Assistant Project Manager (Construction)

Role Description

The Assistant Project Manager supports Project Managers in guiding the overall direction of projects to ensure their successful completion and financial outcomes. They help manage relationships with project stakeholders. This position requires the ability to demonstrate technical expertise, organizational capabilities, effective collaboration, and excellent time management. Strong communication and client service skills are also essential for success in this role.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret project drawings, specifications, subcontractor agreements, and supplier purchase orders
• Assist with pre-construction efforts
• Assist the Project Manager in carrying out the project plan and keeping the schedule on track.
• Assist in the preparation of trade contracts and bid packages, and assist any procurement efforts
• Assist the Project Manager in managing the critical path and generating the CPM schedule
• Ensure timely submissions, control costs, achieve the target margin, and maintain the change order log and change management system.
• Review inspection and test data for compliance with specifications
• Review and submit project RFIs to manage procurement to meet the project schedule
• Assist with job setup, project meetings, safety, record-keeping, and quality control
• Coordinate with the Superintendent to develop and maintain site logistics.
• Establish QA / QC procedures and perform quality inspections; identify, coordinate, and track required testing and inspections as per contract.
• Effectively communicate project progress to key stakeholders

Qualifications