Assistant Project Manager, Construction (Gov’t)

Jobot; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

FSA

Paid time off

Parental leave

Professional development assistance

Employee referral program

Job summary

Jobot seeks an Assistant Project Manager in Washington, DC for government contracting projects. You will assist the PM, coordinate with suppliers, track costs, prepare bids, and use Procore to manage scheduling, cost control, and documents.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, 5+ years in construction, and has experience with commercial electrical installations, strong negotiation and communication skills, and a collaborative, proactive mindset.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or a related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in the construction industry, with a focus on project management.
• Extensive knowledge of the construction process, including supplier management, cost tracking, bidding, and construction services.
• Experience with commercial electrical installations.
• Proficiency in using Procore Construction Software.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts, particularly in the context of private and federal local government interior contracts.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• A team player mentality, with the ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups of professionals.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving, with the ability to anticipate potential issues and develop effective solutions.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the Project Manager in the planning, execution, and completion of all assigned projects, ensuring that they are delivered on time and within budget.
• Managing and coordinating with suppliers, ensuring that all materials and services are delivered as per the project requirements.
• Tracking project costs and maintaining project budgets, providing regular updates to the Project Manager.
• Preparing and submitting bids for new projects, and negotiating contracts with clients and suppliers.
• Utilizing Procore Construction Software for project management tasks such as scheduling, cost control, and document management.
• Overseeing commercial electrical installations and ensuring compliance with all safety regulations and standards.
• Managing submittals, maintaining submittal logs, preparing transmittals, and processing change orders.
• Collaborating with various stakeholders, including clients, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and team members, to ensure the successful completion of projects.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Negotiation

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Proactive problem-solving

Supplier management

Budget tracking

Bid preparation

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Procore Construction Software

Job description

Jobot seeks an Assistant Project Manager in Washington, DC for government contracting projects. You will assist the PM, coordinate with suppliers, track costs, prepare bids, and use Procore to manage scheduling, cost control, and documents.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, 5+ years in construction, and has experience with commercial electrical installations, strong negotiation and communication skills, and a collaborative, proactive mindset.