Assistant Project Manager- Public Sector

What the job looks like:

• Responsible for assisting the Sr. Project Manager and Project Manager on MGAC’s construction projects. This position assists the Sr. Project Manager and Project Manager in all coordination, supervision and internal/external communications and will be groomed to run projects independently in the future.
• As a critical element to the team, this position calls for continual evaluation of team effectiveness to the Client, time management and output; the completion of projects and tasks in a timely and cost-effective manner while serving both the business goals of MGAC and the Client’s requirements.
• Contribute to the overall team goals and success. Foster team development and maximize potential, working with others to identify and remove barriers to success
• Maintain owner, architect, subcontractor and vendor relations
• Assist in the creation of project schedules. Monitor and communicate progress to the Sr Project Manager and Project Manager
• Alert the Sr. Project Manager and Project Manager to conditions that could lead to significant delays in the completion of work or when the construction schedule falls behind
• Provide documentation and written record as to the progress, issues, solutions, inspections, change orders, construction changes, meetings, drawings, products and other items that reflect the progress or lack thereof
• Advocate on the part of the Owner and works with the Sr. Project Manager and Project Manager during disputes, disagreements, modifications or change orders
• Attend meetings as the Owner’s Representative with the project team as needed
• Track and submit invoices, purchase orders, and other financial commitments, exposures and obligations
• Perform other duties and take on other responsibilities as required for the successful completion of the project
• Keep Sr. Project Manager and Project Manager informed on progress and stages of the projects, providing briefing sessions at major completion stages

Ideally, you'll have the following:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field
• At least 2-4 years of building construction experience required
• Excellent organizational, problem solving, presentation, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Thorough knowledge of construction cost, scheduling, estimating, and engineering principles and techniques, accounting principles. Familiar with various construction methods, systems and materials, their characteristics, installation procedures and tolerances.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Project; ability to work independently to create tools and schedules to use in project management and analysis
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office software; CAD, and Adobe InDesign a plus
• Thorough follow through on all task responsibilities
• Meticulous record keeping and representation of reliable data
• A “Can Do” and positive attitude and have excellent customer service and communication skills
• Support others and apply skills to make team contributions