Assistant Project Manager - Construction in Washington DC at GPAC

Job Description

Assistant Project Manager - Commercial Construction

If you want to take pride in the work you do, be valued for your contributions to the team effort, have a lasting career in construction, be inspired every day, and have fun with your colleagues, we are looking for you. An award-winning and nationally recognized General Contractor is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to join their team.

The Position

The Assistant Project Manager will be involved with championing a team environment and helping to oversee and manage the construction process from the pre-construction phase through closeout. Some specific responsibilities will include:

• Setting up project files and coordinating the flow of information (e.g. specifications, plans, transmittals, purchase orders, changes, etc.)
• Drafting and finalizing subcontracts and change orders to be reviewed and executed by the project managers
• Updating logs for subcontracts, purchase orders, certificates of insurance, potential and actual change orders and plans
• Scheduling and tracking delivery of materials/supplies and equipment ensuring expected on-time delivery to our project sites
• Preparing closeout documents, subcontractor warranties, supplier warranties, operation and maintenance manuals, as-built drawings and other items specific to the client, and conducting closeouts in a timely manner
• Attending meetings to discuss project status, subcontracts, purchase orders, open items and other job-related tasks

The Opportunity

As an Assistant Project Manager, you will have the opportunity to:

• Work closely with, and learn from, the organization's project managers and other senior team members
• Suggest and establish new processes and practices that will help bring additional efficiencies to the organization and its clients

The Candidate 's Background

We are seeking an individual whose background includes:

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Construction Management, Engineering or other related field
• Strong knowledge of the construction industry including construction contracts, material, equipment, project scheduling and oversight, and financial acumen
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment; an ability to multi-task effectively; an ability to maintain attention to detail
• Strong written and oral communication, and negotiation skills

Benefits include

• Industry-leading compensation and benefits plan
• Lucrative bonus program

If you are ready to take the next step and further your construction career...APPLY NOW!

If you're interested in this position apply online, or submit your resume and project list to kenna.warren@gogpac.com.

All inquiries are strictly confidential.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States for the past 29 years. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.