Assistant Project Manager

Synectics Inc.; Town of Herkimer (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO

Paid holidays

ESOP

Job summary

Synectics Inc. seeks an Assistant Project Manager to support daily coordination, maintain project files, and assist with bidding, estimating, and delivery.

You'll work with Lead PM, Superintendent, and Owner to track schedules, budgets, and subcontractor agreements, while reviewing drawings and managing documentation and payments. Procore and Viewpoint experience preferred; strong Excel skills required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 2+ years construction industry experience.
• 2+ years experience using construction software and systems.
• Experience with CAD, Bluebeam, Primavera P6, Trimble One, Procore, HCSS HeavyJob, HCSS HeavyBid, and Vista Viewpoint.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Accurate data entry and moderate analytical/problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with teams and other divisions.

Responsibilities

• Support the Lead Project Manager with daily project coordination and meetings.
• Assist bidding, estimating, contract formation, and project delivery activities.
• Review project and shop drawings and perform quantity takeoffs.
• Prepare and maintain preconstruction folders, project files, submittals, and documentation.
• Coordinate with the Superintendent on project schedules, durations, lead times, estimates, and budgets.
• Prepare and maintain subcontractor agreements based on project scope.
• Calculate and implement asphalt and fuel price adjustments.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and suppliers to obtain and update project information.
• Assist with budget analysis, cost to complete, and payment requisitions.
• Review subcontractor insurance policies and service provider agreements.
• Perform quantity calculations including linear footage, area, acreage, tonnage, and cubic yards.
• Verify quantities between bid and construction documents and identify potential change orders and purchase orders.
• Utilize construction software and systems including Procore, Viewpoint, and other project management platforms.

Skills

Construction industry experience

Software proficiency

Excel & Word

Data entry

Analytical/problem-solving

Collaboration

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

Procore

Viewpoint

HCSS HeavyJob

HCSS HeavyBid

Bluebeam

Primavera P6

Trimble One

Vista Viewpoint

Job description

Seeking a Assistant Project Manager who is responsible for keeping the project team informed. They will maintain files, goals, subcontractor agreements, project books, insurance, payments, payrolls and all associated paperwork administration surrounding a project. This position will experience aspects of bidding, estimating and project management.

Responsibilities

• Support the Lead Project Manager, Superintendent, Construction Manager, and Owner with daily project coordination and meetings.
• Assist with bidding, estimating, contract formation, and project delivery activities.
• Review project and shop drawings and perform quantity takeoffs.
• Prepare and maintain preconstruction folders, project files, submittals, and documentation.
• Coordinate with the Superintendent on project schedules, durations, lead times, estimates, and budgets.
• Prepare and maintain subcontractor agreements based on project scope.
• Calculate and implement asphalt and fuel price adjustments.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and suppliers to obtain and update project information.
• Assist with budget analysis, cost to complete, and payment requisitions.
• Review subcontractor insurance policies and service provider agreements.
• Perform quantity calculations including linear footage, area, acreage, tonnage, and cubic yards.
• Verify quantities between bid and construction documents and identify potential change orders and purchase orders.
• Utilize construction software and systems including Procore, Viewpoint, and other project management platforms.

Required Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a closely related field.
• 2+ years of construction industry experience.
• 2+ years of experience using construction software and systems.
• Experience with CAD, Bluebeam, Primavera P6, Trimble One, Procore, HCSS HeavyJob, HCSS HeavyBid, and Vista Viewpoint.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Accurate data entry and moderate analytical/problem-solving skills.

Ability to collaborate effectively with teams and other divisions.

Benefits

• Competitive wages.
• Health and dental insurance with employer contribution.
• Supplemental insurance options including vision, FSA, dependent care, short-term disability, and critical illness.
• Paid holidays.
• Generous PTO.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Additional employee benefits.