Assistant Project Manager – Construction General Contractor

GCS-SIGAL; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Job summary

GCS-SIGAL, a Washington, DC-based general contractor, seeks an Assistant Project Manager to support project managers and superintendents on diverse construction programs.

You will help plan work on site, develop schedules, manage documents, and coordinate with clients and subcontractors to deliver safe, on-time projects and accurate reporting.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field.
• 3–5 years of construction experience.
• Combined education and experience acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Actively maintain a safe and efficient work environment.
• Communicate clearly with project team and stakeholders.
• Process change-orders from subcontractors.
• Accurately prepare subcontractor bids and work scopes.
• Process submittals and RFIs.
• Manage and upload updates to project drawings, specs, and other contract documents.
• Work with the project team to plan the work on site and manage the plan’s progress.
• Assist with project financial items including owner billing, subcontractor invoice review, and financial status reports.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Multitasking

Construction knowledge

Documentation

Reading plans

Procore

MS Office

Client interfacing

Education

BS or MS in Engineering/CM/Architecture

Tools

Procore

Microsoft Office

Job description

GCS-SIGAL seeks out challenging, rewarding projects, and creative problem solvers to help us build them. We specialize in general contracting, pre-construction, design-build, and sustainable construction. We take on a variety of projects including base building, renovation, historic modernization, and tenant interior construction.

Position Overview

Assistant Project Managers (APM) at GCS-SIGAL play a vital role on our projects, working closely with our Project Managers and Superintendents. APMs meaningfully contribute at every stage of our projects.

APM typical responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Actively maintain a safe and efficient work environment
• Creatively solve challenges that arise on projects with a positive attitude
• Communicate clearly and effectively
• Process change-orders from subcontractors
• Accurately and thoroughly prepare subcontractor bids and work scopes
• Process submittals and RFIs
• Manage and upload updates to project drawings, specifications, and other contract documents
• Work with the project team to plan the work on site and manage the plan’s progress
• Work with the project team to develop schedules, site logistics, and phasing plans
• Assist with project financial items including owner billing, subcontractor invoice review, and financial status reports

Experience/Education

• BS or MS degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related field
• 3 - 5 years of experience in construction
• Or a combination of education and experience sufficient to succeed as an APM

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excel at teamwork
• Be able to effectively communicate in person, on the phone, and via email
• Focus on achieving results
• Proven ability to multi-task in deadline-driven environment
• Knowledgeable of principles of architecture, engineering, and construction
• Strong documentation skills
• Ability to read specifications, plans, and details
• Working knowledge of Procore or similar construction project management software
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite
• Experience interfacing with clients, architects, owners, and subcontractors

GCS-SIGAL offers an excellent total compensation package which includes competitive benefits and a 401(k) plan.

GCS-SIGAL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment background check.