ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION SCOPE and ORGANIZATIONAL IMPACT

Cope's Assistant Project Managers are responsible for assisting the Project Manager in the administrative and technical management of multifamily projects and development. They assist in supervising all activities related to contract administration, change-orders, submittals, procurement, and scheduling.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Contributes to project design by attending weekly A&E coordination meetings, reviews design documents as progress sets are submitted to ensure consistency through all disciplines, communicate with Chief Estimator to drive down costs while maintaining design direction, maintain project milestones to ensure a fully permitted ready to build site.
• Contributes to preconstruction services by engaging in the following : reviews Design Documents, identifies key Subcontractors, investigates site, 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, manages change order process and aids in the procurement process by identifying the materials needed.
• Manages project start-ups by engaging in the following : develops Scopes of Work, develops Purchasing Schedule, obtains insurance and bonds, establishes Schedule of Project Meetings, develops QC Program , sets up and distributes project directory and mobilizes onto site.
• Maintains schedules by engaging in the following : complies with contract requirements, prepares and distributes detailed Project Schedules, prepares resource loaded Schedules, prepares, and distribute 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 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, archives project records, and administers warranty period services
• Promotes company by engaging in the following : participates in Company-sponsored events, teaches and / or trains employees, participates in Company presentations.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Education And Work Experience

Company Description

Cope Equities is a local family-owned land development and construction company. With its office centralized in the DFW, Cope focuses on land acquisition, land development and design-build construction management. Cope is the Owner / Developer of all their projects which varies with Multi-Family, Single Family and light Commercial retail. Cope prides itself on an entrepreneurial culture that honors safety, quality, client engagement, and employee development.

Company Description

Cope Equities is a local family-owned land development and construction company. With its office centralized in the DFW, Cope focuses on land acquisition, land development and design-build construction management. Cope is the Owner / Developer of all their projects which varies with Multi-Family, Single Family and light Commercial retail. Cope prides itself on an entrepreneurial culture that honors safety, quality, client engagement, and employee development.