Assistant Project Manager

Healtheoninc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction management firm in Houston, TX is seeking an Entry Level Assistant Project Manager. The role involves collaborating with engineers and maintaining communication with clients while managing project deadlines. Candidates should have a degree in a related field and experience with construction procedures. On-site work will expose you to various construction environments. This temporary position comes with an opportunity to grow in the construction industry.

Qualifications

• 3 years of federal government construction experience preferred.
• 5 years of experience in the construction industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers and architects to determine project specifications.
• Assist in negotiating contracts with external vendors.
• Communicate with the client daily.
• Monitor job costs and maintain accurate reports.

Skills

In-depth understanding of construction procedures

Outstanding communication and negotiation skills

Excellent organizational and time-management skills

Familiarity with construction/project management software (CMIC)

Good knowledge of MS Office

Education

BSc/BA in engineering, building science, construction management or relevant field

Tools

Scheduling software (P6)

Job description

Overview

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The Assistant Project Manager is responsible for assisting in the overall direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control, and completion of all projects they are managing, ensuring consistency with company strategy, commitments and goals.

Essential Functions

• Collaborate with engineers, architects etc. to determine the specifications of the project
• Assist Project Manager with negotiating contracts with external vendors to reach profitable agreements
• Collaborate and communicate with the client daily
• Assist Project Manager in establishing the project chart of accounts, developing and updating the CPM construction schedule, developing subcontracts and purchase orders and producing a responsibility listing for entire project staff
• Ensure adherence to all health and safety standards and report issues
• Provide administrative support to the Project Superintendent and leadership and training to the project staff
• Track, review and process Change Proposal Requests, Change Orders, Owner Payment Applications and, if applicable, claims
• Monitor job costs, maintain accurate reports
• Manage the preparation and executing of the Project closeout process
• Solicit bids and quotes from subcontractors and suppliers

Skills & Qualifications

• In-depth understanding of construction procedures and material and project management principles
• Familiarity with quality and health and safety standards
• Good knowledge of MS Office
• Familiarity with construction/ project management software (CMIC)
• Familiarity with scheduling software (P6)
• Outstanding communication and negotiation skills
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• A team player with leadership abilities
• BSc/BA in engineering, building science, construction management or relevant field (preferred)

Supervisory responsibilities: None

Physical Demands

• Ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs, passenger use of construction personnel hoists, ability to climb ladders and navigate work areas under construction
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• Use of hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; sit, talk and hear; stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds

Work Environment

On-site construction environment with exposure to moving mechanical parts, high elevation work, fumes or airborne particles, and outdoor weather elements (heat, cold, dust).

Required / Preferred Education Or Experience

• Federal Government Construction: 3 years (Preferred)
• Construction industry experience: 5 years (Preferred)

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Job Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Temporary
• Job function: Project Management and Information Technology
• Industries: Construction

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