Assistant Project Manager - Design/Build opportunity at Wainwright Talent Partners Boston, MA

Wainwright Talent Partners; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Wainwright Talent Partners is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to join a dedicated team in Boston, MA. The Assistant Project Manager supports the Project Manager by overseeing project activities, ensuring safety, quality, and timely completion of construction projects.

This role requires a Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or a related field. Candidates should possess excellent communication skills and work collaboratively within a team to achieve shared goals. The ideal candidate is organized, efficient, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or working toward) in Construction Management or related field.
• Entry-level construction experience preferred.
• Emerging proficiency with project management tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Manager in overseeing project operations.
• Maintain Procore records and logs.
• Negotiate contracts and manage project costs.
• Prepare project schedules and meeting minutes.
• Conduct site visits and mentor team members.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Team collaboration

Project management principles

Negotiation skills

Proficiency with Excel

Emerging knowledge of Procore

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Procore

MS Project

Excel

Job description

Assistant Project Manager - Design/Build opportunity job at Wainwright Talent Partners. Boston, MA.

Assistant Project Manager

Our client is looking for an Assistant Project Manager to add to their team. The Assistant Project Manager assists the Project Manager in directing and overseeing the operations and activities of assigned projects. The overall goal of the Assistant Project Manager is to ensure a safe and quality project is completed on schedule and within budget, while enhancing client relationships.

The Assistant Project Manager works with the Project Manager to control the time, cost, and quality of construction projects. The Assistant Project Manager acts as a liaison between owners, architects, engineering, subcontractors and clients regarding project feasibility, cost, scheduling, completion, and close-out for multiple construction projects. The Assistant Project Manager maintains constant and effective communications with the team members, internal/external customers and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Procore records and logs including drawings, sketches, contracts, etc.
• Implement and track RFQ and bid packages to subcontractors and vendors.
• Negotiate contracts, purchase orders, change orders, and other project costs.
• Update project schedule and 3-week look ahead schedule.
• Prepare and archive meeting minutes.
• Conduct site visits.
• Compose take-offs and estimates.
• Conduct subcontractor and owner meetings.
• Prepare and deliver close outs and owners manuals.
• Coordinate BIM activities with architect and subcontractors.
• Discuss and report follow-ups with project team, clients, and subcontractors/vendors.
• Mentor team members.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

Bachelors degree (or working toward) in Construction Management or associated field or equivalent experience.

Excellent communication skills.

Work well as part of a team to achieve a shared goal or outcome in an effective way.

Preferred Education and Experience

Entry level construction experience.

Emerging knowledge of principles of project management for building, engineering and architecture as related to design and construction.

Familiarity with computers and internet usage.

Emerging proficiency with Excel, MS Project, and Procore.

What the IDEAL employee looks like

• Thrives in a fast-paced environment, highly technical and creative.
• A maverick in oral/written communications, presentations, analysis, problem solving, and client collaboration.
• Naturally curious; organized and efficient in managing multiple projects.
• Collaborates cross functionally, seamlessly interfacing with clients and internal resources.
• A grounded sense of communal purpose and enjoyment of career.