CONSTRUCTION ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER
Macallan Works is a specialty contractor, that is part of The Macallan Group portfolio of companies, based in Marietta, Georgia. We are looking for a full-time Construction Assistant Project Manager. Our client portfolio includes historic restorations, senior living, municipal facilities, tenant build outs and residential renovations.The Assistant Project Manager supports the Superintendent/Project Manager on an assigned project, performs routine daily activities and assists in gathering and distributing information to team members.
what you get to do
- Facilitate project coordination meetings and other forms of communication, while overseeing and coordinating the technical aspects of the project.
- Allocate project resources appropriately; approves expenditures; employee contractor contracts. Keep an accurate record and electronic database of all elements of the projects.
- Participate in pre-construction meetings/services
- Develop and maintain schedule with Superintendent input
- Prepare status reports and regularly monitor budgets, contractors and schedules.
- Analyze and resolve field construction issues
- Prepare, review and distribute RFIs and maintain RFI log
- Prepare, review and distribute submittal packages and maintain submittal log
- Track and prepare pricing for change order related issues
- Maintain job material delivery and equipment rental log
- Maintain job files and as-builts
- Maintain thorough understanding of contract documents and subcontracts
- Prepare meeting minutes for all job meetings
- Complete required tasks daily: timesheets, purchase orders, work orders, daily paperwork package and collecting subcontractor daily job reports.
- Weekly project photos
- Inspect/verify material deliveries
- Manage project closeout and obtain all warranties required for final acceptance
- Maintain and coordinate punch list with Superintendent
- Ensure company procedures and standards are maintained
- Job will generally be performed in an office environment, but will require travel to and visit a Client's office, production facility or industrial/construction job site
- Other duties assigned
what we're looking for
- Knowledge in construction management principles, practices and methods, project management methods, workplace safety and budgeting
- Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills
- Reading and understanding building plans, contracts, regulations and specs (preferred)
- Must have meticulous attention to detail to ensure data quality standards
- Must be able to maintain calendars and databases
- Ability to multitask, prioritize and thrive in a fast-paced work environment
- Able to work independently
- Must have professional approach and conduct
- An appetite for learning, and the ability to improve existing processes through new ideas and innovations
- Flexibility - you work well under pressure and adapt quickly to different situations and demands
- Perspective and a positive attitude
Ideal candidates will have
- Bachelor's degree in Building Science, Construction Management, Civil Engineering or equivalent degree (required)
- Minimum 2 years experience working in the construction industry
- Ability to read and understand drawings and specifications
- Experience with critical path scheduling
- AutoCAD experience highly desirable
- Experience in working with multiple discipline projects
- Excellent computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Knowledge of construction code, laws, regulations and standards