Job Summary
The role of the Assistant Project Manager is to assist with a plan, carry out and finalize projects according to contract scope and schedule. The position also has the responsibility of gathering quotes for selecting and choosing subcontractors, vendors, and consultants. Product submittals, shop drawing tracking as well as acquiring details for approval as the projects require are also the responsibility of the Assistant Project Manager. The Assistant Project Manager is a highly visible team member representing the quality of all of BMC’s services delivered to our client for the entire duration of the projects.
Major Responsibilities/Activities
- Build and maintain the product submittal package based on job specifications.
- Coordinate with the engineering and detailing teams for the submittal and tracking of all shop drawings, as-built drawings, operation and maintenance manuals, commissioning reports, RFI’s and change orders.
- Request quotes for fixture, equipment, specialties and large material purchases prior to purchase.
- Prepare comparison spreadsheets of fixture, equipment, specialties and large material quotes, by reviewing quotations and interviewing bidders for review and selection with the Senior Project Manager.
- Prepare and negotiate subcontractor contracts for execution by Director of Operations.
- Conduct weekly site visits to verify installation conforms to submitted products, drawings and specifications. Also inventory work installed, tested and completed.
- Copy and file foremen daily reports.
- Attend in-house preconstruction startup meetings.
- Attend QA/QC, start-up and commissioning meetings.
- Maintain change estimate, transmittal, RFI, and other logs.
- Maintain any needed recordkeeping devices for a clear representation of the project history.
- Communicate to superior immediately any safety concern, construction design, delay, cost overrun, or other elements that could give rise to disputes or claims.
- Participate in cross training for team member duties in order to assist with team members’ workloads as needed for the success of the project.
- Process change estimates/orders.
Minimum Requirements
2 to 5 years of experience in related trades of construction. BSME or BS in Construction Management preferred.
Essential Physical Functions
The Assistant Project Manager will need to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other devices. The Assistant Project Manager may need to sit for long periods of time. Walk the project site routinely, climbing stairs, ladders and navigating rough or uneven surfaces.
Equipment Used
The Assistant Project Manager will use a computer, utilizing the following programs: Microsoft Office, CADD-EST, Raken, BlueBeam, BIM360, View Point, Textura, Procore or other software.