Assistant Project Manager

Description

Our Foundation:

At Findorff, we bring expertise and value in construction that extends far beyond building. From humble beginnings in 1890, Findorff has now grown to become one of the region's most trusted construction firms. Our staff help shape communities through a commitment to quality and relationships.

Assistant Project Managers have built upon their skills as a Project Engineer. They are developing construction knowledge and are well-rounded in the areas of Field Operations, Safety, Project Management and Preconstruction. They have shown an appropriate sense of urgency, organization skills, professionalism and demonstrate the ability to work with a team as well as independently. A successful APM has demonstrated financial management skills, leadership in the areas of quality and safety; and ability to independently manage small to average size projects or complex scopes of larger projects, from start to close-out.

Project Management:

• Create project schedule and update as project progresses
• Prepare subcontracts, purchase orders, change order proposals, monthly payment requests for review by Project Management staff
• Prepare, distribute and track RFI’s
• Distribute and track CB’s, RFP’s or other change issue documentation
• Close out activities including but not limited to distribution and tracking punch lists
• Run effective project meetings
• Prepare and distribute progress meeting notes
• Review shop drawings and samples for conformance to documents
• Proactively manage project submittal approval process

Preconstruction:

• Demonstrated understanding & active involvement/oversite of precon process/conceptual planning
• Involved in budget development & strategic budget preparation
• Owner delivery
• Strategic budget preparation

Financial Management:

• Project buyout
• Subcontractor and change order negotiations
• Responsible for owner payments A/R
• Accurate cost projections and cash flow management
• Grasp on the impact of labor reports & productivity
• MSR's independently for small to average size projects

Leadership:

• Provide coaching, oversight, final review, and performance feedback to PE(s) working with them
• Address conflict promptly and professionally

Qualifications

Qualified candidates will have excellent communication and organizational skills and be a contributing team player and mentor to others. An above average mathematical aptitude, as well as, demonstrated analytical, problem-solving and mediation skills also necessary.

Education & Experience

A BS in civil engineering, construction management, business or similar programs, and a minimum of 3 years of experience in project management, field engineering, or estimating for a construction general contractor or subcontractor is required.

Perks:

• Competitive pay and benefits
• A people-first, inclusive culture
• Dress-for-your-day philosophy
• Generous PTO and holiday pay
• Paid Parental Leave
• Findorff Shop credit to buy company swag
• Career growth and development
• Mentorship and guidance
  

Diversity matters. Findorff recognizes the talents of all, appreciating the different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives that make us a stronger company and partner for the communities we live and work in.

Findorff provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.