Assistant Project Manager - Construction

Hire Our Heroes Veteran Job Board; Lansing (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in construction management is seeking a Project Manager Assistant to support project execution focused on timely and budget-conscious delivery. The role involves coordinating various tasks from reviewing schedules to managing budgets, ensuring projects run smoothly while maintaining high standards. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in a related field and experience in leadership and project management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or related field required.
• Proven leadership and project management experience required.
• Strong communication and multi-tasking skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers in constructing projects within time and budget.
• Coordinate and attend project meetings, documenting outcomes.
• Review job cost reports and manage project schedules.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Estimating

Problem Solving

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

This job will be located in Olathe, KS.

Position Status: Full Time

Employee Classification: Administrative

Regular Work Hours: 9-10 hour shift typically

Accountable to: Operations Manager

Position Overview:

The overall responsibility is to assist Project Managers in constructing projects within the established time and budget, following all company policies and procedures.

Overview of Responsibilities:

1. Maintain a sense of urgency.
2. Maintain a positive attitude and approach.
3. Follow project start-up checklists.
4. Follow company standard filing system.
5. Assist in reviewing and processing all submittals.
6. Assist in pricing and processing proposal requests.
7. Assist in preparing prime change orders and submit to Operations for review.
8. Assist in preparing subcontractor change orders (Prime first, Sub second).
9. Review, critique, and process superintendent weekly schedules.
10. Assist and/or process applications for payment as required.
11. Assist and/or lead subcontractor preconstruction meetings as required.
12. Coordinate, run, and attend OAC meetings.
13. Assist in preparing meeting minutes.
14. Review weekly job cost reports for overruns and make corrections.
15. Assist in preparing monthly job cost forecasts.
16. Prepare timely and accurate reports as needed.
17. Assist in reviewing and approving small bills and invoices.
18. Assist in documenting cost and plan changes.
19. Coordinate the RFI process between the field and architect.
20. Support jobsite safety efforts and coordinate with Safety consultants.
21. Update schedules as requested.
22. Visit job sites as needed.
23. Perform estimating duties as needed.
24. Support pre-construction activities.
25. Participate in project interviews and RFPs with potential clients.
26. Engage with civic organizations and follow close-out procedures.
27. Assist superintendents in the field.
28. Complete punch lists.
29. Perform self-performed work as needed.
30. Assist in estimating and bidding projects.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
2. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
3. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
4. Proven leadership in managing projects from start to finish.
5. Successful project management track record.
6. Ability to set up projects with excellence.
7. Strong knowledge of budget management and tracking.
8. Ability to develop and manage project schedules.
9. Proactive problem resolution skills.
10. Leadership and relationship skills, supporting field personnel.
11. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
12. Experience leading project meetings.

Skills:

Degree in Construction Management or similar, proficient computer skills, strong communication, multi-tasking, basic estimating, supervising, and leadership skills.

Characteristics:

Disciplined, dedicated, motivated, problem solver, detail-oriented, team player, customer-focused, community-involved, self-starter, with a sense of urgency.

Company Description

Harmon Construction has provided Construction Management, Design-Build, and General Contracting services for 37 years, specializing in commercial, industrial, healthcare, senior living, and faith-based construction. Based in Olathe, Kansas, we serve the Kansas City metro and surrounding areas. We prioritize relationships and delivering on promises, which has established our reputation as a respected builder in the region.