Assistant Project Manager

B. Tait Builders is a family owned and operated General Contractor and Construction Management firm based out of Pennsauken, NJ. The company was founded in 1980. Our project sizes range from $100,000.00-$20,000,000+ and vary between design-build, plan spec, general construction, and construction management

With our ever-increasing sales and projects, we are currently seeking a Construction Assistant Project Manager to join our team! You will oversee project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and implementation.

Responsibilities:

· Providing general administrative support for Project Management team regarding various items in department and project workflow.

· Completion of administrative duties including digital and physical filing, data input, log-keeping, and drafting documents as assigned by project management.

· Updating job files (Box & Procore) as new documents are distributed, and distributing documents to subcontractors/vendors, design team, and client as necessary.

· Creating, reviewing, and updating submittal logs, change order logs, and RFI responses while working with Project Manager to ensure updates are accurate.

· Attending department meetings and updating team on progress and/or status of project related items in project management workflow.

· Attending project debriefs with estimating team to review new projects awarded.

· Attending onsite meetings on an as-needed basis to review project status with Project Management team members.

· Collaborating with project manager in reviewing all project documents including plans, specifications, vendor quotes and scopes of work as well as bid docs turned over from estimating team on awarded projects.

· Utilization of Procore, Excel, Microsoft Office Suite, and Quickbooks as well as updating systems as required by project workflow.

· Obtaining, reviewing, and distributing submittals to design team for review with Project Manager’s oversight. Obtaining reviewed submittals and distributing to vendor/sub and following up as necessary with review comments and required resubmissions.

· Collaborating with Project Manager and superintendent for material ordering, tracking, and logistics when needed.

· Obtaining all permit-related documents & submitting to municipalities for review. Following up for review comments and permit release. Communicating with subcontractors and design team any discrepancies and/or feedback regarding re-submissions if required.

· Obtaining load data information for electric and gas utilities and submitting to the proper authority for utility requests.

· Monitoring and tracking technology equipment distributed throughout operations team (maintain log of who has what – phone, laptop etc)

· Completion of various business process related assignments delegated by Project Managers, Operations Managers, and ownership outside of active project scope.

· Corresponding via phone and email with vendors/subs, clients, design teams as required to obtain information, provide project updates, and resolve administrative issues as needed.

· Collaborating with superintendents and Project Managers to obtain all necessary documentation for inspections, utility applications, soil conservation etc. and any other necessary measures in project(s) jurisdictions in order to obtain CO for client.

· Obtaining, compiling, reviewing and distributing closeout documents and warranty related items. Reviewing closeout documents with Project Manager and superintendent for accuracy and completeness.

Qualifications:

• Organized
• Motivated
• Team and goal oriented
• Previous experience in construction management or other related fields
• Familiarity with construction management software (Procore)
• 1+ years experience with construction permit process a a big plus
• Ability to read architectural, structural, MEP and civil plans
• Deadline and detail-oriented
• Must have a valid drivers’ license and clean driving record
• MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) experience is a must
• Bachelors degree, or equivalent experience is preferred

Incentives

• Competitive salary & benefits
• Health Insurance with Life Insurance, Dental and Vision
• Paid Vacation & paid holidays
• 401k match and/or profit sharing
• Performance bonuses
• Room for growth and potential PM position, transition to other departments if desired

Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• Pennsauken, NJ 08110 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Pennsauken, NJ 08110: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person