Construction Assistant Project Manager (Wilkes-Barre, PA)

McClure Company; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

McClure Company is seeking a Construction Assistant Project Manager to support project managers in coordinating activities to meet quality, schedule, and cost targets. The role involves assisting with planning, organization, and daily operations of projects.

Key duties include preparing CPM schedules, aiding subcontract coordination, controlling costs, and maintaining project documentation. Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills are essential for success in this

Qualifications

• At least 1 internship in a design or construction related industry required; 1 to 3 years of construction experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist project managers in planning, organization, and management of day-to-day project operations.
• Prepare CPM schedules on Microsoft Project.
• Assist in negotiating, writing and coordination of subcontracts.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues on a project.
• Perform cost, labor and quantity tracking updates.
• Ensure projects follow safety program and quality standards.
• Coordinate technical documents with engineers of record and maintain document control.
• Provide guidance to foremen in the field to ensure productivity and schedule.
• Attend project meetings to assess progress and plan next steps.
• Support equipment startup coordination and permit acquisition.
• Close-out coordination and punchlist activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Detail oriented

Multi-tasking

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's or Associate degree

Construction management degree (plus)

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Project

Excel

Word

Job description

Construction Assistant Project Manager

McClure Company has been voted one of the best companies to work for in 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

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.

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.

Required Experience, Technical Skills & Attributes

• 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.