Assistant Project Manager-Commercial Construction

Assistant Project Manager with a minimum of 3 years experience in management of commercial construction / interior renovation projects such as industrial, office, and medical projects.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Assists in overall management direction and manage various projects and assist in bidding select projects. Ability to manage more than one project at a time is a must. Responsible for handling client contact and securing client approvals. Ensures that project(s) are completed on-time, according to contractual conditions and within budget. Familiar with a wide variety of field concepts, practices and procedures. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals, performing a wide variety of tasks, leading and directing the work of others. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.
Project types include industrial tenant improvements, commercial office build-outs, and commercial remodels. May include driving within tri-county areas visiting multiple project(s) on a daily/weekly basis.
Mostly based in main office but visit sites and attend meetings as may be required.

TYPICAL DUTIES
1. Assists in establishing project objectives, policies, procedures, and performance standards within boundaries of corporate policy.
2. Work closely with field personnel on a daily basis to keep projects moving forward.
3. Assist and Review, Prepare, Track, Complete, Coordinate, Correct, Transmit, Distribute and/or Submit:

Submit:
a. Job Progress Schedule(s)
b. Progress Reports
c. Shop Drawings, Samples and Submittals with Logs
d. RCO’s (Change Order Requests)
e. Change Orders to Owner and Subcontractors including back-charges
f. RFI’s (Requests for Information)
g. Applications for Payment to owner and review of subcontractors
h. Meeting Notes and/or Agendas
i. Assist with bidding of projects
j. Help maintain all project records and files including computer files.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, QUALIFICATIONS, AND EXPERIENCE
Engineering or Construction Management BA or BS degree or equivalent preferred, plus three years of experience/knowledge of construction project management.

Adapt to changes in the work environment. Manage competing demands. Able to deal with frequent changes, delays, and unexpected events.

Requires strong computer skills, good working knowledge of Excel, Microsoft Word, and knowledge of Microsoft Project scheduling software, and management software.

Equal Opportunity Employer considering qualified candidates in accordance with state and federal laws, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.