Assistant Project Manager

Lehrer Cumming is a hands-on owner advisory firm that offers strategic guidance — including project management and other related services — to owners, developers, and institutions in and around New York City, New Jersey, Boston, Washington, D.C., and Florida. Lehrer Cumming offers an environment that fosters creativity and problem-solving, and rewards team members for exceptional client service, collaboration, and a focus on continuous improvement and results. At Lehrer Cumming, we see ourselves as leading industry consultants with a reputation for extraordinary professionalism and expertise.

We are currently looking for an Assistant Project Manager based on-site in Storrs, CT. This is a great opportunity to join our team!

• Analyze data from consultants.
• Prepare Client deliverables for review, researching means, methods, and best practices, and conducting site visits and inspections.
• Effectively manage a variety of work to required standards of quality, quantity, and timeliness.
• Communicate clearly and inclusively at all levels.
• Thoroughly review, interpret, and understand the project specifications and contract drawings
• Assist in the preparation of presentations, analyses, research, interviews as needed.
• Produce tracking logs, research matrices, and RFQ/RFPs and comparison charts for various Owner consultants. Participate in consultant interviews as required. Draft and edit contract documents as needed.
• Report to ownership team, prepare agendas and meeting minutes, and track required follow-ups items as required.
• Track master project budgets and schedules for respective projects through all phases of design and construction.
• Weekly progress report with photo documentation.
• Change Order/Exposure Log data input and updating of report for RCG on a weekly basis.
• Create meeting minutes for OAC and other meetings as required.
• Update Project Priority List items during working session with RCG.
• Assist with the monthly project report.
• Upload invoices to RCG (CDTS system).
• Download drawings and project information into Procore.
• Provide support to Principals, Project Directors, and PMs as needed, including but not limited to developing, reviewing, and/or maintaining logs for:

• RFQ/RFP
• RFI
• Change Orders
• Invoices & Payments
• Contract Documents
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Developing knowledge and understanding of construction methods, materials, and sequences.
• Superior written and oral communication skills.
• Strong initiative, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.

• BS in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a closely related field is highly preferred.
• 2+ years' of construction project management with experience with higher education projects is required. 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, fluent in the use of Microsoft Excel.
• Strong working knowledge of Adobe Suite.
• Understanding of construction methods, materials and sequences, and architectural/construction drawings and specifications.

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