Assistant Project Manager

Elmington; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Elmington Construction in Nashville, TN is seeking an Assistant Construction Project Manager to assist in delivering projects according to plans, schedules, and budgets. The role requires effective communication and the ability to manage multiple priorities. Candidates should ideally have a degree in a construction-related field or significant relevant experience.

The position involves diverse responsibilities, including managing submittals, tracking logs, and financial documentation while adhering to safety standards. Elmington promotes diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Qualifications

• Self-motivated and able to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication to work with teams and leadership.
• Outstanding organizational skills for deadline management.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Manager with project startup activities.
• Manage the submittal process and material procurement.
• Create and manage tracking logs for various materials.

Skills

Self-motivated

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills

Outstanding organizational skills

Ability to multitask

Team oriented

Education

Degree in a Construction related program

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

As an Assistant Construction Project Manager at Elmington Construction you will help deliver projects according to their plans, schedules, budgets, quality expectations, selections and specifications, with the right attitude, courtesy and professionalism as it relates to their team, subcontractors and customers.

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES

• Self-motivated
• Reason & Logic
• Ability to multitask
• Team oriented
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to liaise effectively with team members and leadership.
• Outstanding organizational skills to manage multiple priorities, tasks, and deadlines efficiently.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Understands, models & enforces Elmington's safety standards
• Assists the Project Manager and Superintendent with project startup activities
• Understands & assists in development, planning, and updating of project schedule
• Manages submittal process and material procurement
• Manages RFI process and tracking log
• Creates and manages other tracking logs such as concrete, stone, lumber, etc
• Assists with financials of project including subcontractor PCOs, vendor invoices, subcontractor payment applications
• Manages job closeout tracking/documentation process
• Takes meeting minutes for subcontractor and OAC meetings. Assists with the preparation and distribution of all meeting materials including the agenda, minutes, action items, etc
• Assists in project coordination meetings
• Demonstrates adherence to EC policy and processes and teaches EC policy and processes to new team members
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

SPECIFIC EDUCATION OR EXPERIENCE

• Degree in a Construction related program is preferred, but not required if experience levels are high

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Frequently sit, stand and walk.
• Regularly required to talk or hear.
• Frequently required to use hands or fingers to handle or feel objects, tools or controls.
• Occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Vision abilities to include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Temperature in the workplace is typically moderate, though the ability to withstand seasonal cold and heat of the outdoors is necessary.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• Travel may be required dependent upon specific assignments.

Elmington Construction is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Elmington Construction makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.