Assistant Project Manager

Balfour Beatty US; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in construction is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to join their dynamic team in Los Angeles. This role involves supporting the Project Manager in various administrative and technical tasks, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project financial analysis and scheduling, alongside a passion for fostering positive customer and community relations. With a commitment to safety and quality, this company offers a collaborative environment where you can grow your career while contributing to impactful construction projects.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

401(k) with company match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Vacation Time

Sick Time

Holidays

Paid Volunteer time

Tuition Assistance

Employee Referral Bonus

Qualifications

• 5+ years in construction office or field experience.
• Experience in project management software.
• Direct supervisory experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing all administrative and technical requirements for projects.
• Support the Project Manager in contract administration and procurement.
• Maintain focus on customer needs and project completion.

Skills

Project Financial Analysis

Project Scheduling

Contract Administration

Change Orders Management

Customer Relations

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Constructware

P6

Timberline

JD Edwards

Job description

In Los Angeles, CA Balfour Beatty Construction is seeking an Assistant Project Manager. This role is responsible for assisting the Project Manager in managing all administrative and technical requirements for construction projects. Assists in all activities related to contract administration, change orders, submittals, procurement, project financial set-up and updates, and schedule to ensure projects are completed in a quality, profitable, safe, sustainable, and timely manner. Maintain constant focus on meeting/exceeding customer needs and expectations by supporting the Project Manager in all aspects of assigned projects.

Essential Functions

• Project Financial Analysis


• Preconstruction Coordination


• Project Scheduling


• Project Administration, Operations, and Close-out


• Promote Customer and Community Relations


• Foster Positive Culture, Leadership and Employee Development

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required.


• At least 5 years of previous construction office or field commercial experience in a Project Engineer, Senior Project Engineer, or Assistant Project Manager role.


• 1-year or more of direct supervisory experience.


• Experience with project manager software (Constructware, P6, Timberline, etc.).


• Experience with cost projection, financial analysis, budget reviews, labor reports.


• Experience with JD Edwards or similar construction application(s).

Preferred Experience

• Local candidate preferred but not required.


• Food Service experience is a plus


• Commissioning Coordinator experience


• Experience in Change Orders Drafting/Negotiating


• Knows how to drive material procurement as it relates to schedule


• Can read a look ahead and CPM schedule


• Capable of facilitating meetings


• Experience in reviewing sub-billings


• DSA Experience

The base compensation range for the role of Assistant Project Managerin Los Angeles, CA posted above is $90,000 to $115,000 annually.

Become Part of Our Team

As an industry leader Balfour Beatty offers employees a comprehensive benefits package with competitive salaries and more including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance


• Health Savings Account


• 401(k) with company match


• Flexible Spending Accounts (Dependent & Medical Reimbursement)


• Vacation Time


• Sick Time


• Holidays


• Paid Volunteer time


• Tuition Assistance


• Employee Referral Bonus

About us

Balfour Beatty US is an industry-leading provider of general contracting, at-risk construction management and design-build services for public and private sector clients across the nation. Performing heavy civil and vertical construction, our teams build the unique structures and infrastructure that play an important role in how people live, work, learn and play in our communities. Our teammates have an instinctive passion for innovating that is fueled by a relentless curiosity, a drive to employ lean practices and processes and the determination to find a better way. Through Zero Harm, we are challenging the construction industry's assumptions about safety. We believe that no level of harm should come to anyone as a result of our business.

Consistently ranked among the nation's largest building contractors by Engineering News-Record, our US business is a subsidiary of London-based Balfour Beatty plc (LSE: BBY).

Balfour Beatty is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state or local law.

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