Assistant Project Manager / Estimator - Commercial Construction

Assistant Project Manager / Estimator - Commercial Construction

Job Description

Overview

The Assistant Commercial Construction Project Manager / Estimator (“APM”) supports the Commercial Project Manager in estimation, and the oversight of many of the duties and tasks that must be accomplished relating to construction, renovation, or restructuring of a property.   The APM must be organized and able to work with sub-contractors and other employees, particularly Commercial Superintendents.  The position requires an understanding of each phase of the construction process, and must possess the ability to communicate with architects, clients, vendors, and employees.  This position requires extensive experience in all areas of construction.  The APM must also be able to multitask and help manage sub-contractors and staff on multiple project sites.  

Responsibilities

• Estimate prospective projects; review bid documents, develop scopes of work and estimate third party and own-force resources that will be required to complete the project.
• Prepare documentation such as scope of work, contracts, purchase orders, and budgets. 
• Help organize and manage staff, contractors, and schedules for construction projects.
• Assist with reporting, including project progress, tracking metrics, and updating equipment logs. 
• Provide administrative support to on-site Supervisor (Superintendent), to ensure project is completed on schedule and within budget.
• Work with superintendents to plan, organize and direct Construction activities.
• Work with Construction Project Manager and contract administrator to manage financial aspects of contracts to protect company’s interest and simultaneously maintain good relationship with customer. 
• Adhere to policies, procedures and performance standards consistent with company policy and contract specifications. 

(This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive but rather to indicate the kinds of work that will be required in this position.  Furthermore, it is not intended to limit, or in any way modify, the rights of any supervisor to assign, direct, and contract work of staff under his/her supervision.   The use of a particular illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties, not mentioned, that are of a similar level or difficulty.  The company’s needs may dictate the assignment of additional or differing responsibilities.)

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• 3 years minimum commercial construction management experience, 5 years preferred
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and Project
• Available for on-call, early morning or late hours handling project needs
• Full-Time position 40+ hours per week (8AM-5PM)
• Travel to and from multiple job sites
• Valid Driver’s License
• Be able to pass a drug test
• Be able to pass background check

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

The employee is required to drive, sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. 

Benefits

• Accelerated PTO accrual plan
• Paid Holidays
• Retirement Plan
• Group Insurance

Mitch Cox Construction, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.