Assistant Project Manager

Job Summary

The Assistant Project Manager (APM) collaborates with the Project Superintendent (PS) to guide a project from turnover through construction, close-out, and final billing. This role ensures adherence to NELCO processes, procedures, safety standards, and budget requirements, ultimately delivering projects to clients’ satisfaction. The APM initiates, manages, and controls all project documentation, providing continuous Project Management support throughout the construction process, including punch list and closeout.

Essential Functions & Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Project Services (PS) to analyze projects, determine scope, develop project schedule requirements, and coordinate purchasing and installation to ensure successful project delivery within budget and on schedule.

• Work with design partners, leading efforts to ensure that design timelines and proper scope are incorporated into project documents.

• Collaborate with the project team to establish the Construction Management Plan (CMP) and ensure that PS establishes a safe and healthy work environment on all projects, meeting or exceeding NELCO Corporate EH&S policies.

• Initiate and develop the Operational Job Budget for approval by the Project Executive.

• Collaborate with PS to develop the initial project schedule and provide updates as necessary.

• Follow established ISO policies and procedures.

• Review and establish priorities with a Project Executive.

• Review and interpret project scope and requirements for subcontractor performance based on project specifications, plans, and drawings.

• Ability to establish logs and track throughout the duration of the project for the following items: Submittals

o RFI’s

o PCO’s

o Owner Change Orders

o P&D (Purchase & Delivery for long lead items)

• Verify job readiness and coordinate material installation with PS to ensure efficient, safe, and timely completion.

• Positively influences the overall success and profitability of projects.

• Collaborate with other Division personnel to establish, set, and achieve goals, developing new methods, techniques, systems, and ideas to enhance Company performance.

• Work closely with PS for material acquisition.

• Ensure adherence to Quality Management System (QMS) policies and procedures throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications, Skills & Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field required (i.e., Civil or Industrial Engineering Architectural); Master Builder program knowledge preferred

• Prior experience in the construction industry preferred

• Strong organizational and solid management skills

• Effective oral and written communication skills

• Analytical skills and strong attention to detail

• Excellent time management and multi-tasking abilities; deadline-driven

• Ability to assist field personnel with day-to-day duties

• Excellent administrative and organizational skills

• Experience with computerized systems used in construction project administration, Timberline a plus

• Working knowledge and skill in the use of Microsoft Office applications

• Willingness to travel from time to time

Physical Demands/Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the individual is frequently required to move about inside the office to access filing cabinets, office machinery, etc. Constantly operates a computer and other standard office equipment such as copy machines, phones, photocopiers, fax machines and computer printers. The staff member in this position frequently communicates internally and externally; must be able to exchange accurate information via phone, email, and/or in person. Specific vision abilities apply including close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.

This position operates in a clerical office setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to do this job. The above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required.

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job