Assistant Project Manager

Manhattan Construction Group; Tulsa, Northern (OK, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Professional development

Career growth

Team-oriented environment

Security and stability

Job summary

Manhattan Construction Group is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to help manage the overall project direction, ownership/subcontractor relationships, and on-site staff. The role requires leadership, strong communication, and organizational skills to deliver projects safely and on budget.

You will participate in pre-construction activities, bid processes, and project close-out tasks, working across teams to ensure quality and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• OSHA 30-Hour Safety Certification and First Aid & CPR Training required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering or equivalent.
• 4 years of industry experience or equivalent.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing overall project direction, financial outcomes, and owner/subcontractor relationships.
• Mentor on-site staff and demonstrate leadership.
• Coordinate project schedule inputs and two-week look-aheads.
• Prepare and review subcontracts, purchase orders, and cost updates.
• Support project execution plans and close-out documentation.

Skills

OSHA 30

First Aid & CPR

MS Office

Documentation control

Communication skills

Time management

Teamwork

Client relationships

Decision-making

Education

Bachelor’s Degree - Construction Management / Engineering

Tools

Document control software

Scheduling software

Job description

Why Manhattan?

ManhattanConstruction Company is a family of builders committed to developing teams whodo the right thing for our projects, our clients, and each other. Every year,we celebrate team members who have been with the company for 10, 20, 30, andeven 40-plus years. What is it about Manhattan that makes people stick aroundfor decades?

Weoffer large company benefits and professional development opportunities withthe care and concern of a family-owned business. At Manhattan, you get:

• Competitive pay and benefits.
• A positive, friendly, and team-oriented workplace with caring leadership.
• Professional development and leadership programs.
• To work on exciting projects for your community.
• Security and stability working for a financially strong company.
• More opportunities to grow your career through our multiple U.S. office locations and affiliated companies.

Checkout the details in our Career Development Booklet on our website: www.manhattanconstructioncareers.com

POSITIONSUMMARY:

The Assistant Project Manager helps manage theoverall project direction, completion/financial outcome and administers boththe owner and subcontractor relationships for assigned projects. The AssistantProject Manager helps with responsibility for directing and mentoring on-sitestaff. The position requires business management acumen and must demonstratestrong leadership, organizational, and time management skills and strongcommunication and client service skills.

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Practices implementation of Operation Zero and all Manhattan safety policies
• All qualities/responsibilities of a Project Engineer 2, plus:
• Participates in Conflict Resolution Process with Owners
• Participate in Change Order Negotiations with Subcontractors
• Prepares Job Cost Budget updates
• Provide Preconstruction Assistance
• Assist with Trade Bid Packages and Scope Presentation
• Participate in Pre-Con Meetings
• Assists in Bid Day or Precon pricing efforts
• Review subcontracts and Purchase Orders
• Participates in Project Close-Out Process
• Coordinates the project close-out process
• Prepare and distribute GC and Architect/Owner Punch List and assist Superintendent in Punch List completion
• Prepares and completes Close-Out Documents, Record Drawings, O&M Manuals and Warranties
• Assist in the Generation of Owner SOV/ Pay Apps
• Participates in the preparation of the Project Execution plan
• Assists in the preparation and issuing of Subcontractor Information / Welcome Package
• Attend Owner/Architect Meetings
• Monitor Construction Activities - select trades
• Assists the Superintendent in the management of subcontractors and vendors
• Participates in position training when scheduled by management
• Coordinates input to develop the project schedule
• Assists in the preparation of a two-week look ahead schedule
• Generate Project Execution Plan
• Review Inspection and Test Data
• Conduct Quality Control Inspections
• Understand Quality means- compliance with Contract Documents & Requirements
• Responsible for conducting themselves in accordance with our Guiding Principles and exhibiting attributes matching the Way We Work.
• Other duties as assigned.

JOBSKILLS & ABILITIES GUIDELINES:

• Has completed OSHA 30-Hour Safety Certification and First Aid & CPR Training and Certification.
• Computer knowledge and efficiency, including Microsoft Office products
• Proven experience in Manhattan document control and schedule software
• Thorough understanding of the industry
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Good math/accounting skills
• Strong management skills
• Functions effectively as part of a team
• Ability to develop or maintain relationships with clients
• Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality at all times
• Dependability
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Strong decision-making/problem-solving skills

MINIMUMQUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree- Construction Management, Engineering or equivalent. May substitute required education degree with related experience on a one-to-one basis
• 4 years of industry experience

WORKINGCONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORTS:

• You must be adaptable to all types of weather conditions and traverse and inspect all areas of a construction job site, including walking, climbing, reaching, bending, crawling, or stretching.
• Ability to physically stand, bend, sit for long periods, and squat throughout the day.
• Ability to repeat the same movements.
• Ability to communicate effectively to participate fully in meetings, video conferences, and phone calls.
• Ability to compose, send, and reply to emails and written correspondence.
• Must be able to lift, pull, or move up to 50 pounds at a time.
• Travel may be required occasionally, primarily in the metropolitan area but sometimes domestically (must have a valid Driver’s License).
• Exposure to characteristic construction site hazards.

About Manhattan

Founded in 1896, Manhattan is a top-ranked nationalconstruction services firm that provides preconstruction, constructionmanagement, program management, general building, and design-build services.Manhattan’s award-winning portfolio includes mission-critical, sports, healthcare, government, education, laboratory, aviation, transportation,convention, casino, and hospitality facilities. Manhattan is a:

• 20-time Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Accredited Quality Contractor (AQC)
• ABC 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 Top Performing Contractor
• Ten-time STEP Diamond Safety Award Winner
• 2017, 2021, and 2022 National Safety Pinnacle Award winner
• 2023 Great Company To Work For (Oklahoma Magazine)

Under the fifth generation of Rooney family ownership andheadquartered in Oklahoma, Manhattan focuses on building trust and buildingexcellence. We pride ourselves on our uncompromising commitment to ethicalconduct, safety, and making fiscally sound business decisions to support ourclients’ long-term goals, team members, and project partners. For the samereasons we have so many tenured team members, we also have been fortunate towork with many clients for decades, some for over half a century.