Assistant Project Manager

RW Dake Construction; Springfield (NJ); Presencial; USD 50.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

ESOP

100% Company-Paid Health, Dental &

Paid Time Off

Collaborative Team Environment

Direct impact on company success

Descripción de la vacante

RW Dake Construction seeks a driven candidate to assist Project Managers in conceptualizing, organizing, and executing construction projects. You will learn estimating, bidding, budgeting, and contract processes while supporting scheduling and meetings across diverse projects.

The role emphasizes learning project workflows, RFI/submittal handling, and close-out activities, with a focus on communication, problem solving, and quality control in a fast-paced ESOP environment.

Formación

• Two years construction industry experience preferred.
• OSHA 30 certification preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to take initiative and accept responsibility.
• Experience with MS Office and ability to learn company-specific programs.

Responsabilidades

• Learning and performing estimating and project takeoffs.
• Learning and carrying out the project bidding process.
• Learning, building, understanding and maintaining a project budget.
• Learning and understanding the RFI process.
• Learning and understanding the submittal process.
• Learning and understanding various forms of contracts.
• Learning to prepare and maintain a project schedule.
• Scheduling and attending project meetings.
• Learning and understanding project drawings and specifications.
• Learning and performing the punch list process.
• Learning and understanding the change order process.
• Learning and understanding the project close-out process.
• Learning and understanding the billing process, pay applications and lien waivers.
• Learning and understanding insurance requirements, relevant laws and bonding.
• Learning and understanding the importance of effective communication.
• Learning and understanding the importance of quality control/quality assurance.
• Learning and understanding the importance of customer relations.
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to multitask

Conocimientos

OSHA 30

Communication

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Multitasking

Educación

Construction/Design/Engineering degree

Herramientas

MS Office

Descripción del empleo

Founded in 1960, RW Dake Construction is an employee-owned specialty general contractor with 11 regional offices across New York, New Jersey, New England, Maryland, North Carolina, and Florida. For more than 65 years, RW Dake Construction has delivered the experience, quality, and safety our clients depend on. Through expert craftsmanship, attention to detail, and a customer-first approach, we have built a reputation as a trusted construction partner across a wide range of industries, including banking, corporate, retail, and healthcare construction. As an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) company, every employee has the opportunity to share in the success they help create.

About the Role:

The candidate will assist Project Managers in conceptualizing, organizing, and executing construction projects.

Responsibilities:

The responsibilities/functions may include but are not limited to the following:

• Learning and performing estimating and project takeoffs.
• Learning and carrying out the project bidding process.
• Learning, building, understanding and maintaining a project budget.
• Learning and understanding the RFI process.
• Learning and understanding the submittal process.
• Learning and understanding various forms of contracts.
• Learning to prepare and maintain a project schedule.
• Scheduling and attending project meetings.
• Learning and understanding project drawings and specifications.
• Learning and performing the punch list process.
• Learning and understanding the change order process.
• Learning and understanding the project close-out process.
• Learning and understanding the billing process, pay applications and lien waivers.
• Learning and understanding insurance requirements, relevant laws and bonding.
• Learning and understanding the importance of effective communication.
• Learning and understanding the importance of quality control/quality assurance.
• Learning and understanding the importance of customer relations.
• OSHA 30
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to multitask
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to take initiative and accept responsibility for assigned tasks
• Experience with MS Office and ability to learn company-specific programs and software
• Two years construction industry experience preferred
• A degree in Construction Management, Design or Engineering a plus

Why Join RW Dake Construction?

• Employee-Owned Company (ESOP)
• 100% Company-Paid Health, Dental & Vision Insurance for Employees and Families
• Paid Time Off
• Collaborative Team Environment
• Opportunity to Make a Direct Impact on Company Success

Submissions from third-party recruiters will not be considered and will be treated as direct applicants.