Assistant Project Manager (VA, Hampton)

The Assistant Project Manager is responsible for assisting in; 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 : While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works on-site at the construction work site where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts; high precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; exposure to outside weather elements (heat, cold, and dust conditions). Required / preferred education or experience · Federal Government Construction: 3 years (Preferred) · Construction industry experience: 5 years (Preferred)