports to the assigned Project Manager and/or Project Executive. The primary function of the Assistant Project Manager (APM) is to assist the project team with the administration and management of all activities associated with the construction project. The APM will be responsible for providing the highest level of service and quality while expertly executing the lifecycle of projects from construction through close out. An Assistant Project Manager may also be assigned overall responsibility for a smaller project where appropriate. The Assistant Project Manager will be expected to maximize profits on each project. This role will be responsible for creating positive relationships with the client, broker, and subcontractors to drive repeat and new business. The Assistant Project Manager will be expected to drive a portion of the company’s revenue through business development and execute the projects awarded.

The Assistant Project Manager will handle the following responsibilities:

• Complete full project responsibility in all areas of construction and construction management
• Meets and/or exceeds billing goals on each project including but not limited to SOV, subcontractor application review, management of draft and finalize tracking for the client invoice process
• Assists Accounting to review and determine payment invoices and ensures timely and complete payments
• Supervise the management of material tracking (procurement)
• Assists and maintains realistic schedule and schedule updates alongside the Project Managers & Superintendents
• Document and routinely communicate schedule changes with clients and project team members
• Manage the punch list and project closeout functions
• Oversee the preparation and maintenance of the submittal logs
• Oversee the preparation and maintenance of the procurement log
• Represent Casco at Owner, Subcontractor coordination meetings
• Attend project meetings; host project meetings as required
• Manage document control as it pertains to a specific project (RFIs, Submittals, meeting minutes, material tracking, etc.)
• Demonstrates responsibility for excellent project quality by meeting and/or exceeding plans specifications, codes, and approved shop drawings
• Awards and issues complete and accurate subcontracts in a timely manner
• Manages subcontractors and controls scope of work
• Identifies scope inclusions and exclusions when bidding and awarding projects to subcontractors and vendors
• Take responsibility for change order management
• Negotiate Change Orders as required
• Routinely communicates, and in a detailed manner, with clients and project team members to ensure project execution is at the highest level
• Promptly addresses problems, challenges, and course correction
• Ensures that the project kick-off is coordinated with field team and that safety is upheld to the highest standard
• Understands projected financials and tracks progress
• Displays adept and very knowledgeable guaranteed maximum price (GMP), Stimulate Sum (LS) and/ or any contract type
• Coordinates projects that are Design-Build with the Design team
• Understands the difference in contract types and contract
• Assists and identifies contractual risk when negotiating project contracts
• Maintains accurate job cost reports, including profit projections
• Efficiently hosts and runs all OAC meetings and subcontractor/vendor coordination meetings
• Trains, develops, and conducts performance reviews to include regular check-ins with all support staff assigned under supervision

YOU WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING SKILLS AND EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree, concentration in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, and/or Civil Engineering
• A minimum of 4 – 6 years of appropriate construction project management experience
• Competency with Microsoft Office Programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Projects)
• Mastery of company software (Procore and Sage 100 Contractor)
• Extreme attention to detail and follow through
• Possesses adept knowledge of all principals of construction, methods, techniques, print reading, contracting, and construction management
• Thorough understanding of construction administration process, including contracts, construction documents, schedules, RFI’s, submittals and material procurement

Casco’s Culture

Casco is built on the foundation of unprecedented customer service, collaborative partnerships, community giving and the relentless pursuit of excellence. We're a people-first company with a diverse team that brings deep expertise, passion and energy to every job. We are driven by the need to constantly innovate. Casco’s values are constructed on trust. We strive to empower all employees to make decisions based on our core values. We practice 100% accountability but trust that everyone is working in the best interest of the customer, the project, and the company. Click here to learn more about our culture.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $85,000 - $98,000 annually. Full time positions will be eligible for a full healthcare benefit package after 60 days of employment and a safe harbor company 401k match starts after 90 days of employment. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience and relevant education or training. Full-time is defined as regularly working 30+ hours per week.

Casco Contractors provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to , , , , , , status, genetics, protected veteran status, , or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.