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Assistant Project Manager

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davisconstruction logoDavisconstruction · Headquarters - Rockville, MD
ContractOn-site2w ago
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About the role

The Assistant Project Manager / Project Manager I is responsible for assisting the project team with the daily management, coordination, and execution of the construction process. This role will assist with safety management, quality, cost management, contracting, scheduling, estimating, bidding and contract administration function to ensure successful completion of the project, both timely and within budget.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field or equivalent
  • construction experience
  • General Contracting experience
  • Minimum of two (2) years previous construction experience
  • Knowledge of principles and practices of engineering and construction project management, including safety standards
  • Demonstrated ability to understand and learn technical systems and processes
  • Ability to effectively mentor junior team members
  • Project management and scheduling software experience
  • Some sustainable building experience (such as LEED certified projects) or knowledge of sustainable building practices
  • Certifications / accreditations (CPR / First Aid, OSHA 30-hour, WELL, ILFI, LEED) preferred
  • TECHNICAL JOB KNOWLEDGE:
  • Prepares cost estimates, generates scopes of work, and prepares preliminary schedules and site logistics
  • Prepares subcontract agreements, purchase orders, and assists in the issuance of change proposals and change orders
  • Creates and manages quality control and deficiency logs using software
  • Maintains a complete, current, and accurate set of contract documents and "as-builts"
  • Enforces the DAVIS Safety program and participates in safety walks
  • Assists in the management of the project closeout process, including preparing and completing project closeout checklists and managing the project punch list process
  • Works effectively within the team and promotes a collaborative environment with owners, property managers, design team members, co-workers, trade partners, vendors, and other contractors
  • Leads trade partner preconstruction, progress, and coordination meetings
  • Mentors and assists junior team members; may have formal supervisory responsibilities
  • Provides and uses subcontractor qualification reports to assess trade partner performance
  • Assists in monthly project owner invoicing, including trade partner invoicing reviews and material invoicing reviews
  • CORE COMPETENCIES FOR THE ROLE:
  • Autonomy + Accountability
  • Uses best practices and knowledge of internal or external business issues to improve products and services
  • Works independently, receives minimal guidance
  • Accountable for own work and possibly others on the team
  • Business Impact
  • Impacts own team, adjacent teams, and potentially across the company
  • Decisions are made with minimal guidance and may affect the success of the department / revenue group
  • Contributes to strategic market sector / department business development planning
  • Talent Development
  • Serves as a lead for the team, leading small projects
  • May have formal supervisory responsibilities
  • Provides subject matter guidance to team members with less experience
  • Problem Solving + Resiliency
  • Provides solutions to problems in situations that are atypical or infrequently occurring based on practice and existing precedents or procedures
  • Gathers and analyzes data to identify and solve problems that arise with little or no precedent
  • DAVIS CORE VALUES:
  • TRUST
  • Excellence in Service - Fulfilling our clients' highest expectations
  • Inclusion - Ensuring a culture of respect and acceptance, where all employees have a sense of purpose and belonging
  • Integrity - Exhibiting honesty and fairness while holding ourselves accountable for our actions
  • Building Relationships - Creating and maintaining strong partnerships through leadership, creative solutions and hard work
  • T he base salary (or hourly) range for this position is

Benefits

Health insurance401(k)Performance bonusParental leave

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