Assistant Project Manager- Denver

Blue Ridge Executive Search; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Construction Assistant Project Manager to join their Denver team. This role involves leading project teams, managing budgets, and ensuring timely completion of construction projects. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering, along with 6-8 years of relevant experience. The successful candidate will excel in communication and leadership, driving accountability and efficiency across multiple projects. If you are ready to take your career to the next level and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of experience managing construction projects over $50M.
• Proficient in project management software and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to ensure timely and quality project results.
• Analyze project progress, costs, budgets, and cash flows.

Skills

Project Management

Cost Control

Scheduling

Communication Skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Prolog

Microsoft Project

P6

Excel

Word

Job description

Local General Contractor is currently seeking a Construction Assistant Project Manager to join their team in Denver, Colorado. This person is a highly skilled, self-motivated individual with the initiative to develop quickly. The successful candidate must possess the ability to take direction from the Project Managers in order to coordinate and supervise the construction process from the conceptual development stage through final construction, making sure that the projects are completed on time as well as under budget.

JOB SCOPE

• Provide leadership throughout a project to ensure timely and quality results.
• Lead project estimate review, start-up, monthly interim, and close out meetings.
• Facilitate collaborative team processes among project participants including architects, owners, and subcontractors.
• Review project plans for constructability and cost feasibility; assist with project risk assessments and prepare scope of work matrices.
• Analyze and manage project progress, costs, budgets, and cash flows.
• Require a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering and 6 – 8 years of related experience managing construction projects with contract values greater than $50M, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficiency with scheduling, spreadsheets (Excel, Word), cost control, and project management software such as Prolog, Microsoft Project, P6, etc.
• Solid understanding of value engineering, life cycle costing, and project profit/cost processes.
• Ability to travel to project sites.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Experience in driving accountability for financial and operational effectiveness, integrating efforts within teams, monitoring results, and addressing problems directly.
• Ability to work within a complex business environment, driving growth and change, and executing plans effectively.
• Strong written, oral, and listening communication skills to engage with diverse audiences.
• Efficiently manage multiple projects and priorities under time constraints.