Assistant Project Manager

Company Overview

At JRM Construction, we build more than exceptional spaces - we build talented teams, rewarding careers, and trusted relationships. As a leading employee-owned construction firm, our people take ownership of every project and work collaboratively to deliver outstanding quality and a positive client experience. Guided by integrity, teamwork, continuous improvement, and genuine care for our people, JRM provides an environment where employees can grow and help shape the company’s long-term success.

Job Summary

The Assistant Project Manager assists the internal Project team throughout the project lifecycle.  Further, The Assistant Project Manager serves a vital function in the change order process of a project. This individual is responsible for accurately estimating the total costs associated with changes to a project. A fast-paced position that requires fine attention to detail. The candidate must demonstrate the ability to work well under pressure.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Daily reports
• Submittal review and entry
• Tracking and expediting RFI’s & Submittals
• Maintain Change Order and Submittal logs
• Ordering site equipment & Materials
• Communication with Project Team
• Jobsite activities to assist Superintendent coordinate trades
• Collect and submit Subcontractor closeout documents
• All job site paperwork needs, including correspondence
• Pickups and deliveries as needed
• Assist Project Team (PM & Super) with other projects as needed
• Prepare accurate Change Orders from Work Orders and associated drawings and sketches; verify compliance with the following: contracted unit pricing, labor rates, contractual fees, overhead, and insurance
• Perform and prepare detailed and accurate take-offs of all trades; estimating all necessary labor, materials equipment, and delivery costs to prepare thorough estimates
• Accurately level all subcontractor pricing
• Negotiate all subcontractor's pricing including the issuance of purchase orders
• Work closely with the project managers of assigned projects and have a full understanding of the approved project budget, forecasting any changes
• Track approved and pending change orders against the approved project budget
• Provide the required information for rejected, modified, or approved change orders and invoices.
• Track and notify the project manager of any potential financial issues
• Perform financial close-out of all assigned projects

Qualifications and Skills

• Previous experience in construction management
• Familiarity with construction sites
• Familiarity with construction management software - Procore, Raken, Sage 300
• Deadline and detail-oriented
• Flexible schedule
• OSHA 10 certification preferred.

Computer Systems

• Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Timberline and Procore

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at JRM without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. 

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