Associate Project Manager

Job Description

EHC is currently looking for an Assoicate Project Manager for a client in south Houston, TX area.

Job Summary:

The client is known for excellence in both its maintenance and construction of its commercial properties. We pride ourselves in the satisfaction and responsiveness to our tenants and clients, and on delivering our buildings and projects on time and on budget. With a focus on preventive maintenance and sophisticated facilities management tools, we stay ahead of maintenance issues before they become ‘problems.’ From in-house general contracting to overseeing contractors around the country, construction is a key component of our business model.

The Associate Project Managers are responsible for managing the project team for delivering projects on time and on budget. They have ultimate responsibility for the schedule, scope, and budget on multiple commercial projects, in multiple locales, simultaneously. They are often required to provide estimation work during pre-development and for in-house construction projects. They work closely with A&E firms, municipalities and other regulatory agencies, from project permitting to completion. Emphasis is placed on strong subcontractor and client relations.

The Associate Project Manager needs to be well-versed in all construction methodologies and procedures and able to coordinate a team of professionals of different disciplines to achieve the best results. They will have good construction knowledge and the ability to manage multiple projects at one time. Typically, they hold a bachelor’s degree in building construction, architecture, or engineering and have a minimum of 5 years as an assistant project manager or project manager.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Collaborate with engineers, architects, owners, and management to determine the specifications of the project

Developing and implementing the construction schedules for each project and updating on a regular basis for all team members

Vetting vendors and contractors for adherence to insurance requirements and other necessary paperwork

Creating and maintaining all financial reports, draw schedules, project logs and working with accounting department to make sure all bills are promptly paid and collected

Negotiate contracts with external vendors to reach profitable agreements

Determine needed resources (manpower, equipment and materials) from start to finish with attention to budgetary limitations

Reviewing and processing change order requests and submitting change orders to client(s)

Work with estimators and superintendents on developing project budgets and value engineering

Assist in planning construction operations and schedule intermediate phases to ensure deadlines will be met

Assist in acquiring equipment and material and monitoring stocks to timely handle inadequacies

Overseeing adherence to all health and safety standards by superintendent(s) and report issues

Qualifications:

Have experience with commercial ground-up and renovation projects

Experience with a of project types (office, retail, industrial)

Bachelors degree in building construction, building science, architecture, or engineering.

In-depth understanding of construction procedures and material and project management principles

Familiarity with quality and health and safety standards

Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)

Knowledgeable in construction/project management software (Yardi, Procore, Sage, etc…)

Outstanding communication and negotiation skills

Excellent organizational and time-management skills

Team player with leadership abilities

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