Assistant Project Manager -Residential Construction

Henderson Scott US; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Henderson Scott US is seeking an Assistant Project Manager for residential construction projects in New York. You will analyze drawings, specifications, and site data to support scheduling and cost tracking, and coordinate with architects on construction procedures and details.

You will assist in material lead times and subcontractor coordination to ensure timely execution. Responsibilities include bid processes, cost updates, RFIs, submittals, change orders, and budgeting activities.

Qualifications

• BS Degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering. Structural Engineering Degree is a plus
• 3+ years' experience in Structural Construction, Structural Engineering, or Residential Construction Project Management
• Project experience on new construction residential projects
• OSHA 30-hour Certification; issued in the past three years
• Must be able to pass a drug screen after a conditional offer of employment is made
• Ability to effectively apply verbal and written communication skills across multiple audiences
• Flexible to change, able to wear many hats on an active construction site.

Responsibilities

• Analyze drawings, specifications, proposals, and project site evaluation to assist the Project Manager and Superintendent team in developing schedules and tracking project costs.
• Coordinate with architect and suggest ideas for construction procedures and details.
• Assist the Project Manager in establishing lead times on all materials to ensure timely execution by the subcontractors.
• Process administrative work including subcontractor bidding process, project cost updates, and constructability review of documents.
• Assist the Project Managers with a variety of activities, including, but not limited to job start-up, special procurements, project buyout, change orders, purchase orders, invoice approval, pre-development project scheduling and budgeting, and subcontracts and permits.
• Resolve Requests for Information (RFI's), as needed with the project teams, and establish job processes (RFIs, submittals, subcontract change orders)
• Review submittals in conjunction with project management and assist the Project Engineer if needed.
• Assist in the administration of all subcontract requirements and submittals to ensure compliance of all contract requirements, including maintenance of the submittal log.

Skills

Communication

Adaptability

Coordination

Education

BS in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Structural Engineering degree (plus)

Tools

Procore

Job description

My client is a leading residential General Contractor with a development arm specializing in new and rehab multifamily residential and affordable developments projects.

• Analyze drawings, specifications, proposals, and project site evaluation to assist the Project Manager and Superintendent team in developing schedules and tracking project costs.


• Coordinate with architect and suggest ideas for construction procedures and details.


• Assist the Project Manager in establishing lead times on all materials to ensure timely execution by the subcontractors.


• Process administrative work including subcontractor bidding process, project cost updates, and constructability review of documents.


• Assist the Project Managers with a variety of activities, including, but not limited to job start-up, special procurements, project buyout, change orders, purchase orders, invoice approval, pre-development project scheduling and budgeting, and subcontracts and permits.


• Resolve Requests for Information (RFI's), as needed with the project teams, and establish job processes (RFIs, submittals, subcontract change orders)


• Review submittals in conjunction with project management and assist the Project Engineer if needed.


• Assist in the administration of all subcontract requirements and submittals to ensure compliance of all contract requirements, including maintenance of the submittal log.

The Assistant Project Manager (Residential Construction) responsibilities include:

• BS Degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering. Structural Engineering Degree is a plus


• 3+ year's experience in Structural Construction, Structural Engineering, or Residential Construction Project Management


• Project experience on new construction residential projects


• Extensive computer knowledge (Windows), and working knowledge of construction and project management software (Procore or equivalent desired)


• OSHA 30-hour Certification; issued in the past three years.


• Must be able to pass a drug screen after a conditional offer of employment is made.


• Ability to effectively apply verbal and written communication skills across multiple audiences.


• Flexible to change, able to wear many hats as needed on an active. construction site.