Assistant Project Manager- Industrial (Traveling)

The Weitz Company / Contrack Watts, Inc.; Council Hill (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Bonus Program

Health Benefits

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

401K with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Parental Leave

Voluntary Insurance

Wellness Program

Job summary

The Weitz Company is seeking an Assistant Project Manager in Oklahoma to help drive project success from preconstruction through closeout. You will assist with scheduling, subcontracting, change orders, and buy-out activities on small to mid-size projects.

Candidates should have 2–5 years of construction project management experience, strong communication, and attention to detail. Proficiency in MS Office and construction software is expected; LEAN and OSHA credentials are a plus.

Qualifications

• Industry-related degree or equivalent combination with experience.
• 2-5 years construction project management experience; LEAN desirable; OSHA 10/30 preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, time management, leadership, and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office; ability to learn additional software.

Responsibilities

• Manage small project profitably with PM oversight.
• Assist with creating and updating project schedule.
• Negotiate and issue subcontract and vendor change orders.
• Price owner change orders and monitor pricing.
• Approve subcontractor and vendor pay apps.
• Assist in preconstruction and buy-out processes.
• Prepare scopes of work for subcontracts/purchase orders.
• Monitor deliveries and update team on status.
• Oversee RFI process and coordinate with project team.
• Produce monthly project status reports and risk assessments.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Project management

Construction knowledge

Decision making

Conflict resolution

Adaptability

Problem solving

Personal initiative

Analytical abilities

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Outlook

JDE

Procore

Bluebeam

Asta

Job description

Our Company views employees as our most valuable asset, and the key to our success. We are committed to growing a diverse and inclusive culture that inspires, motivates, and continuously improves. Community involvement, employee empowerment, and strong relationships make The Weitz Company a great place to work.

What You'll Do:

• Profitably manages a small project individually, or a larger project with a Project Manager's oversight
• Assists with creating and updating the project schedule
• Negotiates, issues and executes subcontract and vendor change orders within delegated authority
• Prices and negotiates owner change orders within delegated authority
• Approves subcontractor and vendor pay applications
• Assists in the preconstruction and buy-out processes
• Drafts accurate scopes of work to be included in subcontracts and/or purchase order agreements
• Assists in the preparation and implementation of the project plan and updates
• Monitors material and equipment deliveries/shipping commitments to ensure project team is aware of status and potential project schedule impacts
• Ensures subcontract agreements and amendments are issued and follow up if necessary
  • Understands contract terms and obligations to ensure work in progress is within scope
  • Assists in the resolution of issues with subcontractors, vendors, architects and owners
  • Contributes to ensuring project completion is on time or ahead of schedule and with the expected level of profitability
  • Oversees RFI process if necessary; coordinates with project team; verifies impact and pricing
  • Completes monthly project status reports (MPSR), owner billings and financial risk assessments
  • Assists with project proposals and presentations as requested
  • Performs other duties as assigned

  What We're Looking For:

  • Education: An industry-related college degree is required. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
  • Experience:2-5 years of construction project management experience is required. LEAN principles experience is desirable. OSHA 10 or 30 preferred, or the willingness to obtain upon hire.
  • Skills: Attention to detail, time management, judgment, communication, solid leadership, client relations, negotiation, project management, solid construction knowledge, decision-making, conflict resolution, tact, adaptable, problem solving, personal initiative and analytical abilities are all necessary skills for an Assistant Project Manager.
  • Technology: Proficiency in basic computer software programs such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook. Employee should have the ability to learn other software (ex: JDE, Procore, Bluebeam, Asta). Training will be provided on company standards.

  What We Offer:

  • Competitive Pay
  • Rewarding Bonus Program
  • Comprehensive Benefits Package with Tax-Advantaged HSA and FSA offerings
  • Employer-Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Programs
  • Employer-Paid Life Insurance
  • Generous Paid Time Off Provisions
  • 401K Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Fully Paid Parental Leave
  • Voluntary Products Including: Critical Illness Insurance and Accident Insurance
  • Corporate Wellness Program with Wellness Time Off and Rewards

  Visa sponsorship is not available for this position at this time.

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