Assistant Project Manager | Data Center

Colonial Group; Virginia; On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Balfour Beatty Construction in Stafford, VA is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support the Project Manager in managing all administrative and technical requirements for construction projects, with a focus on data center scopes. This role requires data center experience and a strong background in project administration, scheduling, and cost control.

You will assist in bid packages, procurement, and maintaining safety while coordinating with subcontractors and suppliers to meet schedule

Qualifications

• B.S. in Construction Management or related field with 4–6 years of experience.
• Data Center and construction project experience required.
• Strong communication and scheduling skills.
• Proficiency in PC and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Manager with project budgets and cost controls.
• Support contract administration, change orders, submittals, and procurement.
• Assist with project scheduling and resource planning.
• Maintain safety, quality, and compliance on site.
• Close-out and documentation processes.

Skills

Data Center experience

P6 scheduling

Contract administration

Budget management

Team leadership

Education

B.S. in Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

MS Project

Job description

Summary

We are seeking an Assistant Project Manager to join our team in the Stafford, VA area. The Assistant Project Manager is responsible for assisting the Project Manager in managing all administrative and technical requirements for construction projects. Assists in all activities related to contract administration, change orders, submittals, procurement, project financial projections, and schedule requirements to ensure projects are completed in quality, profitable, adhering to our Safety/Zero Harm culture. Data Center experience is required for this role.

Essential Functions

Project Financials

• Assists Project Manager to determine resources needed – people, tools, equipment, materials and internal services for each project.
• Collaborate with Project Manager to decide how and when those needs will be met and by whom.

Preconstruction Coordination

• Assists with Preconstruction Services to prepare, review, and monitor information and reports related to all costs involved in assigned projects.
• Assists Project Manager with construction schedule and an organization and responsibilities matrix at the start of each project.
• Assists with creating and managing project budgets.
• Assists in preparing bid packages and subcontract scopes of work; set up subcontractor pre-work meeting, keep minutes and follow up.
• Complies with requirements of owner contracts (such as bonds, fees, notifications, schedules, reporting, and costs).

Project Scheduling

• Assists Project Manager in defining responsibilities for processing submittals including taking ownership of more difficult trades in cases of limited staff.
• Confirms all required paperwork from subcontractors and suppliers is completed at appropriately designated times before and during the project.
• Establishes relationships and communication tools as needed with suppliers and other key people to verify all materials, supplies, tools, equipment, and personnel are obtained and/or delivered when necessary.
• Ensures project site and company assets are secure, and maintain a safe and respectful working environment at all times by implementing safety, EEO, risk management, training, and quality control programs.
• Communicates with all suppliers and subcontractors to be certain they understand performance standards related to predetermined schedules or plans and specifications. If performance problems occur, coordinate with the Project Manager regarding the appropriate actions to take with the subcontractor.

Project Administration, Operations, Coordination and Close-out

• Attend all mandatory periodic planning, progress, and close out meetings with project staff and other key people on project concerns, problems, and unexpected situations that may arise with subcontractors, suppliers, customer changes, etc.
• Compare progress to schedule, compare actual versus estimated cost, check compliance with plans and specifications, review any problems, and verify the quality of work being performed meets contract specifications and Balfour Beatty Construction guidelines.
• Complete a time impact analysis for each change proposal for submittal to the owner; coordinate with Project Manager and Scheduling Director.
• Manage the project closeout process to settle all financial obligations, demobilize all resources, and transition the project to the customer.

Promote Customer and Community Relations

• Builds effective relationships with customers, design team, subcontractors, suppliers, and user groups that reflect and support company core values and meets or exceeds the customer’s expectations.
• Actively participates in industry, client, and community relations to enhance company image.

Foster Positive Culture, Leadership and Employee Development

• Promotes our Creed. Communicates our vision and purpose through Service, Talent, and Choices.
• Serves as a role model and promotes professional behavior.
• Participates in personal career development by attending operations training programs and takes direct accountability for training and developing direct reports.

Perform other related duties as needed

Minimum Requirements

• B.S. in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field preferred and 4-6 years of experience. Depending upon the project size, scope, and complexity the years of experience may vary.
• Demonstrates solid presentation skills and verbal/written communication skills.
• Exhibits commitment to quality by evaluating project-related processes and making necessary changes, using customer input to make improvements, and meeting or exceeding internal and external customer expectations.
• Demonstrates proficiency using a personal computer (PC) and company communication tools, such as email, internet, and Microsoft products (e.g., Word, Excel, Office, Outlook)

Experience and Knowledge

• Prioritizes and delegates multiple responsibilities to others.
• Supervises and develops direct reports to assess and build talent.
• Demonstrates leadership skills with ability and willingness to face challenges, solve problems, motivate others, and sell new business.
• Demonstrates proficiency using a personal computer (PC) and company
• Ability to utilize P6 scheduling software a plus

Working Conditions

• The majority of work is completed on job sites in an office trailer or in an existing structure. Due to daily condition changes on construction projects, when employees are outside of the office trailer or structure, they must wear appropriate personal protective equipment as required by the company's safety policies and as required for weather conditions.
• The project team and/or team member may need to move to other projected work geographic locations, if necessary.

Pay Rate: $95,000-115,000/year

*This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee's pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs. No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, incentive, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law and any applicable plan documents.

Balfour Beatty is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state or local law.