Assistant Project Manager

Wohlsen Construction Company; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wohlsen Construction Company in Lancaster, PA is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support project teams, help ensure on-schedule delivery, and resolve site issues promptly. You will assist with change orders, RFIs, and coordinating subcontractor schedules.

The role requires a BS in construction-focused field or related experience, and proficiency with Primavera, MS Project, CMiC, SureTrak and Asta Powerproject; Timberline a plus. Strong MS Office skills and willingness to travel as needed.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Construction Technology, Engineering or related discipline or related construction experience.
• Experience with Primavera Scheduling, SureTrak, MS Project, Asta Powerproject and CMiC is required.
• Timberline familiarity is a plus.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Support project team to ensure on-time delivery and promptly resolve site issues.
• Assist the Project Manager as liaison between architect, owner, and field personnel.
• Assist Superintendent with interpreting drawings and specifications.
• Procure building permits and resolve bidding questions.
• Provide administrative support including file maintenance and document control.
• Manage Submittals and RFIs and distribute to partners.
• Prepare meeting minutes and project correspondence.
• Coordinate bid packages and quotes to ensure coverage.
• Assist with project billings (draws) through to completion.
• Maintain project files, change orders, permits, and logs.
• Support development and updating of the project schedule and overall project management.
• Attend project meetings and maintain close-out documents.

Education

BS degree in Construction Technology, Engineering or other related discipline

Tools

Primavera Scheduling

SureTrak

MS Project

Asta Powerproject

CMiC

Timberline

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Job description

About Your Opportunity

As an Assistant Project Manager, you will be supporting the Project Team(s). This role provides the foundation for a career in construction and is often a role that develops into Project Management and other Leadership Roles in the industry. You will provide critical support to ensure that the construction project(s) run on time and resolving site issues promptly. You will also ensure subcontractor schedules are in sync, complete change orders, and document RFI's.

How You’ll Contribute

• You will participate in planning and managing documentation like timesheets, invoices, writing contracts, and owner change orders, and evaluate quantities in the workplace.
• Assist the Project Manager as a liaison between the architect, owner, and field personnel.
• Assist the Superintendent with interpreting drawings and specifications.
• Procure building permits; resolve bidding questions.
• You will provide copying, filing, faxing, and other related administrative support, including file maintenance and storage.
• Collect, review and process Submittal and RFI project documentation and distribute to appropriate partners
• You will compose or transcribe meeting minutes, interoffice memos, and format correspondence to clients, vendors, subcontractors, government agencies, and other partners.
• Coordinate and monitor the bid package process and quotes to ensure quote coverage.
• You will help with the preparation, distribution and monitoring of project billings (draws) through to completion
• Activate and maintain accurate project files including logs for AIA change orders, pending change orders, permits, submittals, RFI’s, etc.
• You will assist the Project Manager to develop, monitoring, and updating the project schedule and managing the project
• Attend project meetings
• Maintain close-out documents for project completion (i.e., O & M manuals.)
• Ensure Safety is never compromised; communicate the project safety program and participate in conducting safety inspections
• Help mentor, train, and develop of Project Engineers.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Construction Technology, Engineering or other related discipline, or related experience in the construction industry.
• Experience with Primavera Scheduling, SureTrak, MS Project, Asta Powerproject and CMiC is required.
• Familiarity with Timberline is a plus.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Software Systems, Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Ability to work additional hours as necessary to meet business plan goals. Ability to travel depending on project location, overnight stays may be necessary.

Physical Requirements

In a normal day, the employee must be able to sit and walk for 7+ hours and stand for 4-6 hours. In a normal day, the employee must be able to drive 1-4 hours. Employee must be able to lift/carry up to 50 lbs. maximum; frequently lift/carry up to 25 lbs. The employee must be able to use his/her upper extremities for repetitive simple grasping, pushing/pulling, and fine manipulation. In this position, employee occasionally (0-33%) climb (including ladders, kneel, and/or crawl. In this position, employee frequently (34-66%) squat at knees, reach above shoulders and use feet (foot controls). In this position, employee continuously (67-100%) bend at waist, and work at heights above 6 feet.

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the policy of Wohlsen Construction to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. This policy relates to all phases of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, employment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, reduction of workforce and termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, the use of all facilities, and participation in all company-sponsored employee activities.

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. This job description does not constitute a contract of employment and Wohlsen Construction may exercise its employment at-will rights at any time.