Assistant Project Manager (Construction)

Right Build International; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Right Build International is seeking an Assistant Project Manager (Construction) in Durham, NC to support project managers across planning, design, and field operations. Responsibilities include coordinating RFIs and submittals, maintaining documentation, and helping manage multiple projects from start to finish.

The ideal candidate will have an associate or bachelor’s degree in project management or a related field and at least about a year of admin experience, with strong organizational and MS

Qualifications

• Requires Associate or Bachelor's in project management or related field; about a year of admin experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and office software.
• Knowledge of document control and cost tracking.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the design of project management processes and budget planning.
• Assist managers in taking care of the delicate details of a large project.
• Conduct assessments to identify and seek solutions to project problems in order to reduce downtime.
• Assist in resolving conflicts or disputes between the various departments of an organization.
• Manage RFIs and Submittals
• Build and maintain good working relationships with clients to ensure complete customer satisfaction and good prospects for future business.
• Coordinate and ensure smooth operation of multiple projects from start to finish.
• Maintain contact with clients and subcontractors through phone calls, emails, or text messaging.
• Monitor inventory levels to determine the need for stock procurement and replacement.
• Prepare and present to the manager weekly or monthly reports on project operations.
• Collect data, analyze it, and help project managers to set objectives for a project.
• Ensure changes in project plan are communicated to team members.
• Carry out quality reviews and checks to ensure project operations are in line with industry’s best practices.
• Fill in for project managers by managing daily operations in their absence.
• Ensure project team members comply with company methodologies and project principles.
• Respect decision-making boundaries and know when to draw the attention of the manager.
• Attend weekly or monthly management meetings to report job status and schedule updates.
• Ensure proper document control of project drawings, contract documents, schedule, specifications, and other project records.
• Track change orders and cost control procedures so that they are integrated smoothly into the project.
• Contribute to the planning and progression of the project schedule.

Skills

Leadership

Multitasking

Administrative Skill

Client communication

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in project management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Assistant Project Manager (Construction)

Assistant project manager will perform various functions in support of the manager.

Tasks/Duties/Responsibilities

• Participate in the design of project management processes and budget planning.
• Assist managers in taking care of the delicate details of a large project.
• Conduct assessments to identify and seek solutions to project problems in order to reduce downtime.
• Assist in resolving conflicts or disputes between the various departments of an organization.
• Manage RFIs and Submittals
• Build and maintain good working relationships with clients to ensure complete customer satisfaction and good prospects for future business.
• Coordinate and ensure smooth operation of multiple projects from start to finish.
• Maintain contact with clients and subcontractors through phone calls, emails, or text messaging.
• Monitor inventory levels to determine the need for stock procurement and replacement.
• Prepare and present to the manager weekly or monthly reports on project operations.
• Collect data, analyze it, and help project managers to set objectives for a project.
• Ensure changes in project plan are communicated to team members.
• Carry out quality reviews and checks to ensure project operations are in line with industry’s best practices.
• Fill in for project managers by managing daily operations in their absence.
• Ensure project team members comply with company methodologies and project principles.
• Respect decision-making boundaries and know when to draw the attention of the manager.
• Attend weekly or monthly management meetings to report job status and schedule updates.
• Ensure proper document control of project drawings, contract documents, schedule, specifications, and other project records.
• Track change orders and cost control procedures so that they are integrated smoothly into the project.
• Contribute to the planning and progression of the project schedule.

Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge:

• Education and Training: To become an assistant project manager, you require an associate or bachelor’s degree in project management or other degree relevant to the project field. About a year’s experience in an administrative position is required for the job. Knowledge of office software such as Microsoft Officeis also necessary for the assistant project manager’s job.
• Administrative Skill: Assistant project managers must have the skill to handle client calls, document project operations, and to ensure vital information is passed across to team members.
• Leadership Skill: They are able to manage daily project operations in the absence of a project manager.
• Multitasking Skill: They are able to monitor the progress of multiple projects.

Salary Range: $75k - $85k