Assistant Construction Project Manager

Job Description

Salary: $25,000 - $65,000 - DOE

About Us:

Maxx Builders is a Texas Based Design-Build Commercial Construction Company. Our headquarter is based in Houston TX while our projects are regional within all major cities in Texas.

Our drive to innovate has led us into integrating advanced technology with its systems to satisfy varying needs of our clientele, inspiring change within the industry at the same time. Delivery of quality projects at Maxx Designers & Maxx Builders is backed by the company’s own philosophy: Excellence, Consistency and Reliability (ECR©) – ensured by our signature operational process called Building Excellence© - which is much more than just wall structures and concrete pours. It serves as a building block for all our operations. Our improvements and knack for hard work has contributed to the rapid growth of our company. Maxx Builders commitment to excellence has allowed them to become 2017-2018 Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies.

Summary

Maxx Builders is looking for an Assistant Project Manager. The Assistant PM will provide support to the project manager and superintendent on one or more projects from beginning to end, from pre-construction to completion. This position also includes bid tabulation, solicitation, contracts, purchase orders, and change orders, as well as, building long-lasting relationships with industry subcontractors. The Assistant Project manager will strategically find cost-effective deals and suppliers which will discover the best ways to cut procurement expenses so that the company can invest in growth and people.

Job Description

Responsible for the managerial and administrative aspects of a project.

Proficient in estimating, scheduling, quality control, progress reports, progress billing, cost reporting, safety, and proposal preparation.

Oversee the buyout process and selection of subcontractors.

Develop, lead and execute purchasing strategies

Forecast price and market trends to identify changes of balance in buyer-supplier power

Analyze subcontractor estimates to ensure accuracy and profitability against budgets

Discover profitable suppliers and initiate business and organization partnerships

Negotiate with external vendors/subcontractors to secure profitable terms

Approve the ordering of necessary goods and services

Finalize purchase details of orders and deliveries

Examine and test existing contracts

Collaborate with key persons to ensure clarity of the specifications and expectations of the company

Perform risk management for supply contracts and agreements

Determine quantity and timing of deliveries

Monitor and forecast upcoming project needs

Conduct bi-weekly job site meetings on site.

Coordinate with the Superintendent to ensure safety, quality control, and schedule.

Conduct progress meetings with Owners and the construction team.

Ability to communicate effectively with everyone involved in the project.

Ensure that an accurate and complete estimate for the project is prepared.

Participate in the proposal meeting with the owner to review the scope of work.

Requirements

BS in Construction Engineering or related field

1-2 years of construction-related experience

Ability to effectively make decisions under tight deadlines.

Ability to organize, plan and manage multiple activities to accomplish desired results.

Knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques as well as a dexterity in “reading” the market

Must have experience with estimating and takeoff software like Planswift, Procore or equivalent

Aptitude in decision-making, negotiations, and working with numbers

Experience in collecting and analyzing data

Strong leadership and delegation capabilities