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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