Assistant Project Manager — Construction Operations

Suffolk Construction; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Suffolk Construction is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support the Project Manager in day-to-day operations on the job site. The role involves logging contracts and purchase orders, processing change orders, submittals, and RFIs, and coordinating with subcontractors.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in an applicable discipline and 2+ years of related experience or completion of Suffolk’s Career Start Program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in applicable discipline
• 2+ years of related experience or completion of Suffolk’s Career Start Program as a Project Engineer or Project Engineer with another firm
• The ability to manage and embrace change. Respond and adapt to new processes and new ways of looking at old problems
• Computer Literate
• Good communication skills
• Accurate with an attention to detail
• Candidate must possess Suffolk’s Core Values: Passion, Integrity, Hard Work, Professionalism, and Caring

Responsibilities

• Log-in and track Contracts & Purchase Orders
• Use experience and judgment to price, approve and/or reject Project Change Orders, Submittals, and respond to Requests for Information
• Log-in, track and review shop drawings and submittals and respond to Requests for Information
• Request Insurance Certificates from subcontractors to review for compliance with the Company’s insurance requirements
• Create and update Vendor and Subcontractor Contact Log
• Price and create Proposed Change Orders
• Submit, track response and issue Requests for Information
• Responsible for managing the building permit process and resolving any issues related thereto
• Plan revision submissions to municipality
• Work with Company Attorneys on contracts, Insurance Certificates, Insurance discrepancies & Contract modifications
• Act as a liaison with subcontractors to resolve any disputes, questions, or issues related to subcontractor’s work and progress.
• Assist with Project Schedule Narratives
• Take Weekly Video and distribute to General Manager
• Create Weekly Meeting Minutes – Owner’s and Subcontractors meetings
• Set up coordination meetings with Subcontractors
• Distribute revised drawings to Subcontractors
• Using best judgment, write up descriptions for Purchase Orders and Subcontract Requests
• Responsible for obtaining and tracking Subcontractor warranty certificates
• Responsible for creating close-out manuals
• Conducts training for OSHA 10 or 30 Hour, HAZWOPER, and other Safety related topics

Skills

Good communication

Computer literate

Attention to detail

Adapt to change

Education

Bachelor’s degree in applicable discipline

Job description

Suffolk Construction is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support the Project Manager in day-to-day operations on the job site. The role involves logging contracts and purchase orders, processing change orders, submittals, and RFIs, and coordinating with subcontractors.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in an applicable discipline and 2+ years of related experience or completion of Suffolk’s Career Start Program.