Assistant Project Manager

The Axel Group is seeking a Project Manager or Assistant Project Manager to join our clients team based out of Denville, NJ The ideal candidate would be a self-motivated professional with between 4 and 10 years' experience as a Project Manager or Assistant Project Manager preferably in Northern NJ, handling projects ranging in value from 15 million dollars+.

Core Responsibilities:

Prepare the project plan, sequence and schedule with collaboration of management and field personnel

Prepare initial Project Budget in collaboration with estimating and accounting

Establish buy goals, in collaboration with management

Prepare trade scopes, procure all project trades

Develop project AIA Subcontract and all supplemental attachments to ensure all scope necessary is identified

Prepare Project Schedule and update as required

Coordinate the multiple building trade contractors on the project to ensure the project stays on schedule and on budget

Schedule and run project meetings with the client and architect

Schedule and run all subcontractor meetings

Review all project safety requirements and participate in any necessary pre-installation planning sessions

Manage all submittals, RFIs and change requests

Manage change order process including pricing and final approval by client

Manage all subcontracts and subcontractor change orders and budget adjustments

Monitor project for any issues that could affect the project budget and schedule

Keep client informed of progress on the project, any issues and their solutions

Manage project close out

Qualifications:

4+ years of commercial construction experience with a general contractor or construction manager

Experience in commercial construction as a construction manager on projects with contract values of 10mm and up

Excellent communication skills with ability to take the lead in communications with the owner, architect and subcontractors

Leadership capabilities to guide and motivate trade contractors to perform and deliver a quality project

Detail orientated and motivated to handle the day-to-day responsibilities of a project manager

Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office, Primavera P6 and CMiC a plus

Benefits:

Performance Bonus

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

Paid vacation and holidays

401k matching