Assistant Project Manager

CUBE ROOT Corporation

Washington (District of Columbia)

On-site

USD 87,000 - 116,000

Full time

48 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Cube Root Corporation, headquartered in Washington, DC, is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to oversee multiple major construction projects. You will plan, schedule, and control design, procurement, and operational activities while supervising staff and coordinating with consultants and agencies.

The role emphasizes budget control, contract administration, field inspections, and safety adherence within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

8 years progressively responsible experience in transit/rail or related field.
Experience negotiating with contractors/consultants and supervising staff.
Strong knowledge of construction project management and contract documentation.

Responsibilities

Coordinate scope review for final designs; prepare cost estimates and negotiate with consultants.
Direct design/planning; review designs, lifecycle costs, and specs with stakeholders.
Analyze change orders, claims, and agreements; assist in negotiations.
Develop schedules, control costs, and secure approvals for documents.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Scheduling

Education

Bachelor’s in Engineering or related

RWP Level 2 certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Procore

PeopleSoft

Job description

Cube Root Corporation is a Certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE), a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and certified 8 (a) small business, headquartered in the heart of Washington, DC. We specialize in construction management, program and project planning, project management, program management, facilities management and engineering services.

Our passion is to provide professional advice to policy makers, developers, fellow engineers and others in facilities planning, design and construction. As a company and as individuals, we are committed to the highest ethical standards and hold ourselves accountable to our clients, but most importantly to the communities that depend on our work. We take on big challenges and are committed to seeing them through to a successful conclusion.

We are also proud of our commitment to expand opportunities for people in underrepresented communities.

Position Overview

The Assistant Project Manager manages/supervises work for one or more assigned projects. The incumbent assists in planning, scheduling, and controlling preliminary and final designs, construction, equipment procurement, and operational planning for major construction projects within and/or impacting the Authority. The incumbent supervises and coordinates the inspection and technical work performance of staff. Works under limited supervision, following Authority policies and procedures, referring exceptions to the Project Manager or higher authority.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Coordinates review of scope for final designs; prepares cost estimates and negotiates contracts with consultants.
Directs and controls consultants during design and planning; reviews designs, drawings, lifecycle costs, and specs; coordinates technical reviews.
Analyzes design and construction change orders, claims, and supplemental agreements; assists in negotiations.
Recommends schedule changes to ensure timely completion; reviews and recommends variations; prepares activity reports.
Develops/obtains data for project planning, scheduling, and control; manages design costs/schedules.
Secures approvals for design and contract documents; schedules presentations; obtains approvals before advertising.
Conducts field inspections to ensure construction conforms to plans; investigates problems and develops engineering solutions.
Reviews and updates construction records; prepares required staff documentation.
Supervises subordinate staff: hiring, discipline, grievance resolution, duty assignments, training, performance evaluations.
Maintains sound employee/union relations while upholding management’s interests.
Establishes work plans for subordinates and conducts evaluations.
Attends/hosts project coordination meetings.
Prepares project correspondence with consultants, contractors, departments, and outside agencies.
Provides timely budget information for procurement actions.
Assumes duties of Project Manager when required.
Promotes safety culture, accountability, and compliance with Agency Safety Plan and Safety Management System principles.

Qualifications and Skills:

8 years progressively responsible experience (preferably in transit/rail).
Experience negotiating with contractors/consultants.
Supervising professional, trade, or technical staff.
Principles, practices, and techniques of construction project management.
Application of new developments to complex engineering and management problems.
Development and comprehension of technical, contractual, and legal documentation.
Skilled in project controls (critical path scheduling, budget systems).
Skilled at negotiating with consultants.
Skilled at communication across all levels.
Independently organize and execute assignments.
Lead professional personnel effectively.
Supervise, train, and evaluate subordinates per Authority policies.
Work with employee representatives to resolve labor issues.
Establish/maintain effective relationships with stakeholders.
Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Access, Project, Teams, SharePoint).
Construction Document Management (e.g., Procore).
Financial management software (e.g., PeopleSoft).

Education and Certifications:

Bachelor’s in Engineering (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical), Architecture, Construction Management, Project Management, Planning, or related OR High School Diploma + 4 years in engineering, design, planning, architecture, or construction project management.
Roadway Worker Protection (RWP) Level 2 within 6 months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Architecture, Planning, or related.

Compensation and Benefits

Pay Range: $87,000 $116,000 annually
Competitive compensation and benefits package, including: o Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Short-term & long-term disability oLife/AD&D insurance
401(k) retirement plan oPaid time off
Excellent career growth opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Cube Root Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE AA M/F/VET/DISABILITY). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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