Assistant Project Manager - Construction

Catamount Constructors, an industry-leading national general contractor, is seeking an Assistant Project Manager in San Antonio, Texas. Two years’ prior experience along with project management in the $1-5MM range is required, along with submittal, RFI and closeout experience. The ability to work in a fast-paced environment is required, and prior knowledge of Procore, Viewpoint and Textura software programs is a plus.

Summary: Manages projects concerned with construction of buildings or other construction projects by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.

Essential Duties and Overall Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following, as other duties may be assigned:

Purchasing

• Works with Project Manager to ensure good decisions for the company and project during the buyout process
• Solicits bids from, and qualifies subcontractors
• Addresses schedule in Subcontractor Scope
• Assists PM in completing project buyout within designated timeframe.
• Estimates the cost and scope of the project
• Assists in preparation of complete subcontract Scope of Work
• Practices good negotiating skills
• Fully reviews drawings & specifications in preparation of subcontractor scope
• Understands contract documents and identifies gaps in the documents

Documentation

• Maintains & assists PM with preparation of Weekly Project Update accurately and on time
• Maintains and updates Purchasing Schedule
• Maintains and updates a complete Submittal Log
• Reviews submittals for conformance to contract documents
• Distributes blueprint revisions
• Tracks submittal process timely
• Identifies lead times for materials purchases and tracks fabrication/ ROJ dates
• Maintains and updates Lost Day Log
• Maintains and updates RFI Log
• Prepares monthly budgetary reports
• Generates subcontractor meeting agendas and minutes
• Accurate and timely documentation of project issues
• Uses Viewpoint to the fullest extent for every project
• Maintains project document list
• Reviews project documents & creates RFIs in a timely manner
• Assists in development of project QC plan & DFOW

Subcontractor Management

• Maintains open communication with subcontractors
• Works with PMs and Superintendents to recognize underperforming subcontractors timely with project notifications
• Inspects work in progress to ensure that workmanship conforms to specifications and the adherence to construction schedules
• Reviews subcontractor change order proposals for accuracy of quantities, conformance with contract documents and subcontractor scope of work

Owner Relationships

• Confers with supervisors, owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors and inspectors to resolve issues in a timely manner and improve construction methods
• Proactively thinks about owner issues
• Handles clients’ needs with a sense of Urgency
• Adapts to different clients individual personalities, needs and wants
• Handles misc. owner requests without objection
• Participates in Owner, Architect Contractor meetings
• Understands and exceeds client expectations

Project Safety

• Actively assists project superintendent with enforcement of site safety

Project Schedule

• Effectively works with project team to update, maintain, and communicate project schedule
• Keeps current on weekly job site work activities
• Can identify schedule conflicts and restraints and develop resolutions

Teamwork

• Supports and interacts with project PC to perform as a cohesive team.
• Supports and interacts with Field Supervision to perform as a cohesive team.
• Participates in weekly subcontractor meetings
• Reviews project bulletins and identifies scope of work changes
• Can identify quality issues in the field and communicate them accordingly
• Aids in development of deficiency log and assists in updating and timely completion of the log

Project Closeout

• Performs pre-punch list walk thru with PM and Superintendent
• Makes closing out the project a priority
• Enforces contract close-out timeline and notifies subcontractors.
• Works with project team in collecting all close out documents

Other

• Travels to and between project sites as necessary

Qualifications/Computer Skills:

Computer literacy is required. To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of word processing software, delivery software, and basic Excel spreadsheet software. Knowledge of Procore, Viewpoint and Textura is a plus.

Education and/or Experience:

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from accredited four-year college or university; three years related experience and/or training preferably within the Light Industrial sector; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Compensation:

In addition to offering a competitive base salary, Catamount employees are eligible for additional incentives for merit/performance, project incentives*, new hire referrals, and business development commissions. *Project incentives are limited to certain roles in Operations.

EOE Including Disability/Vets

Catamount Constructors Incorporated does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies or recruiting firms. Any resume submitted to any employee of Catamount without a prior executed agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of Catamount Constructors Incorporated. Thank you for not calling or emailing.