Assistant Project Manager

EW Howell Construction Group; Plainview (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

EW Howell Construction Group in Plainview, NY, is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support the Project Manager on commercial construction projects. The role focuses on coordinating documents, RFI/submittal processes, and field coordination with subcontractors and clients.

The ideal candidate holds a BS/BA in construction management or a related field and has at least 2 years of experience. Proficiency with Procore, MS Project, and Excel is required; strong communication and organization

Qualifications

• BS/BA in construction management, engineering or architecture or related field.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in construction coordination or management.
• Proficiency with Procore, MS Project and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Manager in execution of assigned construction projects.
• Review, track and distribute RFIs; compose RFIs with PM oversight.
• Receive, review, track and process submittals; compare to specs.
• Proficient in reading construction documents and CSI codes.
• Prepare weekly construction status reports with photos and descriptions.
• Develop and distribute bid documents for trade RFPs.

Skills

Project coordination

Client communication

Education

BS/BA in construction management or related field

minimum 2 years’ experience

Tools

Excel

MS Project

Procore

Job description

Available Position: Assistant Project Manager

Position Location: Plainview, NY

Position Overview:

E.W. Howell Construction Group is looking for results-oriented Assistant Project Manager’s to join the Commercial Construction team. The Assistant Project Manager is responsible for supporting the Project Manager in the execution of assigned construction projects.

Education And Experience:

• BS/BA, preferred 4 degree in construction management, engineering or architecture, or related field of study and minimum 2 years’ experience.

Skills/Responsibilities:

• Project management software including Excel, MS Project, Procore commensurate with APM responsibilities.
• Manage project documents in Procore, update contract set documents, implement distribution of documents updates to project stakeholders
• Review, track and distribute RFIs, Compose RFIs with oversight of PM and or Superintendent.
• Receive, review, track and process submittals. Understand how to review a submittal vs. specifications, project plans,
• Proficient in reading/interpreting construction documents, understand CSI codes, basic structure of construction specifications, drawing structure details, standard notation.
• Ability to take/compose meeting minutes, structure project meeting agenda.
• Understand contents of, and assist in the development and distribution of bid documents for trade RFPs
• Basic understanding of trade/subcontractor bid leveling and scoping sheet.
• Track and inspect material deliveries against project submittals, quality, quantify, and document.
• Understanding of building systems commensurate with APM level, basics of MEP systems.
• Ability to compose a weekly construction status report with photos and general descriptions
• Basic understanding of construction schedule development and ability to use MS Project to produce 2-4 week lookaheads to assist PM and Super.
• Understanding of building permit process for respective territory, and maintenance of permits, tracking, lead times for procuring for respective trades such as fire alarm. Update and track a permit and C of O tracking sheet.
• Understanding of purchasing process and ability to buy out trades commensurate with APM level under the supervision of PM. Write a basic scope of work.
• Process project closeout documents, quantify requirements, procure from subcontractors, track and process with owner through completion.
• Ability to communicate with clients and trades of various backgrounds and educational levels.

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Long Island
245 Newtown Rd. Suite 600
Plainview, NY 11803
516.921.7100

Manhattan
37 West 37th St. 7th & 8th Floor
New York, NY 10018
212.930.1050

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