Assistant Project Manager

Company Overview

McFarland Construction is a full-service commercial construction firm specializing in general contracting, design/build, and construction management services. We deliver high-quality projects across a wide range of markets including Financial Services, Health Sciences, Energy, Mission Critical, and the Public Sector.

Founded in 2010, McFarland has grown to become the largest African American-owned general contractor in the Carolinas. Headquarters in Charlotte, NC, with regional offices in Raleigh, NC and Indianapolis, IN, we continue to expand our footprint and impact throughout the Southeast and Midwest.

We’re proud to be ranked #18 Largest General Contractor in Charlotte, #3 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in the region, and among the Top General Contractors in the Southeast.

If you’re looking for your next career move and want to be part of a dynamic, forward-thinking, and fast-growing company, McFarland Construction is the place for you. Join us and help shape the future of construction.

Job Summary

The Assistant Project Manager will serve on all aspects of commercial construction including contract administration, construction execution end-to-end through planning, development, scheduling, and ongoing management of project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Bid preparation, project start up, contract award analysis, permit and regulatory submissions and project system set up.
• Assisting with coordination and reviewing of drawings, submissions, specifications, changes, and document control.
• Assisting with the preparation and maintenance of the project schedule and costing system and forecasting.
• Assisting with material procurement and expediting deliveries.
• Assisting in preparing and tracking payment requests/invoices and estimates.
• Change management - assisting in set-up, issuing documentation for pricing and change administration.
• Subcontract administration - defining scope of work, answering RFI's, Submittals, and general document control and monitoring progress.
• Monitoring and assisting in the implementation of quality control, safety, and environment programs.
• Project close out, involved in coordinating documentation - deficiencies, warranties, maintenance, and final payments.
• Serve as the onsite quality manager for assigned trades by verifying subcontractor deliveries that meet approved submittal requirements.
• Attending and participating in project meetings and assisting the Project Manager with the preparation of progress reports and meeting minutes.
• Assist with the distribution of proposals, change documents to subcontractors/suppliers and assist with collecting pricing and/or preparing proposal requirements for internal pricing reviews.
• Ensure POs and Change Orders are provided to accounting
• Build and maintain client relationships
• Assist with constructability reviews and support the development of construction documents

Education & Additional Qualifications

• 4 years’ working experience in Project Management (Construction preferred)
• Bachelor’s Degree (Construction Management, and Engineering preferred)
• Previous experience in institutional construction is a plus
• Proficient in MS Office (Word & Excel) and virtual collaboration tools.
• CMIC, and Procore experience preferred
• Ability to travel
• Strong analytical, organizational, and multi-tasking abilities are required to find solutions to various issues, prioritize work and meet deadlines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, initiative and positive, "can-do” attitude is essential.