Assistant Project Manager

Ducas Construction Inc.; Scarborough (ME); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Ducas Construction Inc. is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support planning, coordination and execution of construction projects.

The APM assists the Project Manager with contract administration, submittals, procurement, and schedule updates to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget. You will participate in owner/contractor meetings, maintain project documents, and help develop plans and budgets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred, equivalent relevant experience will be considered.
• 2+ years’ experience in Construction Industry.
• Basic understanding of drawings and specifications.
• Strong English communication, written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Attend project coordination meetings with owner, contractor, architect, and engineer.
• Manage project documents, drawings, RFIs, submittals, meeting minutes, and safety meetings.
• Setup and maintain vendor contracts in PlanGrid.
• Provide regular reporting on project status and profitability.
• Assist in procurement of materials and equipment and development of plans and schedules.
• Act as liaison between PM and project team and communicate status and changes.

Skills

Construction experience

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

PlanGrid

Job description

Position Summary

The Assistant Project Manager (APM) plays a crucial role in the planning, coordination and execution of each project. The APM will assist the project manager with all contract administration, change orders, submittals, procurement, project updates, safety, meetings and schedule to ensure quality projects are turned over to the owner on time and under budget.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Attend and actively participate in project coordination and owner/contractor/architect/engineer meetings as requested or required.
• Perform project document control: manage/organize/distribute electronic documents for field and office staff, including, but not limited to: drawings, addenda bulletins, sketches, RFI’s, submittals, meeting minutes, safety meetings, etc.
• Setup and maintain Vendor contracts in PlanGrid
• Review and track project status updates daily to PM and Superintendent
• Submit and maintain all permits.
• Provides a variety of regular reporting and analysis to the project team to communicate overall project status and profitability
• Effectively draft and submit RFI’s to owner/design team.
• Provide support to field staff and travel to jobsites as needed.
• Assist in the development of project plans, budgets and project schedules.
• Act as a liaison between the project manager and project team members and communicate status, issues, and changes to appropriate parties.
• Assist in the procurement of materials and equipment as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred, equivalent relevant experience will be considered
• 2+ years’ experience in Construction Industry
• Ability to apply fundamentals of the means and methods of construction management to projects
• Basic understanding of drawings and specifications
• Proactive in assisting PM with deliverables accurately and completely, and in a timely manner.
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally.
• Possess judgment to know when to appropriately elevate issues up the chain of command
• Pleasant and confident demeanor when dealing with colleagues and clients
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to read, write, and speak English
• Efficient and well organized
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must have valid driver’s license and be insured