Assistant Commercial Construction Project Manager

Job Description

A structural steel fabricator company located in Clifton, NJ focused on medium to large public/governmental jobs is looking for an assistant commercial construction project manager to provide project management over the purchasing, delivery, deployment, erection, review quotes, scope of work for contractors and completion of public structural steel projects primarily in NJ. The position will include on-site visits as well as field measuring. In addition, this position involves estimating and assisting with the bidding process.

Summary Description:

The ideal candidate should be a commercial construction project manager with at least 5-years experience working with structural steel portions of large commercial structures with experience in public/government projects a plus. Experience specifically with structural steel fabricators is a requirement. Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and managing competing priorities. Coordinate work and report to the Director of Operations and the other project managers. Provide assistance to the Director of Operations and prepare monthly AIA billings. Provide assistance in order to resolve project related issues, delays, deliveries and on-site work. Prepare regular job status and budget reports and escalate issues to management as required.

The Role and Responsibilities

Assist management with preparing and obtaining cost estimates for projects awarded

Secure and evaluate quotes and convert to Purchase Orders for project bids awarded

Provide approved purchase orders to Manager of Administration and Accounting Manager

Schedule kickoff with project superintendent

Provide job site support, supervision and issue resolution for ongoing projects

Track project progress and report all time and budget variances to management and escalate as required

Provide regular project status reports to management with list of issues and recommended resolutions

Maintain key contractor relationships for all structural steel trades per company policy.

Monitor job for potential change orders and scope variances and escalate to management for action on real time basis

Draft AIA monthly completed percentage billing pencil copies for approval by the Director of Operations and Manager of Administration

Prepare and manage procurement and deliveries of steel products to the job site in accordance with approved purchase orders and the successful job bid. Report any price and/or quantity variances to management.

Coordinate structural steel project tasks with other trades delivery of services to the job site with delivery and availability of materials as well as the overall construction project plan

Seek Request for Information (RFIs) and create and RFIs logs

Create submittal logs

Job Requirements

Comprehensive experience with project management for at least 5 years.

Experience in the construction industry for medium to large public/government jobs. Experience with the structural steel projects.

Experience in material take off during estimating process.

Additionally, the following experience and skill are highly desirable:

Project Management training and/or certification

Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment

Self-starter and able to work independently with minimal supervision