Construction Assistant Project Manager

RQ Construction LLC; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle Allowance

Medical/Dental/Vision

401k/Match

Vacation/Sick/Holiday Pay

Bonus eligible

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking an Assistant Project Manager (APM) to join their Field Operations team, focusing on fast-track commercial construction projects across the Southeast region. The APM will support various phases of construction from conceptual development to project completion. Applicants should have a relevant degree and substantial construction experience. Competitive pay ranges from $85,000 to $120,000 annually, with additional benefits including vehicle allowance and health insurance.

Qualifications

• Four (4) or more years of work experience in the construction industry or equivalent experience preferred.
• One or more years' experience as a Project Engineer required.
• CPR, First Aid, and OSHA 30-hour Certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for all assigned activities and phases of a commercial construction project.
• Organize, plan, direct, schedule, coordinate, and monitor processes.
• Assist the PM on larger projects or be responsible for a single, small to medium project.

Skills

Construction Management

Project Planning

Team Coordination

Communication Skills

Education

BA/BS degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field

Tools

Primavera 3/6

Viewpoint

BIM

Revit

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Since 1996, RQ Construction, LLC. has been a leading player in Southern California's robust commercial and governmental Design-Build economy. We now have a national and international presence with current projects spanning coast to coast.

Location & Field Operations

Headquartered in beautiful Carlsbad, CA, we are a full-service Design-Build company. We offer management of projects throughout the United States, with our field operations' team members who work on location for each of our projects. We specialize in fast-track projects in new commercial construction for both public and private clients, with a primary focus in the Department of Defense market.

Job Summary

We are looking for Assistant Project Manager (APM) candidates to join our Field Operations team for projects located in the Southeast region. Candidates local to the region will be given priority, though relocation to on-site management may be required for the APM position. We are gathering applications to create a pool of qualified candidates for possible future openings.

Responsibilities

Our APM's are responsible for providing support for all assigned activities and phases of a commercial construction project from conceptual development to final completion, usually through organizing, planning, directing, scheduling, coordinating, and monitoring processes. The APM may assist the PM on larger projects, be responsible for a defined area or scope of a larger project under PM supervision, or be solely responsible for a single, small to medium project. Local candidates will be considered, though relocation to on-site project management will be required for the position.

Competitive Pay

$85,000.00-$120,000.00 annually (DOE)

Benefits

Vehicle Allowance, Medical/Dental/Vision, 401k/Match, Vacation/Sick/Holiday Pay, Bonus eligible

Education & Experience

• A BA/BS degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field is the minimum formal education required for this position. A combination of equivalent work experience and training in the field may be qualifying.
• Four (4) or more years work experience in the construction industry or equivalent experience preferred, with one or more years' experience as a Project Engineer required.
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Office, Outlook, Internet, etc.) required.
• Specific software literacy (Primavera 3/6, Viewpoint, BIM, Revit) preferred.
• CPR, First Aid, and OSHA 30-hour Certifications required. Training can be provided.
• LEED GA credential desirable.
• QCM certificate desirable.

Company Profile

RQ Construction, LLC is a full service contracting and design firm that specializes in Design/Build projects for both public and private clients, with a primary focus on the Department of Defense. Our mission is "to provide our customers the best built environment while being the first choice of all stakeholders."

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), religion (all aspects of religious beliefs, observance or practice, including religious dress or grooming practices) marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer or a record or history of cancer, and genetic characteristics), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other basis or status protected by federal, state, or local law or ordinance or regulation.

Employment Eligibility & Background Check

All candidates considered for hire must provide evidence of identity and U.S. work authorization at the time of hire. Additionally, all candidates must successfully pass a drug screening and commercial criminal background check, including a stricter Department of Defense background check, for access to job site at military base (if applicable for position being hired for).