Role Description
Talented, self-motivated Assistant Project Manager with strong interpersonal and technical skills for an owner’s representative project management firm located in the Charleston area. Must be able to work with little supervision in a fast paced, lean company. Projects are located in the Greater Charleston, South Carolina area. This position is a hybrid role and includes a minimum of 3 days onsite with up to 2 days working from home, weekly.
Education + Experience
- A Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, construction management or closely related field.
- 2-5 years experience in the building design/construction and/or engineering field.
- Experience managing the following type of projects: Healthcare/Pharmaceutical/Life Sciences
- Experience managing multiple projects as an Owner’s Representative or other design/construction professional. Managing the approved scope, budget and schedule are of utmost importance.
- History of working on IPD, Design Build, and CMAR project delivery methods is highly desired
Qualifications
- Self-motivated project manager who can work with little supervision. Exceptional judgement and demonstrates ability to self-manage, think strategically and deliver tactfully.
- Strong interpersonal skills in working with diverse groups of people and building partnerships.
- Effective communicator, written and oral, capable of addressing large audiences, and effectively manage project teams and end users.
- Ability to prioritize tasks to provide a high level of service.
- Understands and is knowledgeable about design and construction project roles and project progression.
- Experience user for the following software: Microsoft SharePoint, OneDrive, Word, Excel, MS Project, Bluebeam. Use of Project management software such as Procore, Kahua, E-Builder or Project Insight a plus.
- Willing to travel 1-2 hours to project sites when necessary.
APM Responsibilities
- Act as an Owner’s Representative and consult with the Owner/Manager, the design and construction teams throughout all phases of the project.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with all project stakeholders including community groups, government agencies, and other vendors.
- Communicate daily with the client and project team.
- Assist in the development of bid packages and the evaluation of contractor proposals.
- Understand and assist in the negotiation of contracts of all parties to the project.
- Assist the Project Manger with Design Team consisting of the Architect, Engineers, Equipment Planner and other consultants.
- Provide day-to-day project oversight and communication with the client and project team.
- Prepare and distribute meeting notes to the project team.
- Assist Project Manager in leading the Construction Team on behalf of the owner.
- Develop, track, update, forecast and modify the project schedule and budget throughout all phases of the project.
- Review and track all contracts, invoices, and payments to all contractors, consultants, and equipment vendors.
- Review and approve all invoices and change orders associated with the project.
- Coordination of FF&E, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to budget
- Coordination project close-out and turn-over activities.
- Prepare and present Monthly Reports to Sr. Project Manager, Project Manager, or Project Director.
- Assist in plan reviews and inspections with Sr. Project Manager, Project Manager, or Project Director prior to meeting with the Authorities Having Jurisdiction.
- Organize and maintain electronic and any paper files for all aspects of project documentation, including all financial documents, schedules, contracts, RFIs, correspondence, etc.
- Act as a single point of contact of information regarding project status.
- Evaluate, advise, and assist in resolving disputes and claims.
- Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, including development and maintenance of risk logs.
- Coordinate and manage the project commissioning process with contracted vendor.
- Assist and help manage/coordinate move and occupancy activities.
- Reports to Sr. Project Manager, Project Manager, or Project Director.
- Respect decision-making boundaries and know when to call the attention of the manager.
- Build and maintain good working relationships with clients to ensure customer satisfaction.
