Assistant Project Manager (CM)

IPS-Integrated Project Services; Center Square (PA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

IPS, a Berkshire Hathaway company, seeks an Assistant Construction Project Manager to join our Blue Bell, PA team on life sciences construction sites. You will report to the Project Director and assist the Project Manager in supervising the project engineers and site superintendents while helping manage scope, schedule, and client satisfaction.

This role emphasizes procurement coordination, cost reporting, change management, and maintaining site safety.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in construction management for non-residential projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related discipline.
• Preferred experience on life sciences construction sites.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Manager in coordinating all contractual requirements, design drawings, and project specifications.
• Assist with procurement of sub-contracts and purchase orders.
• Maintenance of project schedules, cost reports, and monthly project updates.
• Prepare Change Management Reports and Application for Payment verification.
• Assist with oversight of site safety for assigned projects and coordinate with site teams.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Construction management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related discipline

Job description

Job Description

At IPS, we are global leaders in developing innovative solutions for the consulting, architecture, engineering, project controls, procurement, construction management, and CQV of technically complex facilities, primarily in the life sciences industry.

We are looking for a talented Assistant Construction Project Manager to join our dedicated Blue Bell, PA, team on life sciences construction project sites.

In this role, you will report to the Project Director and Director of Operations with matrixed supervision by the Project Manager for the given assignment. You will also assist the Project Manager in supervising the activities of the Project Engineers and Superintendents. Additionally, you will assist the Project Manager in the planning, management direction, project completion, client satisfaction, and financial outcome of assigned construction projects, as well as achieve their respective management objectives.

Additional Responsibilities

• Assist Project Manager in coordinating all contractual requirements, design drawings, and project specifications that include, but are not limited to:
  • Project Coordination
  • Procurement of sub-contracts and purchase orders
  • Construction Billings & Cash Flow Projects
  • Job Cost Analysis
  • Project Schedule Analysis and Updates
  • Meeting Minutes and Documentation
  • Project Monthly Report Generation
  • Change Management Reports
  • Application for Payment Verification
  • Contract Administration
  • Punch-List Management
  • Warranty Review
  • As-Built Document
• Assist with activities of Project Engineers, Construction Managers, and Site Superintendents on assigned projects.
• Coordinates resources to achieve project goals.
• Manages client interaction on assigned projects and promotes positive relationships.
• Generation of project scopes of work and communication to the project team.
• Assists Procurement Manager with prep of Bid Package documentation, Pre-Bids/Walkthroughs, Bid Review, and Analysis.
• Maintains project schedules.
• Works closely with Construction Manager and Site Superintendent to monitor performance against the target schedule and implement corrective actions against nonconformances.
• Monitors and reports project costs, including values committed, forecast to commit, allowances for growth, and actually expended.
• Works closely with Construction Manager and Superintendents to ensure that field events, conditions, exceptions, and issues are fully reflected in cost reports.
• Works with Project Services to manage project costs and exposures.
• Assist with oversight of site safety for assigned projects and coordinate with Construction Manager, Superintendents, and safety resources, including subconsultants, to establish a site safety program, monitor site safety, and correct nonconformance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Requirements

• 5-10 years of experience in construction management supporting non-residential construction projects
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or a related discipline, or an equivalent technical degree.

Preferred Experience

• Experience working on life sciences construction project sites

Physical Demands

• Must be able to stand, sit, and walk for prolonged periods.
• Must possess the ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl as required.
• Must be able to lift and move objects weighing up to 15 pounds.

Work Environment

• This position will have 5% travel, or as required by the assigned project.
• Position may be assigned to the client site for an extended period.
• Overnight travel or staying in the city of the Client’s location is possible, depending on the assignment.
• Please review the IPS Travel Policy.
• Position will visit construction sites and will be required to take site safety training and adhere to site safety rules.
• Must have access to reliable transportation.
• Must have the ability to travel and commute on a daily or routine basis.
• Must be able to work in both indoor and outdoor environments, which may include exposure to varying weather.

Safety

• This position is a safety-sensitive position.
• The employee is designated for field work and attends activities at client sites where they work in construction, process, packaging, manufacturing, research, or other "non-administrative" areas.

The salary offered for this role is between $83,000 and $128,000, but the actual salary offered is dependent on experience, skill set, and education.

All interviews are conducted either in person or virtually, with video required.

IPS will not sponsor employment visas for this position

About Us

IPS, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a global leader in technical consulting, architecture, engineering, procurement, construction management, commissioning, qualification, and validation services for technically complex facilities. Integration is how we think and work. It requires the ability to unite existing and emerging technologies into a process that reliably delivers products and accelerates speed to market. That end-to-end mindset allows us to be agile and anticipate challenges as we move projects toward operational readiness. IPS applies design and delivery expertise, client-side experience, and supplier-side insight to every project. We infuse our curiosity, our passion, and our commitment to partnership in delivering solutions at any scale. We meet our clients where they are and get them to where they need to go. That’s only possible when we care as much as our clients do.

Specialties

Process Architecture, Process Design, Engineering, Construction, Commissioning, Qualification, LEAN Project Delivery, Strategic Master Planning, Energy Conservation Management, Project Controls, Program/Project Management, Operations/Logistics Strategy and Planning, EPCMV, and Staffing Services.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at IPS without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, veteran, marital, or citizenship status, or any other status protected by law. IPS is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

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