What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Project Manager position at Kent Companies?
Summary/Objective
The Assistant Project Manager is required to manage, direct, coordinate, budget, in coordination and at the direction of the Senior Project Manager and other division personnel, all activities concerned with the company’s division, including overseeing all project start-up, organization, scheduling, and performance.
Essential Functions
- Any preconstruction services as assigned. This may include residential appointments to collect data and assess repair costs for proposal generation
- Document Control (prints, specs, scopes, RFI’s, etc.)
- Start-up docs including job forms, certificate requests, submittals, SOV, etc.
- Interpret and explain plans and contract terms to PM, field team, & clients
- Collaborate with PM to establish weekly numbers, new contracts, invoices, and weekly revenue
- Perform all tasks necessary to ensure a smooth and appropriate job start-up, including contract review, submittals, insurance paperwork, AIA documents, job start-up sheets, material ordering, permit procurement and scheduling
- Material billing per job
- Ensure crew is competing all field documents, collect and archive in files
- Organize and present close out documents to customers after the job is complete
- Confer with supervisors and foremen to discuss such matters as work procedures, complaints, and construction problems.
- Work with division manager to manage financial aspects of contracts to protect company’s interest and simultaneously maintain a good relationship with the customer.
- Work to avoid problems in the office and on the job site and take immediate corrective measures if one does arise.
- Represent the company in project meetings and attend strategy meetings.
- Initiate and maintain liaison with general contractors and other contacts to facilitate project activities.
- Understand what material and labor costs are associated with doing our work.
- Manage customer relations, the good and the bad.
- Monitor productivity and material cost daily.
- Ensure crews take what they need with them to avoid special trips.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Competencies
- Communication Proficiency.
- Leadership.
- Mathematical Skills.
- Mechanical Knowledge.
- Project Management.
- Teamwork Orientation.
- Sales Basics
Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position. Work hours will vary depending on the time of the year and workload.
Travel
Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected.
Required Education and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Construction Management preferred; a combination of education and experience will be considered. The ideal candidate would have at least three years of experience.
