Assistant Project Manager ll

J.A. Watts, Inc.; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

HSA & FSA

401(k) matching

PTO

Flexible schedules

Tuition assistance

ID Theft protection

Social events

Life & disability insurance

Job summary

J.A. Watts, Inc. in Aurora, CO is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support Project Managers and Senior Project Managers with scheduling, cost controls, reporting, and coordination across transportation, construction, or aviation projects.

You will assist with writing documents, reviewing design plans, managing submittals, tracking progress, and preparing meeting minutes while developing industry knowledge and client relationships.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture or Engineering, or equivalent work experience
• 2-5 years of experience in engineering, project or construction management; transportation, construction, or aviation industries preferred
• OSHA30 req. Current OSHA30 certification required or ability to obtain certification within 90 days of hire
• Trade skill experience a plus
• Strong interpersonal, administrative, and organizational skills
• Effective and timely oral and written communication; proficient electronic communication (email, chat, etc.)
• Proficient analytical and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

• Support project objectives and performance standards within contract specifications.
• Assist with writing technical documents, testing plans, and proposals.
• Produce and review design plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Shadow experienced team members to develop business development skills
• Review contracts and facilitate revisions and additions to agreements
• Work with Project Manager on financial aspects of contracts to protect company interests
• Prepare timesheets and expense reports; monitor progress and scheduling
• Manage design process and ensure compliance with project requirements

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Administrative skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Construction Management / Architecture / Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

AutoCAD

MS Project

Excel

MS Office

Job description

Description

This role is responsible for supporting Project Managers and Senior Project Managers with various project management tasks including participation in meetings, coordination with the scheduling and cost controls teams, evaluating changes, preparing project reports, etc. This position will report to the assigned Project Manager, Senior Project Manager. Projects can be in a variety of industries including transportation, construction, or aviation.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support project objectives, policies, procedures, and performance standards within boundaries of company policy and contract specifications


• Responsible for the adherence and utilization of the JWI Playbook in delivering all projects


• Assist with writing technical documents, testing plans, and proposals


• Produce and review design plans, specifications, and cost estimates


• Serve as a positive and professional ambassador of JWI, fostering strong relationships with clients and strategic partners


• Shadow experienced team members to develop business development skills and deepen industry knowledge


• Confer with clients, sub-consultants, and contractors to discuss work procedures, complaints and construction problems. Make recommendations to the Project Manager or own project adjustments accordingly


• Assist the Project Manager to oversee project staff and job site construction activities


• Aid in the investigation of potential situations, evaluate potential problems and make recommendations regarding corrective action


• Complete daily, weekly, and monthly reports concerning work progress, costs and scheduling.


• Review project schedule; coordinate schedule updates and distribute internally and externally


• Schedule, attend and represent the company in project or strategy meetings. Assemble and distribute meeting minutes in a timely fashion


• Review contracts and facilitate revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements with architects, consultants, clients, suppliers, contractors, vendors, and subcontractors. Help negotiate professional and contractual service agreements


• Work with the Project Manager to understand the financial aspects of contract(s) to protect the company’s interest and simultaneously maintain good relationship with the client


• Provide support to the Project Manager to help ensure that project deliverables are on time, within budget and at the required level of quality. Recommend opportunities for improvement


• Manage the design process, reviewing design submissions, and ensuring compliance with project requirements


• Develop, draft, and review proposed construction plans and specifications to meet client requirements


• Produce and assist in the presentation of planning and programming documents to client


• Individual Assistant Project Managers may be assigned smaller project(s) to manage


• Ensure the timely submission of timesheets and expense reports


• Perform other duties as required/directed

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture or Engineering, or equivalent work experience


• 2-5 years of experience, preferably in engineering, project or construction management; transportation, construction, or aviation industries preferred


• OSHA30 req. Current OSHA30 certification required or ability to obtain certification within 90 days of hire


• Trade skill experience a plus


• Strong interpersonal, beginner administrative, and beginner organizational skills


• Effective and timely oral and written communication skills. Proficient electronic communication abilities (email, chat, etc.)


• Proficient analytical and problem-solving skills


• Requires active project oversight with some latitude on small decisions, in a controlled environment


• Strong interpersonal skills


• Proficient administrative and organizational skills


• Ability to receive direction from superiors and balance multiple priorities


• Ability to work and communicate effectively in a team environment, and meet deadlines


• General understanding of the cost estimating process and project financial tracking


• Proficient while using MS Office Suite and industry related project management software (e.g. Procore, Bluebeam, AutoCAD, MS Project, Excel)


• Ability to negotiate and resolve conflict


• Assist on project(s), manage small project(s)


• Travel may be required depending on project specific needs or company business

Company Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance options for employees and family


• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Account options available


• Company-provided group life, short and long-term disability, and voluntary life options


• Matching 401(k) retirement plan


• Paid time off and holidays


• Flexible work schedules


• Student debt repayment resources available


• Professional development and tuition assistance


• ID Theft protection


• Company-sponsored social events

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.