Assistant Project Manager - Insulation

Job Summary: The Assistant Project Manager oversees smaller projects from start to finish with oversight from an experienced Project Manager. They are responsible for managing the budget and estimated costs, maintaining a safe work environment, and maintaining project profitability.

Major Duties & Responsibilities:

• Supervise and direct overall project activities including planning, coordinating, and meeting critical project milestones on smaller projects.
• Identify and resolve project-related problems that may arise.
• Work alongside safety department to ensure a zero-accident work environment.
• Maintain all change order logs, submittals after turnover, documents (drawing) logs, and project tracking mechanisms.
• Manage the project quality control plan through regular site checks and reporting.
• Represent the company in meetings with clients, subcontractors, and important stakeholders.
• Manage client relationships and client satisfaction.
• Collaborate with and technically assist field personnel assigned to project.
• Price change orders.
• Resolve change orders in a timely manner.
• Manage all project billing, ensuring projects are cash flow positive within 90 days of start.
• Evaluate project risk and elevate risk to the Project Manager.
• Manage inventory of company assets assigned to projects.
• Negotiate and coordinate with external vendors.
• Work with Construction Managers/Superintendents regarding project labor needs.
• Keep all internal stakeholders aware of the progress on projects by preparing and regularly updating project progress reports.
• Follow up and follow through on time sensitive tasks, and ensure all deadlines are met.
• Participate in internal weekly Project Manager meetings.

Qualifications:

• Associates degree with 3+ years of progressively responsible experience in construction;
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or another related field with 1+ years progressively responsible construction experience; or
• Any similar combination of education and experience as listed above.
• Working knowledge of construction technology, scheduling, equipment and methods.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective and professional relationships with customers, vendors, managers, and colleagues.
• Strong interpersonal, and verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Attention to detail with a focus on error prevention.
• Leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated experience with conflict resolution and management.
• Ability to identify and meet customers’ expectations and requirements.
• Must be a proactive self-starter, problem solver, and effective team player.
• Knowledge of rules and regulations as well as quality standards and human resources.
• Ability to understand and follow standard operating policies and procedures.
• Proficient using a computer and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)
• Ability to use Bluebeam and/ or On-screen Takeoff
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks, changing priorities as necessary
• Ability to work under time pressure and adapt to changing requirements in a positive and constructive manner.

Physical Requirements include but are not limited to the following:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Able to walk, sit, stand, bend, kneel, stretch, squat and climb.
• Able to travel to jobsites, meetings, and other destinations as needed.
• Able to wear required personal protective equipment.
• Able to work with specialized construction equipment, tools, and materials.
• Able to see, talk and hear in person, via phone and/or through online/video.
• Able to use hands and fingers in a manner that allows for use of a keyboard and phone.
• Able to lift & carry items up to 15 lbs.