Assistant Project Manager

James G. Davis Construction Corp.; United States; On-site; USD 88,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability benefits

401(k) and ESOP

Annual incentive bonus

Paid time off

Fertility and family-forming support

Continuing education

On-site fitness center

Parental leave

Job summary

DAVIS Construction is seeking an Assistant Project Manager / Project Manager I to support daily management, coordination, and execution of construction processes. The role involves safety, quality, cost management, contracting, scheduling, estimating, bidding and contract administration to ensure timely, on-budget project delivery.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent construction experience, 2+ years’ experience, and familiarity with project management software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field or equivalent construction experience.
• General Contracting experience.
• Minimum of two (2) years previous construction experience.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of engineering and construction project management, including safety standards.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and learn technical systems and processes.
• Ability to effectively mentor junior team members.
• Project management and scheduling software experience.
• Some sustainable building experience (such as LEED certified projects) or knowledge of sustainable building practices.
• Certifications / accreditations (CPR / First Aid, OSHA 30-hour, WELL, ILFI, LEED) preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepares cost estimates, generates scopes of work, and prepares preliminary schedules and site logistics.
• Assists with trade management, reviews trade partner work tickets, and manages trade partner submittals, RFIs, change orders, and schedules; may be the lead day-to-day PM on a smaller project in which case the individual would be responsible for setting up, managing, and maintaining these items; may be working on more than one project concurrently, at various stages of construction.
• Prepares subcontract agreements, purchase orders, and assists in the issuance of change proposals and change orders.
• Creates and manages quality control and deficiency logs using software.
• Maintains a complete, current, and accurate set of contract documents and "as-builts".
• Enforces the DAVIS Safety program and participates in safety walks.
• Assists in the management of the project closeout process, including preparing and completing project closeout checklists and managing the project punch list process.
• Works effectively within the team and promotes a collaborative environment with owners, property managers, design team members, co-workers, trade partners, vendors, and other contractors.
• Leads trade partner preconstruction, progress, and coordination meetings.
• Mentors and assists junior team members; may have formal supervisory responsibilities.
• Provides and uses subcontractor qualification reports to assess trade partner performance.
• Assists in monthly project owner invoicing, including trade partner invoicing reviews and material invoicing reviews

Skills

General contracting

Construction experience

Mentoring teammates

Scheduling software

Safety management

Cost management

LEED knowledge

Certifications (CPR/First Aid, OSHA 30

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture

Job description

Summary

At DAVIS, we're redefining the way people experience construction by building success for all. The Assistant Project Manager / Project Manager I is responsible for assisting the project team with the daily management, coordination, and execution of the construction process. This role will assist with safety management, quality, cost management, contracting, scheduling, estimating, bidding and contract administration function to ensure successful completion of the project, both timely and within budget.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field or equivalent construction experience


• General Contracting experience


• Minimum of two (2) years previous construction experience


• Knowledge of principles and practices of engineering and construction project management, including safety standards


• Demonstrated ability to understand and learn technical systems and processes


• Ability to effectively mentor junior team members


• Project management and scheduling software experience


• Some sustainable building experience (such as LEED certified projects) or knowledge of sustainable building practices


• Certifications / accreditations (CPR / First Aid, OSHA 30-hour, WELL, ILFI, LEED) preferred

Technical Job Knowledge

• Prepares cost estimates, generates scopes of work, and prepares preliminary schedules and site logistics


• Assists with trade management, reviews trade partner work tickets, and manages trade partner submittals, RFIs, change orders, and schedules; may be the lead day-to-day PM on a smaller project in which case the individual would be responsible for setting up, managing, and maintaining these items; may be working on more than one project concurrently, at various stages of construction


• Prepares subcontract agreements, purchase orders, and assists in the issuance of change proposals and change orders


• Creates and manages quality control and deficiency logs using software


• Maintains a complete, current, and accurate set of contract documents and \"as-builts\"


• Enforces the DAVIS Safety program and participates in safety walks


• Assists in the management of the project closeout process, including preparing and completing project closeout checklists and managing the project punch list process


• Works effectively within the team and promotes a collaborative environment with owners, property managers, design team members, co-workers, trade partners, vendors, and other contractors


• Leads trade partner preconstruction, progress, and coordination meetings


• Mentors and assists junior team members; may have formal supervisory responsibilities


• Provides and uses subcontractor qualification reports to assess trade partner performance


• Assists in monthly project owner invoicing, including trade partner invoicing reviews and material invoicing reviews

Core Competencies for the Role

• Autonomy + Accountability – Uses best practices and knowledge of internal or external business issues to improve products and services; works independently, receives minimal guidance; accountable for own work and possibly others on the team


• Business Impact – Impacts own team, adjacent teams, and potentially across the company; decisions are made with minimal guidance and may affect the success of the department / revenue group; contributes to strategic market sector / department business development planning


• Talent Development – Serves as a lead for the team, leading small projects; may have formal supervisory responsibilities; provides subject matter guidance to team members with less experience


• Problem Solving + Resiliency – Provides solutions to problems in situations that are atypical or infrequently occurring based on practice and existing precedents or procedures; gathers and analyzes data to identify and solve problems that arise with little or no precedent

DAVIS Core Values

• TRUST – Excellence in Service – Fulfilling our clients’ highest expectations


• Inclusion – Ensuring a culture of respect and acceptance, where all employees have a sense of purpose and belonging


• Integrity – Exhibiting honesty and fairness while holding ourselves accountable for our actions


• Building Relationships – Creating and maintaining strong partnerships through leadership, creative solutions and hard work

Salary & Benefits

• The base salary (or hourly) range for this position is $88,000.00 - $105,000.00


• DAVIS is committed to providing our employees with a competitive total compensation package that enhances your quality of life


• DAVIS offers a 100% employer-paid health care plan (to include family), life insurance, short- and long-term disability benefits, and an annual contribution to your HSA


• DAVIS also offers annual incentive bonus, paid time off + annual holidays, financial benefits (401(k), Roth, and ESOP), FSAs, fertility and family-forming assistance, and continuing education


• Additional benefits include Employee Assistance Program (EAP), on-site fitness center, and parental leave


• Eligible employees are provided a company vehicle or an auto allowance to support business activities


• The compensation and benefits information are provided as of the date of this posting. Benefits and incentive compensation may be subject to applicable eligibility. DAVIS reserves the right to modify compensation and benefits at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law

Equal Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

About DAVIS

Founded in 1966, DAVIS Construction is a general contractor in the Midatlantic region, building over one billion dollars' worth of construction a year, including some of the region's most complex and notable projects, across 11 diverse market sectors.

Consistently ranked as an industry leader both nationally and locally, DAVIS has been recognized for 18 consecutive years as one of the area's Best Places to Work by the Washington Business Journal.

At DAVIS, our vision is to build a culture that is innovative, connected, and balanced.

Join us at DAVIS to build a career that is innovative, connected and balanced.