Assistant Project Manager

Plant Construction Company; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Assistant Project Manager to join their dynamic team in Silicon Valley. This role involves managing complex projects, ensuring timely completion, and maintaining high-quality standards. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in construction management, excellent communication skills, and proficiency with various project management tools. The company prides itself on delivering exceptional client services and offers a supportive environment for professional growth. Join a team that values innovation and collaboration in the construction industry, and take your career to the next level.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Professional Development Opportunities

Career Advancement Opportunities

Employee Retention Programs

Qualifications

• 2+ years of construction-related experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or Architecture required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and maintaining project schedules.
• Manage cost changes and track legitimate change order requests.
• Oversee jobsite safety procedures and maintain quality control.

Skills

Communication Skills

IT Skills

Leadership Potential

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management

Advanced Degree or Training

Tools

MS Project

Primavera 6

Sage Timberline

Procore

MS Office

On-Screen Takeoff

Precision

Microsoft 365

Bluebeam

Docusign

Zoom

AutoCAD

BIM

V-Planner

Job description

300 Newhall Street
San Francisco, CA 94124

Plant Construction Company, L.P.

Assistant Project Manager

San Jose, CA 95113

Plant Construction Company, L.P. is an award‐winning general contractor headquartered in San Francisco with an annual volume of approximately $400M. For over 75 years, Plant has been a leader in the construction industry providing preconstruction, construction management, and general contracting services for a wide range of project types including seismic renovation, infrastructure, life sciences, education, office, mixed-use developments, historic structures, hospitality and residential. We are known to consistently deliver quality construction, detailed and accurate estimates, and “high touch” client services for the most complex projects. As a firm of approximately 350 people, Plant is recognized for consistently meeting the standard set by the slogan “The Finest Construction Services, Efficiently Performed, Delivered on Schedule.”

We would like to add an experienced Assistant Project Manager to our team to work within the established culture and guidelines of the Company. Qualified candidates will have strong communication and IT skills, leadership potential and at least some prior experience managing challenging projects.

Position Title: Assistant Project Manager
Reports To: Operations Manager
Status: Exempt
Location: Silicon Valley
Required Experience: 2+ years
Salary Range: $85,000 to $115,000

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Participate in pre-construction activities as needed
• Participate in meetings and communicate effectively with the client, architect, consultants, subcontractors, and inspectors
• Assist in preparing and maintaining project schedules
• Prepare project documents – client change orders, subcontracts, subcontractor change orders, meeting minutes, letters, memorandums, notices, etc.
• Manage cost changes, track legitimate change order requests, compile fair pricing for work and forecast financial results accurately
• Review and expedite submittals and materials
• Monitor critical material items and deliveries
• Maintain quality control and production efficiency
• Oversee that jobsite safety procedures are being followed
• Provide feedback on production costs to the Estimating Department
• Partner with project Architects in conducting market research for product design alternatives that fit project budget and design intent
• Administer the design/procurement execution plan by engaging 2nd and 3rd tier vendors, suppliers, subcontractors to prepare design and shop drawing submittals, RFI’s and submittals compliant with contractual project scope and potential cost-saving design substitutions
• Collect and organize market product literature, O&M manuals, RFI’s and submittals associated with design clarification and file data in CSI hierarchy compliant with project protocols
• Administer BIM execution plans and ensure compliance with design documents, continuous design updates and relevant field and/or clash detection data; incorporate RFI information into BIM models and update as required

Objectives or Goals to Measure Performance:

• Profitable, on-time completion of projects
• Promotion of positive image of the company
• Timely submittal of proposals
• Customer / Client satisfaction
• Adherence to company policy and procedure manual
• Personal professional growth and education

Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor college degree, in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or Architecture is required
• Advanced degree or training favored
• Two years prior construction-related experience is preferred.
• Excellent English language verbal and written communication skills and effective interpersonal skills
• Working knowledge and experience with the following software and programs is required:
  • MS Project or Primavera 6 for project scheduling
  • Sage Timberline Estimating and Project Management and/or Procore for Construction Management
  • MS Office proficiency
  • On-Screen Takeoff - construction estimating and takeoff solutions for contractors
  • Precision - estimating software where we put all our estimate line items
  • Microsoft 365 – Outlook (email) and cloud-based suite of productivity applications like MS Teams
  • Bluebeam – for PDF markup and collaboration tool
  • Docusign – Electronic signature and agreement
  • Zoom – online video communication
• Working knowledge and experience with the following software and programs is preferred:
  • AutoCAD for schematic design and presentations and project layout
  • BIM for clash detection
  • V-Planner – knowledge in V-Planner (comprehensive solution for production planning and it supports the workflows of the Last Planner System (LPS))

Plant Construction Company L.P. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, offers a competitive salary and benefits package and has an excellent record of employee retention. We promote professional development and career advancement opportunities. Please note that this is an in-house position and will NOT be worked remotely or outsourced.

Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact Human Resources at
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Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.