Assistant Project Manager

RE Management Solutions; Upper Deerfield Township (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

RE Management Solutions is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to provide all-round support on pre-development and construction projects. You will back the project team, produce reports, and help manage project tasks.

You will organize documentation, review drawings, ensure contract scope alignment, and travel to sites as needed while upholding safety and quality controls.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in a construction-related curriculum or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 1 year related work experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Construction Project Management software preferred.
• Self-motivated and self-directed.
• Able to multitask, prioritize, and efficiently manage time.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to interpret plans, specifications, and other contract documents.
• Valid driver’s license in good standing with any U.S. state.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance on all phases of a project.
• Oversee aspects of the project as assigned.
• Organize, track, and maintain project documentation using SharePoint and other Microsoft products.
• Review and interpret design drawings.
• Fully understand contract scope and ensure subcontract scopes are aligned with the contract SOW.
• Assist in the preparation and management of meeting minutes, agendas, budgets, schedules, and reports.
• Process and review change orders, RFIs, and submittals.
• Coordinate with project stakeholders as required.
• Independently travel to and from project/construction sites as needed.
• Support the Company’s Safety Program for the project.
• Support the Company’s Quality Control Program.
• Maintain a positive working environment for the entire team.
• Maintain professionalism and integrity in all contracts and dealings.
• Promote a positive company image through professional and fair business relationships.
• Exceed client expectations.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Multitasking

Time management

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelors degree in construction-related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Construction PM software

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

ABOUT US

REMS provides client experiences that deliver exceptional results and lasting relationships. We lead clients through the full commercial real estate process, from site selection, planning, design, construction, and turnover. We serve as the owners’ representative, acting as an extension of their organization while overseeing and providing support for the entire project team (general contractors, architects, engineers, etc.).

Our mission is to provide an outcome beyond meeting scope, schedule, and budget while cultivating a meaningful and lasting impression. Our foundational principles are the building blocks of all clients, subcontractors, vendors, and employee relations and they include: Transparency, Adaptability, Professionalism, Effective Communication, Continuous Improvement, Supportive Environment, Positive Climate

POSITION OVERVIEW

Responsible for providing all aspects of support on assigned pre-development and construction projects and programs. The Assistant Project Manager will support the project team, produce reports as required to keep the project on track and manage various aspects of a project as needed and assigned by the Project Manager

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide assistance on all phases of a project
• Oversee aspects of the project as assigned
• Organize, track, and maintain project documentation using SharePoint and other Microsoft products.
• Review and interpret design drawings
• Fully understand contract scope and ensure subcontract scopes are aligned with the contract SOW
• Become familiar with any job-specific requirements as required and help implement them so as not to delay or provide any cause for non-payment
• Assist in the preparation and management of meeting minutes, agendas, budgets, schedules, and reports
• Process and review change orders, RFIs, and submittals
• Coordinate with project stakeholders as required and appropriate
• Independently travel to and from project/construction sites as needed
• Require the implementation of and compliance with the Company’s Safety Program for the project
• Require the implementation of and compliance with the Company’s Quality Control Program
• Maintain a positive working environment for the entire team
• Maintain professionalism and integrity in all contracts and dealings
• Promote a positive company image through professional and fair business relationships
• Exceed client expectations
• Perform additional duties as assigned

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Four (4)-year degree in an accredited construction-related curriculum or equivalent work experience
• Minimum 1-year related work experience
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• Construction Project Management software preferred
• Self-motivated and self-directed
• Able to effectively multitask, prioritize, and efficiently manage time
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Able to analyze problems, strategize, and implement effective solutions
• Able to build solid relationships with vendors, investors, construction managers, and construction team
• Valid driver’s license in good standing with any U.S. state
• Ability to understand, interpret, and implement plans, specifications, and other contract documents
• Ability to calmly and professionally resolve or elevate issues with clients, subcontractors, and other third parties in a timely manner
• Knowledge of solicitation, negotiation, award, and management of subcontracts, including preparation of bid and subcontract scope language
• Understanding of scheduling logic/constraints

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, drive, kneel, stoop, reach, bend, climb; touch and grasp, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth and peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment, particularly when in the field, can vary significantly and at times be very loud.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by the individuals assigned this position and are not intended to be exhaustive of all duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities, physical job demands, and working conditions. Flexibility with hours is required.

REMS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee.