Assistant Project Manager

Clune Construction Company; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical premiums for dependents

ESOP

401k with company match

EAP

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible Spending

Career Development

Wellness program

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Clune Construction is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support planning, coordination, and completion of commercial construction projects in New York. You will assist in budgeting, bidding, cost control, client relations, and closeout under the Project Management team.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, or Engineering and 2–5 years of relevant experience. Strong communication, organizational, and reading of drawings/schedules are essential;

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture or Engineering or equivalent industry experience.
• 2–5 years of experience managing commercial interior, healthcare and/or mission-critical projects.
• Strong computer skills and budgeting knowledge.
• Background in construction trades is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Role model professionally for Interns, Project Engineers, Senior Project Engineers, and new APMs.
• Own the RFI and submittal processes.
• Assist in creating accurate and timely budgets and bids.
• Develop knowledge of project cost controls and documentation.
• Participate in project meetings and support OAC meetings.
• Coordinate with superintendents and project managers, including site visits to monitor progress.
• Distribute drawings, submittals, schedules to subs and site team to maintain schedule.
• Support closeout package preparation and project systems usage.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Reading drawings

Reading schedules

Team player

Trade awareness

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Architecture or Engineering

Job description

Overview

The Assistant Project Manager works with the Project Management team on the planning, coordination, and completion of construction projects. The core job duties include assisting in many phases of construction from budgeting, bidding, cost control, client relations, through closeout.

What We Offer
At Clune Construction, we value each of our employees and care about their wellbeing. We strive to provide best-in-class benefits packages, including:

• 100% company-paid premiums for Medical, Dental & Vision for all dependents (effective day one)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company-paid and Voluntary Life Insurance Plans
• Company-paid Short Term and Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending, Dependent Care and Commuter Plans
• Career Development through Mentoring Program, Learning & Development, Continuing Education
• Fitness Program
• Pet Insurance

Core Values and Behaviors
Clune Construction is proud to have Core Values and Behaviors that all of our employees represent. These Core Values are: Safety, Service, Teamwork, Respect, Excellence, Leadership and Innovation. Performance is evaluated with these Core Values in mind.

Responsibilities

• Role model professionally for Interns, Project Engineers, Senior Project Engineers, and new APMs.
• Ownership of the RFI process.
• Ownership of the submittal process.
• Active participation in the creation of accurate and timely budgets and bids.
• Develop knowledge and understanding of project cost controls.
• Ownership of project documentation.
• Actively participate in project meetings and take the lead and document OAC meetings.
• Heavy coordination with superintendent and project manager, including frequent site visits to monitor onsite progress.
• Distribute drawings, sketches, shop drawings, submittals, schedules and punchlists to subcontractor and site superintendent in a timely fashion to maintain the project schedule.
• Ownership of the closeout package process.
• Become proficient in, and utilize, Clune established systems and technology to work efficiently and to the highest standards.
• Be an ambassador for Clune’s safety culture and OSHA standards to enforce a safe work environment and attend safety meetings.

Requirements

• Critical thinker, problem solver and can make independent decisions.
• Ability to identify and resolve complex issues.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills that will be utilized to hold discussions with various members of Clune, trade partners, designers and clients.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to maintain accurate and detailed records.
• Understanding of team roles and responsibilities, internally and externally.
• Growing understanding of trade delineation.
• Understanding of how to read drawings and specs.
• Understanding of how to read construction schedules and how they are built.
• Ability to work and thrive in team environments.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Architecture or Engineering or equivalent industry experience required.
• 2-5 years of experience managing commercial interior, healthcare and/or mission-critical projects.
• Background in construction trades and technical knowledge of construction methods a plus.
• Completion of basic budget training.
• Strong computer skills needed.

All candidates must provide a resume.