Assistant Project Manager

RW Dake Construction; United States; On-site; USD 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

100% health, dental & vision insurance

Paid time off

Collaborative team environment

Direct impact on company success

Job summary

RW Dake Construction in the United States is seeking a motivated candidate to assist Project Managers in conceiving, organizing, and executing construction projects. The role emphasizes hands-on learning across estimating, bidding, budgeting, RFI/submittals, scheduling, and meetings.

Two years of construction industry experience are preferred, and a related degree is a plus. The company offers an ESOP structure, full health coverage for employees and families, paid time off, and a collaborative

Qualifications

• Two years construction industry experience preferred.
• OSHA 30 certificate.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Learn and perform estimating and project takeoffs.
• Learn and carry out the project bidding process.
• Learn, build, understand and maintain a project budget.
• Learn and understand the RFI process and submittals.
• Learn to prepare and maintain a project schedule.
• Schedule and attend project meetings.
• Understand project drawings and specifications.
• Learn the change order and close-out processes.
• Assist with billing, pay applications and lien waivers.
• Learn insurance requirements, laws and bonding.
• Support effective communication and quality control.

Skills

Strong problem-solving skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Fast-paced environment

Initiative and responsibility

Education

Degree in Construction Management, Design or Engineering (plus)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Founded in 1960, RW Dake Construction is an employee-owned specialty general contractor with 12 regional offices across New York, New Jersey, New England, Maryland, North Carolina, Florida, and Texas. 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.