Assistant Project Manager

L+M Development Partners; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

L+M Development Partners is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support the Project Manager in cost and schedule administration, prepare change estimates, and coordinate documents and shop drawings, ensuring smooth information flow between the design team and subcontractors.

The role requires hands-on coordination, on-site supervision of engineers, proposal preparation, reviewing specifications, and aiding in project closeout, with a focus on communication, negotiation, and organization.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in construction management or a related field.
• Bachelor degree in engineering, architecture, or construction management is preferred.
• MS Word, Excel, and Project are required; AutoCAD is recommended.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate the work.
• Assist Project Manager with managing engineers onsite.
• Direct engineering activities in preparation of project proposals, including estimates for staffing, quantities, scope reviews, and schedules.
• Requires broad knowledge of administrative practices and negotiations.
• Direct preparation of quantity listings of field material and equipment.
• Supervise preparation of construction drawings and schedules.
• Ensure preparation of as-built drawings and other job plans.
• Prepare meeting minutes and agendas.
• Assist with interpreting design drawings and monitoring equipment installation and delivery of materials.
• Review specifications, purchase orders, subcontracts, inspection reports, and manuals to assist onsite.
• Create scope sheets and level bids; assist in negotiating and awarding subcontracts.
• Coordinate with the Project Manager on contract administration activities.
• Determine priority of assignments based on deadlines.
• Resolve field questions with the design team and subcontractors.

Skills

Project coordination

On-site supervision

Communication

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor degree in engineering/architecture/construction management

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Project

Excel

Word

Job description

The Assistant Project Manager will Assist the Project Manager with administering the project cost and schedule, estimate changes, supervise the control of documents and shop drawings, and ensure the efficient flow of information between the design team and subcontractors, within all areas of the project.

Areas of Responsibility

• Plan and coordinate the work.
• Assists Project Manager with managing engineers onsite.
• Direct engineering activities in preparation of project proposals, including estimates for engineering staffing, quantities, scope reviews, and schedules.
• Requires a broad knowledge of administrative practices and skill in negotiations.
• Direct preparation of quantity listings of field purchased material and equipment.
• Supervise preparation of construction drawings and schedules.
• Ensure preparation of “as built” drawings and other job plans.
• Prepare meeting minutes and agendas.
• Assist with interpreting design drawings and monitoring equipment installation, planning for delivery of construction materials and equipment.
• Review specifications, purchase orders, subcontracts, inspection reports, delivery schedules, instruction manuals and technical data to assist and advise onsite.
• Create scope sheets and level bids. Assist Project Manager in negotiating and awarding subcontracts.
• Coordinate with the Project Manager on activities affecting the contract administration operation.
• Determine the priority of assignments based on critical deadlines.
• Resolve field initiated questions and consults with the design team, subcontractors and vendors to resolve questions.
• Assist with the financial closeout of a project.
• Assist with organizing, managing, and obtaining TCO / FCO.
• Assist with the communication of the safety standards and protocols to subcontractors.
• Broad knowledge of administrative practices and skill in negotiations.
• Knowledge of related construction practices and the economics involved including current knowledge of new methods of design and construction.
• Knowledge of safety compliance including federal, state, and local safety codes.
• Knowledge of New York City building codes as well as ADA standards.
• Determines the priority of assignments based on critical deadlines that must be met.
• Ability to follow through with tasks until they are completed.
• Recognizes when problems exist and evaluates the facts in order to resolve issues efficiently. Seeks assistance from supervisor when necessary.
• Maintain positive attitude towards field work and demonstrates sound judgment in making field decisions.
• Highly motivated, self-starter with good interpersonal skills.
• Develops and trains subordinates.
• Broad residential experience with knowledge of block and plank structures, concrete superstructures, and MEP systems is preferred.

Job Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience
• Bachelor degree is required. Degree in engineering, architecture, or construction management is preferred.
• MS Word, Excel, and Project are required.
• AutoCAD is recommended.