Assistant Project Manager

LeChase Construction; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking a Project Manager to assist in managing, administering, and overseeing the safety of assigned projects. The ideal candidate will coordinate various functions while promoting effective communication among all stakeholders. Candidates should ideally hold a degree in construction management or civil engineering, with experience in the life science sector seen as a significant advantage.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

Paid maternity leave

Qualifications

• Experience in the life science market sector a major plus.
• Strong familiarity with project management methodologies and best practices.
• Basic knowledge of safety policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist project manager with managing, developing and maintaining projects.
• Establish relationships and coordinate support functions on all projects.
• Prepare and distribute monthly project update reports.

Skills

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Technical knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Vocational or college degree in construction management or civil engineering

Tools

Project management software tools

Job description

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POSITION SUMMARY

Assist the project manager & superintendent during the management, administration, and safety of assigned project. Supervises project engineers, subcontractors and/or field personnel.

Market Sector: Experience working in the life science market sector a major plus.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist project manager with managing, developing, maintaining, and overseeing all functions of assigned projects at the pre-construction, construction, and post-construction phases.
• Establish relationships and coordinate the company support functions on all support departments as such affects assigned projects in a harmonious manner at the least cost. Participate in project buy out by assisting project manager and estimating to assure full scopes and economies.
• Create and maintain a team relationship with the owner, architect, construction manager, LeChase’s supervision, LeChase’s field forces, subcontractors, suppliers, other prime contractors, and others involved in the construction process.
• Establish, encourage, and maintain communication within the project team, with upper management, with tradesmen and other project participants (owners, architects, construction managers, subcontractors, primes, etc.).Constantly strive for communication improvement. Keep the owner advised of project status. Prepare and distribute monthly project update reports for owner’s use and reference.
• Monitor accuracy, use and effectiveness of project planning including the three-week schedule, its distribution to foremen and the achievement of daily crew production goals.
• Ascertain the proper use and maintenance of tools and equipment.Keep the project manager & superintendent advised as to condition and performance of equipment.
• Ensure that all required paperwork is filled out accurately, timely, correctly and in proper form. Follow, enforce, and adhere to the requirements of the general responsibilities, all company manuals and policies.
• Inform the project manager/project executive of any significant changes in the work. Quantifying, monitoring, and pursuing of change order or extra work order items are your direct responsibility.
• Coordinate, cooperate and assist subcontractors, suppliers, and other prime trades. Maintain a good working relationship with all subcontract trades.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education/Experience:
• High school diploma or equivalent required. Vocational and/or college degree in construction management, civil engineering, or a similar field strongly preferred.
• Technical, mechanical, electrical, and communication knowledge preferred.
• Basic knowledge of safety policies and procedures.
• Strong familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and extremely resourceful.
• Ability to complete projects according to outlined scope, budget, and timeline.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Performance of the required duties will require physical ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs, passenger use of construction personnel hoists, ability to climb ladders and negotiate work areas under construction. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Performing this job requires use of hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, sit, talk and hear, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management

• Industries

  Construction

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