Construction Assistant Project Manager

LaSalle Network has partnered with a commercial construction company currently seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Assistant Project Manager to join their dynamic team. As an Assistant Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing various facets of construction projects, including planning, coordination, budgeting and ensuring timely completion. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional communication and organizational skills, a profound understanding of construction management principles and the ability to collaborate efficiently with diverse stakeholders within our client's commercial construction company. This is an onsite position in Glendale Heights, IL.

Assistant Project Manager Responsibilities:

Review and study all available documents such as Alta survey, drawings, budgets, criteria, soils reports, environmental reports, property conditions, site plan approvals and variances

Investigate and understand local governmental regulations, code requirements and labor rules

Identify utility companies and contacts and understand processes

Understand development objectives and identify how they will be met and how potential constraints may affect the project

Identify potential environmental issues and appropriate solutions

Coordinate, understand and implement tenant requirements

Analyze and suggest alternate design solutions including building materials, structural design, site design, construction sequencing, etc., to provide value engineering

Provide budgets and cost estimates for site or building alternates including costs of various components. Engage subcontractors for their expertise as required

Assist Project Managers in representing the company in strategic planning and meetings

Request printing of drawings, specifications, bid documents, etc.

Complete a detailed review of drawings, specifications, and bid documents. Assist PM in composing RFIs and compiling RFIs sent by subcontractors to send to architect/owner

Track RFIs on RFI Log. Save RFIs sent, responses received and distribute to subcontractors

Determine insurance requirements and provide this information to PM and PA for preparation of insurance exhibit bid document

Formulate detailed scopes per trade and qualify bids accordingly as directed by PM. Confirm subcontractors' proposals include any additional cost to meet insurance requirements

Create schedule as required and as directed by PM

Provide information to update PA and Accounting as required throughout the process

Participate in job kick-off meeting with office and company field personnel

Prepare a template for subcontractor contract, subcontractor POs and insurance exhibit based on the company's final contract with the owner

Assist in the preparation of subcontractor/vendor scopes of work for their contract/p.o. Establish and maintain clear and complete scope coverage and delegation of responsibility and risk. Verify insurance requirements can be met or additional cost to do so

Arrange and maintain drawing log based on contract drawings and any associated revisions or sketches issued thereafter

Receive, print and distribute drawing revisions issued, distributing as required and as directed by PM. Obtain and follow up with any price implications from subcontractors. Receive confirmation if there are none. Provide information to PM for preparation of change orders as required

Assist in updates and revisions to the schedule as directed by PM

Track submittals based on contract let date and follow up with subcontractor as required. Notify PM of any overdue submittals on a timely basis

Provide submittals to PM for review. Process and log submittal reviewed by PM. Send submittals to architect or subcontractor incorporating review comments as required

Verify signed contracts and insurance are received in a timely manner and prior to being onsite

Oversee weekly log and insurance. Distribute updated reports weekly

Anticipate and identify issues throughout the construction process and discuss in a timely manner with PM

Maintain contact and communication with company field personnel and subcontractors regarding contracts, insurance and submittals

Provide information to update PM, PA, Superintendent and Accounting as required

Participate in job wrap-up meeting with office and company field personnel

Verify all applicable drawing revisions and submittals have been logged, saved and filed

Be an ambassador of the company. Cultivate relationships with existing clients to establish the opportunity for future work, acquire new clients, develop and nurture relationships

Engage in conversations with subcontractors, engineers and architects regarding bidding opportunities

Assist in creating and updating templates

Assistant Project Manager Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or Associates (equivalent degree)

2+ years of relevant experience

Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook, Microsoft Project and Adobe Acrobat or similar

Experienced in estimating software programs

Experienced with Project Management Software (i.e., Procore, etc.)

Familiarity with Bluebeam and AutoCAD a plus

Conceptual estimating with R.S. Means estimating software

Experienced with Building Connected online bidding software

Sound integrity and professional ethics

Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills

Excellent relationships with clients, architects, subcontractors, vendors, internal employees, etc.

Ability to multitask, prioritize and complete projects on time and within budget

Ensure compliance to standards, timelines, and quality

Familiarity with trades and cost of materials and labor

Thank you,

Ashly Wheatland

Project Manager

LaSalle Network

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