Assistant Project Manager

Ascend Talent Solutions; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Medical insurance options

Vision insurance

Unlimited PTO

Life insurance

FSA

Gym reimbursement

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Ascend Talent Solutions is hiring an Assistant Project Manager for our premier general contracting client in the San Jose area. You will support project managers on small-to-medium commercial renovation projects, coordinate with superintendents, architects, and subcontractors, and help build a capable project team.

This role requires 3-5 years construction experience, proficiency with PM tools (Microsoft Project, Procore, BlueBeam, PlanGrid), and strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of construction experience including 2 years as a Project Engineer.
• Knowledge of construction principles, techniques, and procedures including project estimating and scheduling.
• Proficiency with MS Office, OST, MS Project, Procore, BlueBeam, PlanGrid.
• Ability to communicate with clients in meetings and formal interviews.
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Ability to read architectural/engineering plans and specifications.
• Strong time management and multi-tasking abilities.
• Experience mentoring colleagues and participating in staff reviews.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and attend job walks.
• Identify subs, prepare bidder RFPs, and qualify bids.
• Prepare subcontractor agreements and keep insurance certificates current.
• Assist with the permit process and city inspections.
• Prepare meeting minutes and weekly status reports.
• Identify, track, and assist with preparing project potential change orders (PCOs).
• Assist Project Managers with updating project budgets and forecasts.
• Track, review, and maintain RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, and samples.
• Code all documents for jobsite filing.
• Complete project closeout documentation and assist in punch list tracking and review.
• Assist the Project Manager and Superintendent with the daily management of a variety of construction projects.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Mentoring

Reading plans

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Tools

OST

Microsoft Project

Procore

BlueBeam

PlanGrid

Microsoft Office

Job description

Construction Assistant Project Manager Job Description

Our client is a premier general contracting firm that specializes in transforming commercial space into flexible, efficient and creative work environments. It specializes in tenant improvements and commercial renovation projects. It works with clients from the hospitality, commercial office, life sciences, and healthcare industries.

Job Description

The Assistant Project Manager is an important element of the team, with the technical knowledge to manage small-to-medium sized projects while working under the lead of a Project Manager to gain exposure on larger, more technical projects. The Assistant Project Manager will work closely with Superintendents in the field to manage a diversified portfolio of ongoing work and will step into a mentoring role for Project Engineers and interns, helping build a capable, agile team of commercial construction experts. The Assistant Project Manager will also continue to build relationships within the commercial construction industry, including with clients, architects, construction managers, brokers, property managers, and subcontractors, all while ensuring projects are completed in a safe, efficient manner. Additional responsibilities for the Assistant Project Manager include the following:

Responsibilities

• Schedule and attend job walks.
• Identify subs, prepare bidder RFPs, and qualify bids.
• Prepare subcontractor agreements and keep insurance certificates current.
• Assist with the permit process and city inspections.
• Prepare meeting minutes and weekly status reports.
• Identify, track, and assist with preparing project potential change orders (PCOs).
• Assist Project Managers with updating project budgets and forecasts.
• Track, review, and maintain RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, and samples.
• Code all documents for jobsite filing.
• Complete project closeout documentation and assist in punch list tracking and review.
• Assist the Project Manager and Superintendent with the daily management of a variety of construction projects.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of construction experience, including 2 years as a Project Engineer or equivalent experience preferred.
• Knowledge of construction principles, techniques, and procedures including project estimating and scheduling.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office, On Screen Take-Off (OST), Microsoft Project, Procore, BlueBeam, and PlanGrid preferred.
• Ability to communicate and present information to clients in meetings and formal interviews.
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills, with a detail-oriented approach.
• Ability to read architectural/engineering plans and specifications.
• Strong time management skills, with the ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to adapt behavior to meet the needs of the project to ensure project success.
• Ability to mentor colleagues and participate in annual staff reviews.

Education

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college with major coursework in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field preferred; or equivalent work experience.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Competitive medical insurance plan options, including an HSA plan with employer deductible contributions.
• Vision insurance.
• Unlimited PTO.
• Life insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Gym reimbursement program.
• Ability to enroll in various voluntary benefits (pet insurance, identity theft protection, legal assistance, and more).