Construction Assistant Project Manager

McClure Company; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Health coverage

Job summary

McClure Company is seeking a Construction Assistant Project Manager in Pennsylvania to support project managers in coordinating daily operations, scheduling, and cost control. Responsibilities include planning, organizing, and managing project activities to ensure quality, schedule, and budget compliance.

The role requires internship in construction or related field, 1–3 years of experience preferred, and strong communication, organizational and computer skills (Excel, Word, Project; AutoCAD a

Qualifications

• Internship in design or construction required
• 1–3 years construction experience preferred
• Strong communication, written and verbal
• Detail oriented with ability to multi-task
• Must have own transportation; mileage reimbursed by McClure
• Knowledge of HVAC systems and mechanical work preferred
• Proficient with Excel, Word, Project; AutoCAD a plus
• Bachelor’s or Associate degree preferred; construction management degree a plus

Responsibilities

• Assist project managers with planning, organization and day-to-day operations
• Prepare CPM schedules on Microsoft Project
• Coordinate subcontracts and submittals with engineer
• Provide cost, labor and quantity tracking updates
• Ensure compliance with safety program
• Interface with engineers of record to clarify design intent
• Provide guidance to foreman to ensure productivity and schedule
• Assist with equipment start-up coordination and permits
• Handle punchlists and project close-out
• Attend regular project team meetings

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Transportation for meetings

MS Excel

MS Word

Microsoft Project

AutoCAD (plus)

Education

Bachelor's or Associate Degree in construction/related field

Construction management degree (a plus)

Tools

Excel

Word

Project

AutoCAD

Job description

McClure Company has been voted one of the best companies to work forin Pennsylvania, consecutively,since 2009!

We have 100% paid for medical, dental & vision benefits for employees and eligible dependents! Check out our other great benefits at www.mcclureco.com/careers!

Construction Assistant Project Manager

Job Summary:

Responsible for assisting project managers in coordinating the activities of a project to ensure quality and schedules are met and costs are controlled. This includes assisting with the planning, organization, and management of the day to day project operations.

Construction Assistant Project Manager Essential Functions:

• Assisting the project manager with the planning, organization, and management of the day to day project operations.
• Prepare CPM schedules on Microsoft project.
• Assist in the negotiating, writing and coordination of subcontracts.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues arising on a project.
• Perform cost, labor and quantity tracking updates.
• Ensure projects are executed in accordance with our corporate safety program.
• Take responsibility for the technical documents specific to the project. Become quickly knowledgeable with all related project specifications, design drawings, etc. Responsible for document control whether paper or electronic.
• Interface at a professional level with the engineers of record for the purpose of clarifying design intent of all documents.
• Provide technical guidance and direction to foreman in the field as required to ensure productivity and schedule.
• Assist in the ordering of system components, major equipment and materials.
• Review, approve and process submittals to and from the engineer.
• Provide oversight to the RFI process.
• Provide quality customer service and follow-up to customers as needed.
• Attend regular meetings with the project team for planning and to assess progress.
• Conduct short interval planning meetings with foreman subcontractors and owners as needed.
• Demonstrate good leadership and communications to all.
• Assist with the equipment start-up coordination efforts.
• Assist with obtaining the appropriate project permits.
• Punchlist and close-out coordination efforts.
• Other duties as assigned.

Construction Assistant Project Manager Experience, technical skills & attributes required:

• At least 1 internship within a design or construction related industry required; 1 to 3 years of construction experience is preferred
• Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and written, with various departments of the company, as well as clients and subcontractors.
• Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Detail oriented with the ability to multi-task with high sense of urgency.
• Provide personal transportation for meetings and job sites away from the office; mileage reimbursed by McClure.
• Some knowledge of HVAC systems and mechanical work, preferred.
• Must have strong computer skills (Excel, Word, Project). Knowledge of AutoCAD is a plus.
• Bachelors or Associates Degree is preferred.
• A degree in construction management is a plus.

Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Position is full-time Monday – Friday and is not a remote work position.

McClure Company is an Equal opportunity employer. This Company considers candidates regardless of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.