Assistant Project Manager I

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Scope of Position Assistant Project Manager I: Entry-level construction management position

On project assignment, works with Project Managers, Directors of Construction, Project Directors and Superintendents by completing assigned tasks, as part of a project team

Expected to take ownership of assigned responsibilities and follow through completion

Participates in management training programs and receives training in company management tools, standards, policies and procedures

Has a basic knowledge of many project management competency techniques and concepts

APMs are expected to spend most of their time on construction sites to effectively learn and implement construction management methodologies, gain firsthand experience in construction execution, and provide optimal support to projects and project teams, ensuring successful project delivery

Job Responsibilities Field Management, Safety, and Quality: Works with superintendent on subcontractor coordination, self-perform scopes, safety and quality management, and job site reporting and controls

Understands Haskell safety policies and communicates to subcontractors

Implements requirements of the Quality Implementation Plan (QIP)

Regularly conduct site walks, observing and documenting construction activities and details, especially related to Safety, Plans / Specifications, Submittals, and RFIs

Provide detailed reports on observations to the PM and Superintendent

May be responsible for verification of proper materials and work in place

Document Control and Project Communications: Reviews and transmits submittals; maintains submittal control log; prepares and manages requests for information and maintains RFI log

Manages drawing updates and preparation of meeting minutes

Manages as-builts and redline drawings in field

Scheduling: Works with project team to update progress schedules which may include short term interval schedules

Assists in planning construction operations and sequences

Financial Management: Assists with the management of project budgets, costs, invoicing, change orders and cost reporting

Applies knowledge of Haskell standard project numbering, cost codes and cost types to develop detailed budgets from project estimates

Procurement and Commitments: Identifies and qualifies subcontractors and vendors for assigned scopes of work

Prepares and transmits bid packages and invitations to bid

Receives and analyzes received bids

In conjunction with project manager, may negotiate, draft and award subcontracts and purchase orders

Estimating: Prepares detailed estimates and cost codes for initial cost control reporting and updates labor cost reports and summary cost reports

Scope and Change Management: Identifies and documents changes in scope during construction

Understanding of prime contract and subcontract terms and conditions

Design Coordination: Participates in design review meetings and reviews and monitors design with particular attention to scope, cost changes and constructability

May be responsible for applying for, tracking and expediting project permits

Coordinates with AE for design solutions and fixes for field identified clashes

Client Relations: As directed by project manager, may interact with client including correspondence, periodic reports, change order requests, submittal of pay requisitions, and response to client inquiries and directives

Project Lifecycle: Assists in preparation of project start-up and close-out requirements including unit cost history, operations and maintenance manuals, punch list management and agency inspections

Software Knowledge: Acquire certification and proficiency in utilizing advanced technologies, including but not limited to Procore, Building Connected, scheduling software, drones, cameras, measuring equipment, weather metering tools, augmented reality apps, and other relevant devices and technologies for project management, verification and documentation purposes

Travel as required

Other duties which may be assigned as needed

May supervise others

Education & Years of Experience Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management, or equivalent is preferred

Qualifications Knowledge of the construction industry, including methods, engineering, equipment, technology, safety, etc

Ability to monitor resources, including budgets, schedules and materials, in an environment of multiple, competing demands

Excellent organizational, communication, collaboration and analytical skills

Core Competencies Accountability: Accepting responsibility that results in anticipation/prevention of problem areas from actions, and problem solving inside and outside the department/organization

Customer Focus: Makes service to internal and external customers a priority; focuses on exceeding customer expectations, not just meeting them; recognizes and values all key stakeholders; applies and develops service excellence skills

Effective Communication: Listens for understanding and appreciation, encourages open feedback; presents clearly and effectively one on one, and in small and large group settings; considers the audience in preparing messages and in choosing the appropriate communication channels; creates and encourages open channels of communication

Execution/Empowerment: Demonstrates the ability to get results; manages competing demands in fast paced environment with effective results; identifies and creates contingency solutions to ensure timely execution

Learning & Development: Learning new skills and increasing capabilities a high priority; takes action to address development needs in self and others, if applicable; identifies gaps and learning opportunities to ensure complete technical job proficiency; takes responsibility for own development and skills improvement

Values Team: Collaborate and demonstrate respect for team members, partners and everyone with whom we do business; open communication

Excellence: Strive for quality and safety; executed best in class; creative and innovative; dedicated for continuous improvement

Service: Passionate about customer service internal and external and to the community; and creates superior value

Trust: High standards of ethics and personal accountability; transparency; credibility; fairness Environmental Factors and/or Physical Requirements While performing the duties of this job, this position is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations; and the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10-50 pounds

Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment and read application/form information

The associate frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear

Haskell will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008

The job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity

Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification

Haskell is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities) and Drug-Free Workplace.