Assistant Project Manager

S.C. Swiderski, LLC is a regional leader in providing quality housing with professional service. As a fully integrated company, all areas of the business work together to deliver the SCS Difference. The company designs, plans, constructs, owns, and manages its real estate portfolio and operates a full-service real estate brokerage. The company attributes its success to their ability to listen to clients, focus on continuous improvement, develop their team, and operate with integrity. S.C. Swiderski has housing locations throughout the State of Wisconsin and continues to expand by investing in its people, processes, and properties. S.C. Swiderski demonstrates innovation, quality, and pride that one can expect from a Made in Wisconsin certified company. The company embraces its Wisconsin roots and is committed to providing support to the local communities it serves.

JOB TITLE: Assistant Project Manager

CLASSIFICATION: Salaried - Exempt - Full Time

REPORTS TO: Senior Project Manager

EFFECTIVE DATE: 8/10/2023

OBJECTIVE: Support the overall construction project from conception to completion. Collaborate with the staff required to produce a complete bid, budget, negotiate contracts, contract all sub-contractors required, schedule and manage the project.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Work with acquisitions, engineers, and architect on project plans
• Send project to bid, select contractors, negotiate bid price if required, send out contracts and generate final budget
• Explain contract, specification, and technical information in a clear concise manner
• Develop a construction schedule, with project deliverables, and milestones
• Keep within budget constraints using professional negotiation techniques to ensure budget adherence
• Ensure all work is carried out to specific standards, building codes, guidelines, and regulations
• Support Project Managers with construction project progress and provide reports on timeline, progress, and adjustments
• Obtain building permits, licenses, and meet code regulations
• Manage material inventory and equipment
• Able to build solid relationships with team members, vendors, and customers
• Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

REQUIRED:

• Construction management, building science, engineering degree or equivalent experience is required
• Must have valid driver’s license with reliable transportation to and from the job site to conduct regular site checks of work progress and ensure proper safety standards are being met
• OSHA 10 certification or the ability to obtain one in 90 days
• Advanced in Microsoft Office applications and project management software
• 1 years proven work experience as a project coordinator with technical field knowledge, project management; administrative and construction processes
• Overall working knowledge of construction processes to identify issues as well as be able to develop resolution of the issues.
• Working knowledge of the construction contracts, permitting and project scheduling
• Ability to manage time effectively to manage multiple projects concurrently
• Outstanding communication and negotiation skills

PREFERRED:

• 2-3+ years’ field experience in residential or commercial construction field
• Actively pursuing continuing education or certification in Project Management once eligible

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs.
• Ability to sit at a computer desk for long periods of time
• Clear speaking and adequate hearing sufficient to communicate effectively and respond appropriately in-person and/or on the telephone

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

This position requires the ability to work 40 – 45 hours per week during normal business hours of Monday – Friday, with occasional hours outside out of that range as business necessitates. Site visits and occasional travel required with this position Incumbent must have good organizational skills, be self-motivated, possess good time management skills and can communicate with people on all levels.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Most of this position is in a professional corporate office setting dealing with our Pre-Development Department, Architect, Executive Management, Ownership, and customers. Occasional in-state travel to active jobsites is required with this position.

OTHER DUTIES: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee fo