Assistant Project Manager

OCMI, Inc.; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-sponsored Medical/Dental/Vison

Life Insurance

401K Program with Company Match

Paid Holidays / Sick Leave / Vacation

Team Building / Employee Events

Job summary

OCMI, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Project Manager for its New Haven, CT location to support a prestigious major capital improvement program at a leading scientific research institution.

You will collaborate with design and construction professionals and gain exposure to all project phases. The role requires 1-3 years in construction management or related fields, proficiency with MS Office, and strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in Construction Management, Project Engineering, Project Coordination, or a related construction industry role.
• Experience supporting higher education, research laboratory, or healthcare projects preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and project documentation
• Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to coordinate across project teams
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field preferred

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager and/or the Client in the successful delivery of several high-profile concurrent projects from pre-design to close-out.
• Assist with the review of project specifications and regulations while collaborating with architects, consultants, and other technical staff.
• Assist with field observation to help ensure all work is completed according to project plans and within the established schedule, including identifying potential scheduling conflicts and supporting resolution efforts.
• Support the implementation of institutional planning objectives and strategies within project plans.
• Assist with budget cost monitoring activities and contractor app review and processing.
• Coordinate with consultants, contractors, and project stakeholders to support project budgets, schedules, and overall project objectives.
• Assist with the implementation and maintenance of project policies and procedures to support efficient project execution.
• Prepare written reports, presentations, briefings, and other technical documentation related to project status and progress.
• Support field activities to help ensure work is completed in accordance with project plans, schedules, and project constraints.
• Coordinate active construction project work with Client operational needs in active facilities.
• Assist with the management and monitoring of project pace and schedule in coordination with office-based cost and schedule support teams.

Skills

Office Suite Proficiency

Communication Skills

Reading drawings

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree CM/CE

Job description

At OCMI, Inc., our core values—One Team, Curiosity, Meaningful Service, and Integrity—drive everything we do. Founded in 1982 and still privately owned, we've become one of the nation's fastest-growing construction management consultancies. Serving markets across Federal, Education, Hospitality, Healthcare, Technology, and Commercial, we offer comprehensive services including Cost Management, Project Management, Scheduling, and Project Controls. We are an ENR Top 100-ranked Construction Management firm that is looking for professionals in our industry who want to cultivate their careers in our high-growth, welcoming company.

We're currently looking for an Assistant Project Manager to join our team in New Haven, CT. In this role, you'll be supporting aprestigious major capital improvement program at one of the world's foremost scientific research institutions. This role presents an exciting opportunity to collaborate on compelling projects alongside industry-leading design & construction professionals.You'll gain exposure to all phases of project delivery while building your career with one of the nation's leading construction management consulting firms.

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager and/or the Client in the successful delivery of several high-profile concurrent projects from pre-design to close-out.
• Assist with the review of project specifications and regulations while collaborating with architects, consultants, and other technical staff.
• Assist with field observation to help ensure all work is completed according to project plans and within the established schedule, including identifying potential scheduling conflicts and supporting resolution efforts.
• Support the implementation of institutional planning objectives and strategies within project plans.
• Assist with budget cost monitoring activities and contractor app review and processing.
• Coordinate with consultants, contractors, and project stakeholders to support project budgets, schedules, and overall project objectives.
• Assist with the implementation and maintenance of project policies and procedures to support efficient project execution.
• Prepare written reports, presentations, briefings, and other technical documentation related to project status and progress.
• Support field activities to help ensure work is completed in accordance with project plans, schedules, and project constraints.
• Coordinate active construction project work with Client operational needs in active facilities.
• Assist with the management and monitoring of project pace and schedule in coordination with office-based cost and schedule support teams.

Qualifications

1-3 years of experience in Construction Management, Project Engineering, Project Coordination, or a related construction industry role.

Experience supporting higher education, research laboratory, or healthcare projects preferred

Proficiency inMicrosoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and project documentation.

Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to coordinate across project teams.

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field preferred.

Benefits

• Company-sponsored Medical/Dental/Vision and Life Insurance
• 401K Program with a Company Match
• Paid Holidays / Sick Leave / Vacation Accrual
• Company Team Building, Employee Events, and a fun, people-first environment

Compensation: $120,000 - $135,000

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