Assistant Project Manager

JRM Construction Management; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

JRM Construction Management in West Palm Beach, FL is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support the project team through the lifecycle. You will assist with change orders, takeoffs, and cost estimation, ensuring accuracy and adherence to budgets. This fast-paced role requires attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure.

The ideal candidate has prior construction management experience and familiarity with Procore or similar software. U.S.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with construction management processes and field operations.
• OSHA 10 certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare daily reports and site documentation.
• Review submittals and entry in file systems.
• Track RFI’s & Submittals and maintain logs.
• Coordinate change orders and assist with budget tracking.
• Collaborate with project team and field staff.
• Support jobsite activities and deliveries as needed.
• Assist with take-offs and labor/material cost estimation.
• Ensure pricing and contractual compliance for subcontractors.
• Monitor project budget against approvals and forecasts.
• Provide financial close-out information for projects.

Skills

Construction management

OSHA 10

Attention to detail

Communication

Procore

Tools

Procore

Raken

Sage 300

Job description

At JRM Construction, we build more than exceptional spaces - we build talented teams, rewarding careers, and trusted relationships. As a leading employee-owned construction firm, our people take ownership of every project and work collaboratively to deliver outstanding quality and a positive client experience. Guided by integrity, teamwork, continuous improvement, and genuine care for our people, JRM provides an environment where employees can grow and help shape the company’s long-term success.

Job Summary

The Assistant Project Manager assists the internal Project team throughout the project lifecycle. Further, The Assistant Project Manager serves a vital function in the change order process of a project. This individual is responsible for accurately estimating the total costs associated with changes to a project. A fast-paced position that requires fine attention to detail. The candidate must demonstrate the ability to work well under pressure.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Daily reports
• Submittal review and entry
• Tracking and expediting RFI’s & Submittals
• Maintain Change Order and Submittal logs
• Communication with Project Team
• Jobsite activities to assist Superintendent coordinate trades
• Collect and submit Subcontractor closeout documents
• All job site paperwork needs, including correspondence
• Pickups and deliveries as needed
• Assist Project Team (PM & Super) with other projects as needed
• Prepare accurate Change Orders from Work Orders and associated drawings and sketches; verify compliance with the following: contracted unit pricing, labor rates, contractual fees, overhead, and insurance
• Perform and prepare detailed and accurate take-offs of all trades; estimating all necessary labor, materials equipment, and delivery costs to prepare thorough estimates
• Accurately level all subcontractor pricing
• Negotiate all subcontractor's pricing including the issuance of purchase orders
• Work closely with the project managers of assigned projects and have a full understanding of the approved project budget, forecasting any changes
• Track approved and pending change orders against the approved project budget
• Provide the required information for rejected, modified, or approved change orders and invoices.
• Track and notify the project manager of any potential financial issues
• Perform financial close-out of all assigned projects

Qualifications and Skills

• Previous experience in construction management
• Familiarity with construction sites
• Familiarity with construction management software – Procore, Raken, Sage 300
• Deadline and detail-oriented
• OSHA 10 certification preferred.

Computer Systems

• Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Timberline and Procore

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at JRM without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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