Commercial Construction Assistant Project Manager - Mission Critical

HITT Contracting Inc.; Washington; On-site; USD 77,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Health care (vision & dental)

401(k) employer matching

Wellness reimbursement

Paid holidays & time off

Job summary

HITT Contracting Inc. is seeking a Commercial Construction Assistant Project Manager for mission-critical projects. The role focuses on coordinating information, budgeting, and schedule management to deliver projects on time, within budget and to spec.

Candidates should have 2–5 years in commercial construction, a strong software toolkit (MS Office, ProCore, Adobe, BlueBeam, JD Edwards), and a degree in construction/engineering/business or equivalent experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; a four-year degree in construction, engineering, or business is strongly preferred.
• 2-5 years of experience in commercial construction.
• Previous experience on commercial job sites preferred.
• Familiarity with project software and MS Office.
• Passion for construction and quality.

Responsibilities

• Maintain adherence to HITT’s safety standards.
• Ensure that required documentation is filed.
• Assist in creating and managing project budgets for all assigned projects.
• Develop pre-construction RFP packages.
• Assist in conducting project meetings and tracking milestones.
• Establish job processes (RFIs, submittals, pay applications) and negotiate change orders.
• Update project schedules and ensure quality control and logistics.
• Assist in managing closeout and handover.
• Collaborate with project superintendent and site operations team.

Skills

Construction experience

Software proficiency

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree preferred (construction/engineering/business)

Tools

Microsoft Office

ProCore

Adobe

BlueBeam

JD Edwards

Job description

Every day, our team members do amazing things in pursuit of our shared purpose to build trust with our clients, partners, subcontractors, and teammates. No matter your background, education, or career path, if you share our vision to create extraordinary experiences, you belong at HITT.

Commercial Construction Assistant Project Manager - Mission Critical

Job Description:

An Assistant Project Manager (APM) obtains, evaluates, coordinates and distributes the information and authorizations necessary to construct projects on time, within budget and to the quality specified. The APM is responsible to protect and promote the interest of both the business and client in all matters as well as demonstrate the personal characteristics of a beginner-level leader. While learning paths, growth and promotional opportunity vary, most team members are APMs for two to six years.

Responsibilities

• Maintain adherence to HITT’s standards of safety

• Ensure that required documentation is filed

• Assist in creating and managing project budget for all assigned projects

• Develop pre-construction RFP package

• Assist in conducting project meetings, setting milestones and formulating monthly owner report

• Establish job processes (RFIs, submittals, and pay applications) including approving pay applications and negotiating subcontract change orders

• Update project schedule; ensure project quality control and establish overall project logistics

• Assist in managing the closeout process

• Collaborate with the project superintendent and site operations team throughout the life of the project

Qualifications

• High school diploma required, four-year degree from an accredited university with a concentration in construction, engineering, or business is strongly preferred

• In lieu of a degree, additional work experience is acceptable

• 2-5 years’ experience in commercial construction, including experience with a commercial general contractor

• Previous experience on commercial job sites strongly preferred

• Passion for construction and our industry; ability to recognize and seek quality

• Ability to master sector/project-specific software systems including but not limited to: Microsoft Office suite (ex. Project, Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.), ProCore, Adobe, BlueBeam, JD Edwards

• Must demonstrate a strong ability to:

In accordance with Virginia Senate Bill 215 (SB 215), the base salary range for this position is:

$77,000.00 - $110,000.00

Compensation in other cities and states may vary. HITT Contracting offers a competitive total benefits and compensation package including performance-based bonuses, premium health care coverage including vision and dental, employer-matched 401(k), wellness reimbursement program, paid holidays and time-off, and other voluntary benefits and leave types. The determination of salary is based on the candidate’s individual professional experience, qualifications, education, skills, and training.

HITT Contracting is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to hiring and developing the most qualified individuals based on job-related experience, skills, and merit. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We value a respectful, inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. HITT Contracting maintains a drug-free workplace, consistent with applicable local, state, and federal laws.