Assistant Project Manager

Australia-Employment; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

FSA

Paid time off

Parental leave

Professional development assistance

Employee referral program

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an Assistant Project Manager in Washington, DC for a permanent, on-site role in the construction industry. You will assist the Project Manager, coordinate with suppliers, manage budgets, prepare bids, and use Procore for scheduling and document control.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, has at least five years’ PM experience, understands contracts, and can manage multiple projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in construction with focus on project management.
• Knowledge of construction processes, supplier management, cost tracking, bidding, and construction services.
• Experience with commercial electrical installations.
• Procore Construction Software proficiency.
• Strong contracts knowledge for private and federal interior contracts.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Manager in planning, execution, and completion of projects, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials and services.
• Track costs and manage project budgets, providing updates to the Project Manager.
• Prepare and submit bids for new projects and negotiate contracts with clients and suppliers.
• Utilize Procore for scheduling, cost control, and document management.
• Oversee commercial electrical installations and ensure safety compliance.
• Manage submittals, submittal logs, transmittals, and change orders.
• Collaborate with clients, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and team members to drive project success.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Negotiation

Organization

Team collaboration

Proactive problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Procore Construction Software

Job description

Assistant Project Manager

$75000 - $120000 per year | Washington, DC | On-site | Permanent

Assistant Project Manager / Great Benefits / 401 K / Government Contracting

A bit about us:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Assistant Project Manager to join our dynamic team in the construction industry. This position offers the opportunity to work on a variety of challenging projects, from private to federal local government interior contracts. You will be working in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple tasks and projects simultaneously. This role requires a strong understanding of the construction process, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team of professionals.

Why join us?

• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision, disability, life)
• Matching 401k
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance and training programs
• Employee referral program

Job Details

As an Assistant Project Manager, your primary responsibilities will include:

1. Assisting the Project Manager in the planning, execution, and completion of all assigned projects, ensuring that they are delivered on time and within budget.
2. Managing and coordinating with suppliers, ensuring that all materials and services are delivered as per the project requirements.
3. Tracking project costs and maintaining project budgets, providing regular updates to the Project Manager.
4. Preparing and submitting bids for new projects, and negotiating contracts with clients and suppliers.
5. Utilizing Procore Construction Software for project management tasks such as scheduling, cost control, and document management.
6. Overseeing commercial electrical installations and ensuring compliance with all safety regulations and standards.
7. Managing submittals, maintaining submittal logs, preparing transmittals, and processing change orders.
8. Collaborating with various stakeholders, including clients, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and team members, to ensure the successful completion of projects.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate for the Assistant Project Manager position must possess the following qualifications:

1. A bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or a related field.
2. A minimum of 5 years of experience in the construction industry, with a focus on project management.
3. Extensive knowledge of the construction process, including supplier management, cost tracking, bidding, and construction services.
4. Experience with commercial electrical installations.
5. Proficiency in using Procore Construction Software.
6. Strong understanding of construction contracts, particularly in the context of private and federal local government interior contracts.
7. Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
8. Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
9. A team player mentality, with the ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups of professionals.
10. A proactive approach to problem-solving, with the ability to anticipate potential issues and develop effective solutions.

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