Construction Management Associate

Guardian Protection Products; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base Salary + Annual Bonus

Overtime eligibility

401K

Job summary

Guardian Protection Products is seeking a Construction Manager Associate to support the Construction Manager across all project phases, including general contracting and larger repair projects. You will work with the project team to ensure safe, compliant, and timely execution of work.

Responsibilities include developing scope of work, reviewing proposals and schedules, assembling submittals, obtaining permits, tracking costs, and coordinating with program managers and other stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Ability to travel out of town, which may include overnight travel
• Must have transportation and a valid driver's license
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test
• Ability to read, write, and speak English
• Open to relocation after completion of the program

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with the Construction Manager and Sales Representative to define the project scope of work.
• Pre-Proposal meetings and documentation review.
• Publish project schedule and coordinate with the Project Superintendent.
• Review daily inspection forms and maintain project files.
• Assist in final inspections and project close-out tasks.

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Construction Manager Associate

GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

The Construction Management Associate is responsible for assisting the Construction Manager in all aspects related to a construction project. This will include, but not be limited to, General Contracting projects, larger-scale Contracting Patch and Repair Projects, TremCares, etc. This will involve working closely with the Construction Manager, Project Superintendent, or WTI Technician assigned to the project to ensure the project is executed effectively, completed safely, and all contractual obligations are adhered to. Additional duties will include participating in on-site meetings, developing the scope of work, reviewing proposals, specifications, and project schedules, assembling project submittals, obtaining building permits, and completing project closeout documents, as well as other duties as directed by the Construction Manager.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for contributing to and validating proposals and specifications.
• Conceptual Phase (specification development, establishment of milestone dates)
• Program Planning Phase
• Design Phase
• Conduct Pre-Proposal Meetings
• Proposal Phase
• Construction Phase
• Conduct Pre-Construction
• Effective Close-out
• Cost Estimates and Schedules
• Use of ebuilder for all project documentation per policy manual.
• Assist the Construction Manager in tracking project costs, budget variances, and profitability.
• Accountable for Quality Assurance.
• Ensure subcontractor has submitted the required documents.
• Establish timelines and goals.
• Manage key metrics and report on as required.
• When needed, coordinate with Program Managers, Project Administrators, Project Estimators, Specification Writers, Sales Representatives, and RBM.
• Assist in the review of submitted proposals and contractor interviews for specification and contractual compliance.
• Review of line-item generated proposal documents.
• Direct Project Superintendents as needed.

COMPETENCIES

• Adaptable, willingness to change with business necessity
• Professional and lead by example
• Diversity awareness and the ability to adjust to multiple personalities
• Planning and organizational skills. Able to juggle multiple priorities and demonstrate good task management
• Excellent customer service skills and ability to build relationships
• Technical knowledge of all products and services that WTI offers
• Understanding of Construction Management tasks
• Superior written, oral, and digital communication skills
• Able to create performance reporting
• 24-hour response to all inquiries
• Ability to use and understand Microsoft Office and other software as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Specification Development Stage: Collaborates with the Construction Manager and Sales Representative to define the project scope of work. Completion of specification request and related documents. Responsible for specification review as required by the Construction Manager.
• Pre-Proposal Stage: Conducts Pre-Proposal Meeting and distributes completed Pre-Proposal Meeting documentation to all applicable parties. Assist the Construction Manager in reviewing proposals. Prepare Proposal Documents as directed by the Construction Manager.
• Pre-Construction Stage: Publish Project Schedule. Assists the Construction Manager in planning and coordinating the Pre-Construction Meeting. Engages with the Project Superintendent to provide necessary project information. Conducts Pre-Construction Meeting and and distribute completed Pre-Construction Meeting documentation to all applicable parties. Obtain a Building Permit when required.
• Construction Stage: Review Daily Inspection Forms and ensures they are distributed to all applicable parties and uploaded into project files. Visits job site as necessary or directed by Construction Manager. Conduct weekly Progress Meetings, virtual or onsite, and distribute meeting minutes to all applicable parties. Maintain Project Schedule and update on a weekly basis. Perform site audits as appropriate. Review subcontractor payment requests with the Construction Manager. Assemble AIA billing applications for the Construction Manager's review and approval. Assist Construction Manager, Project Superintendent, Subcontractor, Owner, or Sales Representative as needed.
• Close Out Stage: Assist the Construction Manager in coordinating the final inspection. Ensure all required documents are uploaded into the project files.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to travel out of town, which may include overnight travel
• Must have transportation and a valid driver's license
• Ability to work weekends and/or holidays if needed
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test
• Ability to read, write, and speak English
• Open to relocation after completion of the program

The salary range for applicants in this position generally ranges between $54,549 and $68,000. This range is an estimate, based on potential employee qualifications, operations, needs, and other considerations permitted by law.

BENEFITS

• Base Salary + Annual Bonus
• Eligible for overtime
• 401K
• Pension
• Health Insurance
• Paid time-off
• Health insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• 401(k) with company match
• Company Pension Plan
• Performance Based Bonus
• Continuing education

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.