Assistant Project Manager - Commercial Construction

gpac; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

gpac is seeking an Assistant Project Manager for a Commercial Construction ground-up role in the Greater Seattle Area. This position provides leadership to ensure safety, schedule, profitability, and quality across assigned projects, with involvement in marketing, estimating, bidding, and contract negotiations.

The ideal candidate holds a 4-year degree in construction management or has relevant project engineer experience in commercial construction, plus familiarity with construction software.

Qualifications

• 4 Year Degree in Construction Management or similar, or with relevant experience as Project Engineer in Commercial Construction
• 1-3 years experience in the commercial construction industry as a Project Engineer/Field Engineer
• Familiarity with construction industry computer software

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage assigned projects safely, profitably, and on schedule
• Participate in marketing, estimating, bidding, and contract negotiation for selected projects
• Coordinate with owners, architects, engineers, and subcontractors to ensure smooth project execution
• Oversee change orders, cost control budgets, and timely billings to maintain cash flow
• Support procurement with purchase orders and subcontracts and ensure proper documentation

Skills

Construction software familiarity

Education

4-year construction management degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Because of their continued growth, a General Contractor in the Greater Seattle Area is seeking an Assistant Project Manager - Commercial Construction Ground-up to join their team. As a leader in the building industry, my client hires the best and provides them with outstanding personal and professional growth opportunities in a supportive, team-orientated environment featuring high profile structures in the Seattle and surrounding areas.

The Assistant Project Manager is responsible for providing leadership and management to assigned projects safely, profitable, and timely. The Project Engineer manages the work in a manner consistent with standards of quality and integrity and will participate in the marketing, estimating, bidding, and contract negotiation phases of the projects assigned.

Assistant Project Manager QUALIFICATIONS

• 4 Year Degree in Construction Management or Similar OR with relevant experience as Project Engineer in Commercial CONSTRUCTION
• 1-3 years expereince in the commercial construction industry as a Project Engineer/Field Engineer
• Familiarity with construction industry computer software

Key Responsibilities Of a Assistant Project Manager Include

• As Assistant Project Manager, you share responsibility for project success, including safety, schedule, profitability, and quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Participate in many of aspects of the business development process, including client contacts, relationships, proposals, presentations, and negotiations for selected projects.
• Helps to maintain professional working relationships with owners, architects, engineers, and subcontractors.
• Champions the orderly, timely transition of projects from the estimating phase to the field. This transition shall include project review meetings, which encompass a review of contract requirements, general conditions, schedules, budgets, subcontracts, and purchase order agreements.
• Coordinates with the Project Superintendent and Project Manager the means and methods required for the successful and profitable execution of the work.
• Is an integral part of the procurement schedule. Pays special attention to prevention and documentation of delays or changes.
• Uses available reports to manage costs and prepare accurate cost projections.
• Reviews and executes all change orders, supplements, and cost control budget adjustments.
• Assists in managing all billings to ensure timely submission of payment applications and collection of payments from the owner to maintain a positive cash flow position.
• Responsible for the timely preparation and execution of purchase order agreements and subcontracts concerning insurance certificates, bonds, and the appropriate lien waivers.
• May provide feedback to estimators for use in future bidding or negotiations, especially subcontractor performance evaluations.
• Proficient use of all Microsoft Office Suite programs

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.