Assistant Project Manager

Company Overview

At JRM Construction, we build more than exceptional spaces - we build talented teams, rewarding careers, and trusted relationships. As a leading employee-owned construction firm, our people take ownership of every project and work collaboratively to deliver outstanding quality and a positive client experience. Guided by integrity, teamwork, continuous improvement, and genuine care for our people, JRM provides an environment where employees can grow and help shape the company’s long-term success.

Job Summary

The Assistant Project Manager assists the internal Project team throughout the project lifecycle. Further, The Assistant Project Manager serves a vital function in the change order process of a project. This individual is responsible for accurately estimating the total costs associated with changes to a project. A fast-paced position that requires fine attention to detail. The candidate must demonstrate the ability to work well under pressure.

Responsibilities and Duties

Daily reports

Submittal review and entry

Tracking and expediting RFI’s & Submittals

Maintain Change Order and Submittal logs

Ordering site equipment & Materials

Communication with Project Team

Jobsite activities to assist Superintendent coordinate trades

Collect and submit Subcontractor closeout documents

All job site paperwork needs, including correspondence

Pickups and deliveries as needed

Assist Project Team (PM & Super) with other projects as needed

Prepare accurate Change Orders from Work Orders and associated drawings and sketches; verify compliance with the following: contracted unit pricing, labor rates, contractual fees, overhead, and insurance

Perform and prepare detailed and accurate take-offs of all trades; estimating all necessary labor, materials equipment, and delivery costs to prepare thorough estimates

Accurately level all subcontractor pricing

Negotiate all subcontractor's pricing including the issuance of purchase orders

Work closely with the project managers of assigned projects and have a full understanding of the approved project budget, forecasting any changes

Track approved and pending change orders against the approved project budget

Provide the required information for rejected, modified, or approved change orders and invoices.

Track and notify the project manager of any potential financial issues

Perform financial close-out of all assigned projects

Qualifications and Skills

Previous experience in construction management

Familiarity with construction sites

Familiarity with construction management software – Procore, Raken, Sage 300

Deadline and detail-oriented

Flexible schedule

OSHA 10 certification preferred.

Computer Systems

Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Timberline and Procore

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