Assistant Project Manager - Mission Critical Construction

Batson Cook Company; Alexandria (LA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Batson-Cook in Alexandria, LA is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to join our team on a mission critical data center project. You will help drive the project from preconstruction through closeout, coordinating with clients, subcontractors and internal teams.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of related experience, with strong skills in change management, cost control and scheduling. Excellent communication and leadership will help keep projects on time and on budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 3+ years related experience or equivalent.
• Experience with pre-construction and cost control preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist in driving and implementing the Change Management Process.
• Help manage project cash flow, budget, and pay applications.
• Assist in estimating and pre-construction budgets.
• Review proposals to determine time frames and resource needs.
• Monitor and update project schedules, track critical path.
• Support supervision of subcontractors and suppliers.
• Communicate with customers and stakeholders; reinforce company values.

Skills

Change management

Cost control

Scheduling

Team supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Here at Batson-Cook, the first thing we build is the relationship. We specialize in general construction in all the top commercial markets including healthcare, commercial, wood frame and more. We’re looking for talented individuals to help us foster relationships with our clients while building projects that stand tall for generations. With competitive salaries and a robust benefits package, there is no better time to join us.

We are currently seeking an Assistant Project Manager to join our Batson-Cook family. The initial project assignment would be a mission critical/data center project in the Alexandria, Louisiana area.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Assist in driving and implementing the Change Management Process (e.g. Log, Review, Notification, Document Management, Issue Subcontractor Changes, Status Tracking)
• Assist in managing Cost Control (e.g. Monthly Project Management reports, Project Cash flow, Budget, Owner/Subcontractor Pay Application)
• Assist in the Project Estimating/Pre-Construction Process (e.g. Scope Review, Bid Day participation, Generate schematic/design development budgets)
• Assist in reviewing project proposal or plan to determine time frame, procedures for accomplishing project, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various phases of project
• Assist in monitoring and updating project schedule routinely. Track critical path and address potential problems immediately documenting any real and potential delays. Identify impact of changes to schedule and notify appropriate parties
• Provides input and assist in supervising all pre-construction services such as purchase orders, subcontract, schedules, job cost set-up, and preplanning
• Supervise and manage employees, subcontractor, and/or suppliers in the area of responsibility by giving direction, monitoring performance, and providing feedback
• Communicate with (or to) individuals or groups verbally and/or in writing (e.g. customers, suppliers, employees). Maintain relationship to ensure needs are met and problems/conflicts are resolved
• Communicates and reinforces the Company vision, mission and values

Preferred Qualification:

• Bachelor's degree from four-year College or University and 3+ years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Related experience to the project or market the position will serve