Assistant Project Manager

DBI Construction Consultants; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

DBI Construction Consultants is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to aid in planning and executing construction consulting projects. This role involves analyzing labor and materials, preparing cost estimates, and ensuring compliance with industry standards while maintaining the highest professional standards. Candidates should have a degree in a relevant field and some experience in construction management.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Qualifications

• Two to four years of experience in Construction or related fields is preferred.
• Professional Construction Estimator Certification (CPE) is a plus.
• Understanding of accounting and project management is essential.

Responsibilities

• Analyze labor, material, and time requirements for projects.
• Prepare reports detailing all project costs.
• Conduct research for accurate estimates and recommendations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Detail-oriented

Technical report writing

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, or construction project management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Xactimate

Bluebeam Revu

Primavera

Microsoft Project

Job description

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SUMMARY OF JOB PURPOSE:

The DBI team specializes in the evaluation of damaged structures. DBI’s construction experts provide independent recommendations and analysis to clients in the insurance and legal industry. Hard evidence, expertise, and accuracy drive work; communication and connection are the company’s top priorities. In a complex industry, the company’s mission is to bring clarity to every client served by DBI.

The Assistant Project Manager supports the planning and execution of property assessments and construction consulting projects by helping define scope of work, assist with repair cost evaluations, and analyze restoration timelines. This role involves close collaboration with consultants and project leads to assess labor, materials, code compliance, and potential risk factors tied to claims or repair feasibility. The Assistant Project Manager also conducts industry research to ensure estimates and recommendations are accurate, supportable, and aligned with current standards.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Analyze labor, material, and time requirements for a project.
• Estimate costs by looking at the entire project.
• Visit worksites and other venues to accumulate fundamental data.
• Audit archives or consult specialists to gather all fundamental data.
• Present cost estimates to upper management.
• Prepare reports detailing all of the costs going into a project.
• Look at customer requirements for a project.
• Uphold the values of DBI Consultants and the culture espoused by Our Foundation.
• Consistently demonstrates professionalism, integrity and the highest standards of ethical behavior and professional conduct; conducts oneself in a manner that reflects favorably on the organization.
• Maintain the confidentiality of proprietary and sensitive information, exercising sound judgment and discretion in any disclosure of information related to DBI Consultants and its endeavors.
• Commits to continuous improvement and professional development for self and team members.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, or construction project management or related field is required.
• Two (2) – Four (4) years of experience working in Construction (Project Engineering, Project Management, Scheduling and Estimating) is preferred.
• Professional Construction Estimator Certification (CPE) is a plus.
• Understanding of accounting and project management.
• Willing to travel and is not afraid of heights.
• Proficient in writing and editing technical reports.
• Passion for and understanding of construction principles and estimating.
• Experience working with legal and insurance companies is preferred.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced office setting, as well as in the field.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Experience working with Xactimate, Bluebeam Revu, and construction scheduling programs, such as Primavera or Microsoft Project preferred.
• Motivated and detail oriented.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to put together a professional presentation.
• Ability to create reports on costing data.
• Strong analytical and math skills.
• Ability to understand technical drawings and requirements.
• The ability to be an effective team leader and maintain a professional demeanor.
• Exemplary time management and organizational skills to execute tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work in the field and to travel outside local area as workload and projects require.
• Ability to work in inclement weather and various environmental conditions.
• Ability to work in high areas such as roofs or scaffolding, requiring physical agility, balance, and resistance to acrophobia.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Frequently requires work to be performed at the site of the property damage or loss, including locations where disasters or catastrophes have occurred; may require evening, overnight, and weekend travel and work; incumbent may be subject to outside weather and environmental conditions, including, but not limited to, extreme heat, cold, and precipitation; incumbent may be exposed to inside environmental conditions, including, but not limited to noise, vibrations, proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, heights, chemicals, fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.

The incumbent may be required to work in close quarters, crawl spaces, small enclosed rooms, narrow aisles, passageways, or other enclosed areas, requiring physical agility and resistance to claustrophobia. The incumbent may be required to work in high areas such as roofs or scaffolding, requiring physical agility, balance, and resistance to acrophobia.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS:

In addition to the working conditions and associated physical activities and requirements above, the incumbent may be required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, finger, grasp, or feel, especially in the course of investigating and assessing property damage; these requirements may include the need to lift weights of up to 50 pounds, including a ladder.

The work requires close visual acuity, with or without correction, to prepare reports containing words, symbols, and numerical figures; the incumbent is required to view a computer terminal, use a keyboard, read printed documents, make detailed visual inspections, perceive color, perceive depth, and have a sufficient field of vision to carry out all inspection and related duties.

Willingness to travel on average of +/-30% of the workweek to accommodate meetings, as well as attend other work-related activities that may be scheduled outside of normal daytime business hours.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Management

• Industries

  Construction, Building Construction, and Insurance

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Medical insurance

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401(k)

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