Assistant Project Manager - Construction

Marx|Okubo Associates, Inc.; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction management firm is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to join their Denver team. This hybrid position involves managing multi-family and commercial projects, requiring 5-9 years of relevant experience, strong communication, and project management skills. Benefits include competitive salary, 100% health insurance premiums covered, and 401(k) matching.

Benefits

100% paid health insurance premiums

30% match on 401(k) contributions

Continuing education opportunities

Qualifications

• 5 - 9 years of Construction Management or Project Management experience required.
• Experience as a consultant involved in forensic work advantageous.
• CCM, CPC, or PMP Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing large-scale multi-family and commercial construction projects.
• Estimate, manage costs, and meet project deadlines.
• Communicate updates, changes, and concerns clearly.

Skills

Construction Management

Project Management

Communication Skills

Time Management

Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera

Job description

Overview

Assistant Project Manager - Construction role at Marx|Okubo Associates, Inc.. We are currently accepting applications for the Assistant Project Manager role for our Denver team, with an expected starting annual salary of $85,000 - $120,000. This is a hybrid role, with two days in our Denver office and site visits throughout the week. This role covers most commercial building types, including multifamily, office, retail, industrial, and hotel/hospitality.

Base pay range

$85,000.00/yr - $120,000.00/yr

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing large-scale multi-family and commercial construction projects and work autonomously on smaller projects through their entire life cycle
• Leverage knowledge of construction methodologies, project delivery, and contracts
• Estimate, manage costs, and meet project deadlines
• Coordinate professionals of varying disciplines
• Communicate updates, changes, and concerns in a clear and organized manner to team and client
• Identify and resolve issues
• Support the team, accept opportunities to learn and grow
• Travel to job sites as needed, up to 50%

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architectural Engineering, or a closely related degree required
• 5 - 9 years of Construction Management or Construction related Project Management experience required
• Experience as a consultant involved in forensic work advantageous
• Strong communications skills, construction experience, intermediate experience in Microsoft Suite of software tools, including Microsoft Project, Primavera, or similar
• CCM, CPC, or PMP Certification preferred
• Must have strong skills in project management, including time management, client communication and management and safety. Experience in estimating, scheduling, cost management and project takeoffs
• Must be well-versed in all construction methodologies and procedures, all project delivery methods and contracting vehicles
• Ability to coordinate a team of professionals of varying disciplines to achieve top level results
• Must have clear and analytical approach to problem solving, and strong decision-making abilities
• Must have excellent presentation skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Willingness to travel up to 50%

Physical Requirements

• Move through construction and existing building sites over rough terrain
• See and respond to dangerous situations
• Respond quickly to sounds
• Ascend and descend ladders and stairs
• Move safely through confined spaces and narrow paths
• Work in outdoor weather conditions or unconditioned areas
• Operate a computer and other related office equipment, and possess visual acuity to read information from printed sources and computer screens
• Lift up to 40 pounds (ladders)
• Travel approximately 50% of the time both in and out of state

About Marx|Okubo is a privately held Employee Stock Ownership Plan firm; employee-owned, we offer internal growth, continuing education, mentor/mentee opportunities, as well as 100% paid health insurance premiums for the employee, up to a 30% match on your 401(k) contributions, and competitive compensation. Our culture is open to fresh perspectives, curiosity, and analytical mindsets.

Equal Employment Opportunity Marx|Okubo is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. The Company’s policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, military status, disability, genetic information or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also Marx|Okubo’s policy to comply with all applicable state and federal laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

We perform background checks via an agency after offers of employment are accepted and review them on an individual basis for inconsistencies or violations to determine next steps in the recruitment process.

*No new agencies please.

Employer details

• Seniority level Associate
• Employment type Full-time
• Job function Project Management
• Industries Building Construction

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