Assistant Project Manager

Our client, a well-respected company located in Bethesda, was founded in 2005 with a commitment to client-focused General Contracting. Specializing in commercial construction, we have built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality custom interiors and renovation projects. Our expertise spans a variety of sectors, including restaurant/retail, hospitality, office spaces, and complex exterior work, as well as mid-level ground-up construction.

SUMMARY:

We are seeking an energetic, organized and self-motivated team member to join as an Assistant Project Manager. This position is an excellent opportunity to enhance your growth in the commercial construction industry and work with a team of dedicated and driven professionals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Assistant Project Manager is expected to support project management operations with multiple projects and provide assistance to multiple project managers. Essential duties and responsibilities include:

• Proactively build relationships with Clients, Subcontractors and Team Members.

• Assist Project Managers in every aspect of a project, from Estimating through Close-Out, ensuring that Clients are satisfied with every detail. This will include anticipating and managing the administrative needs of a project.

• Work with Project Managers and on-site Superintendents to deliver the highest quality projects and total customer satisfaction.

• Prepare and track all construction documentation (e.g. Submittals, RFIs, Subcontractor Change Orders, Meeting Minutes) to ensure projects stay on schedule and on budget, which should be fulfilled with minimal direction following the initial onboarding.

• Ensure all project documentation is organized and stored, per the established filing and naming conventions.

• Monitor numerous tasks that require follow-up, such as collecting information from external Team Members.

• Collaborate with Accounting Team for payment processing and subcontractor invoicing.

• Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of each project, starting with the estimate and drawings, and extended through the buy-out strategy and schedule.

• Research and initiate suggestions for improving company processes and demonstrate a relentless commitment to evolving and moving forward.

SKILLS:

Acceptable industry experience includes prior work experience:

Construction (General Contractor, Construction Manager, Subcontractor)

Project Management / Owner’s Representation

Design (Architecture, Engineering, etc.)

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Bachelor’s or associate's degree in Construction Management, Project Management, Business, Engineering, or related field. 

At least 1 year of experience (as noted above). For anyone with less than three years’ experience, a rotation of six months in the field is required during the first year.

Excellent organization, problem solving, presentation, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

High sense of urgency to work independently and able to prioritize assignments while remaining effective in a fast-paced team environment.

Experience with the following programs/applications is a plus:

• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
• Microsoft Project or Primavera P6
• Adobe Acrobat, Blue Beam Revu or other PDF developers/editors
• Project Management Software (e.g. Procore)

BENEFITS:

Competitive benefits package includes:

• Competitive Salary
• Bonus
• Transportation Allowance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Group Medical Insurance: Health, Dental, Vision & Life
• Paid Leave of Absence
• Professional Training & Career Development

If this opportunity piques your interest, let’s hear from you today!