Assistant Project Manager

Founded in 1960, RW Dake Construction is an employee owned specialty general contractor operating out of ten regional offices across New York, New Jersey, New England, Maryland, and North Carolina. RW Dake Construction delivers the experience, quality, and safety our customers count on. Thanks to the highest quality craftsmanship, a strict attention to detail, and a customer centric approach, RW Dake is an established construction leader across many industries - from banking to corporate.

Job Title: Assistant Project Manager

Job Classification: Full Time Position

Reports To: Project Manager

Location: Amesbury, MA

Overview: The candidate will assist Project Managers in conceptualizing, organizing, and executing construction projects.

Responsibilities:

The responsibilities/functions may include but are not limited to the following:

Learning and performing estimating and project takeoffs.

Learning and carrying out the project bidding process.

Learning, building, understanding and maintaining a project budget.

Learning and understanding the RFI process.

Learning and understanding the submittal process.

Learning and understanding various forms of contracts.

Learning to prepare and maintain a project schedule.

Scheduling and attending project meetings.

Learning and understanding project drawings and specifications.

Learning and performing the punch list process.

Learning and understanding the change order process.

Learning and understanding the project close-out process.

Learning and understanding the billing process, pay applications and lien waivers.

Learning and understanding insurance requirements, relevant laws and bonding.

Learning and understanding the importance of effective communication.

Learning and understanding the importance of quality control/quality assurance.

Learning and understanding the importance of customer relations.

Required Competencies/Skills:

OSHA 30

Strong problem-solving skills

Ability to multitask

Exceptional attention to detail

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Willingness to take initiative and accept responsibility for assigned tasks

Experience with MS Office and ability to learn company-specific programs and software

Two years construction industry experience preferred

A degree in Construction Management, Design or Engineering a plus

Bilingual a plus