Emerging Assistant Project Manager - Construction

Moss & Associates (Construction); Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Moss, a national construction firm, is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support the Project Manager with contract administration, change orders, submittals, procurement, and scheduling on Dallas/Fort Worth projects. The role emphasizes coordination, financial tracking, and field operations support.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in construction management or 5 years of related experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency with project management software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering or related discipline or 5 years’ experience.
• Strong computer skills are a necessity, including familiarity with construction project management applications.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills and are required to interface directly with owners’ representatives, the A/E team, building departments and other team members.

Responsibilities

• Contributes preconstruction services by engaging in the following: reviews Design Documents, identifies key Subcontractors, investigates site, analyzes labor markets, identifies long-lead items, develops Bid Packages, participates in pre-bid conferences, develops Project Procedures Manual, and coordinates and obtains permitting.
• Contributes to project financial tracking by engaging in the following: approves miscellaneous job expenditures, assists in preparing monthly Owner Requisitions, processes monthly requisitions, manages change order process, assists in Loss-Control Management, administers Owner Purchase Program, manages project assets.
• Manages project start-ups by engaging in the following: develops Scopes of Work, sets up filing system, develops Purchasing Schedule, obtains insurance and bonds, establishes Schedule of Project Meetings, develops QC Program, develops Loss Control (Safety) Program, sets up and distributes project directory and mobilizes onto site.
• Maintains schedules by engaging in the following: complies with contract requirements, coordinates with corporate scheduling, prepares and distributes detailed Project Schedules, prepares resource loaded Schedules, prepares, and distributes monthly updates, and develops Look-Ahead Schedules.
• Manages project administration by engaging in the following: administers document control, administers RFI process, administers critical items list, prepares monthly reports, prepares correspondence, maintains filing system, conducts project meetings, and evaluates and responds to project risks
• Contributes to field operations by engaging in the following: conducts trade preconstruction meetings, coordinates Subcontractors and Vendors, coordinates permit inspections, maintains subcontractor relationships, manages QC Program, manages Loss Control (Safety) Program, manages Shop Drawing process, manages material expediting process, manages daily cleanup, manages rental equipment, performs daily jobsite walk, coordinates specialty inspections, and manages start-up and commissioning of equipment
• Promotes client relations by engaging in the following: interacts regularly with Owner and complies with client’s needs
• Manages project closeout and post construction services by engaging in the following: obtains Certificate of Occupancy and other government approvals, submits “As-Built” Drawings, submits Operation Manuals, completes Punch List, coordinates Owner move-in and start-up, finalizes Owner Training Programs, obtains and delivers warranties and transfers attic stock, demobilizes field operations, closes out subcontracts, submits Project History Report, completes Asset Transfer, obtains client referral, archives project records, and administers warranty period services
• Promotes company by engaging in the following: participates in Company-sponsored events, participates in Task Team Committees, participates in industry-related organizations, teaches and/or trains employees, participates in college recruiting and related activities, participates in general recruiting, participates in Company presentations, participates in Project PR events, and seeks positive PR opportunities
• Participates in personal professional development by engaging in the following: participates in training programs, participates in continuing education programs, participates in seminars, and conferences, and participates in professional organizations
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Project coordination

Computer skills

Scheduling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related discipline

Tools

Construction project management applications

Job description

Moss, a national construction firm, is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support the Project Manager with contract administration, change orders, submittals, procurement, and scheduling on Dallas/Fort Worth projects. The role emphasizes coordination, financial tracking, and field operations support.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in construction management or 5 years of related experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency with project management software.