Assistant Project Manager - Facility Solutions

Job Description Summary:

This role supports construction operations activities to achieve project profitability, reach schedule goals, ensure quality, and deliver successful projects. They assist construction activities and collaborate with various project stakeholders including subcontractors and clients.

Job Description:

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Able to perform all essential Senior Project Engineer’s responsibilities. Project Management

• Assist with overseeing project(s) activities and ensuring compliance with contract requirements.
• Oversee project documentation control. Review documents and reports with the office & field staff.
• Maintain timely and accurate project-related reporting to management.
• Organize and lead productive project meetings (ex. trade partner meetings, internal meetings, etc.)
• Identify potential risks and obstacles to projects success and assist in developing mitigation strategies and solutions. Project Cost Controls and Subcontract Management
• Set up and implement job procedures and techniques to assure timely buyout, shop drawing approval, and material delivery.
• Negotiate and issue cost-effective subcontracts, bid packages, and material purchases.
• Assist in preparing estimates, establishing budgets, and contract pricing.
• Assist in preparing and reviewing subcontractor and owner billings.
• Assist with processing and executing change order requests.
• Assist with cost management processes, maintaining cash flow, and resolving cost-related issues. Field Support
• Oversee completion of all job close-out procedures, punch list, and conduct warranty follow ups.
• Supports with the permitting process.
• Assist with maintaining project schedules, looking ahead, and resolving schedule conflicts.
• Assist the field with project labor productivity and facilitating maximum productivity.
• Assist with constructability reviews and coordinating issue resolution with all parties.
• Develop and maintain good relationships with project stakeholders such as clients, architects, and subcontractors. Act as liaison to resolve disputes, questions, or issues. Quality and Safety
• Oversee implementation and maintenance of quality control program, procedures, and reporting.
• Work with field and safety staff to develop and implement safety plans and procedures. Developing Others and Building Relationships
• Assist with training, developing, and overseeing junior project staff. Preconstruction and Business Development
• Participate in preconstruction and business development activities (estimating, job interviews, etc.)
• Complete other responsibilities as assigned.

MINIMUM SKILLS OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Degree in construction related field (such as Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, etc.), or completion of Construction Management Certificate Program, or equivalent working experience.
• 4 + years with construction management experience. Supervisory experience a plus.
• Working knowledge and understanding of construction means and methods.
• Ability to read, translate, and navigate plans and specifications onto construction activities.
• Working knowledge and understanding of project scheduling, quality, and safety practices.
• Experience with cost control, change order management, and preparing billings.
• Working knowledge of contract law and project management control systems (scheduling, cost control, procurement and estimating)
• Working experience in critical path/scheduling
• Possesses drafting and computer skills.
• Experience with virtual construction technology systems and platforms (such as CMIC, Bluebeam, and other related systems)
• Effective organizational skills, problem-solving abilities, and can be adaptable in fast paced environments.
• Effective written and verbal English communication skills

The Facility Solutions Assistant Project Manager serves as a salesperson for FS and promotes other Swinerton services. They partner closely with project and self-perform/craft teams to ensure project success.
They may be responsible for office-based or jobsite facility projects or service work. The APM provides initial estimates, writes project procedures, reviews plans, manages cost controls. and assists with contract management, including purchase orders and rental agreements.
APMs must be able to manage multiple, fast-paced projects simultaneously. They will assist Facility Solutions Team Lead, Superintendent, and field service teams as necessary. They must coach others to adopt a customer-focused approach throughout business development to project execution.
Must be able to support/work some evening shifts and travel to jobsites as required.

SUMMARY OF BENEFITS:

This role is eligible for the following benefits:  medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company matching, Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP), individual stock ownership, paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, bereavement leave, employee assistance program, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, basic term life insurance and AD&D, business travel accident insurance, short and long term disability, financial wellness coaching, educational assistance, Care.com membership, ClassPass fitness membership, and DashPass delivery membership.  Voluntary benefits include additional term life insurance, long term care insurance, critical illness and accidental injury insurance, pet insurance, legal plan, identity theft protection, and other voluntary benefit options.