Assistant Project Manager (Howard S. Wright)

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Summary

Howard S. Wright, a Balfour Beatty Company in Seattle, WA is seeking an Assistant Project Manager. The Assistant Project Manager is responsible for assisting the Project Manager in managing all administrative and technical requirements for construction projects. Assists in all activities related to contract administration, change orders, submittals, procurement, project financials set-up and updates, and schedule to ensure projects are completed in a quality, profitable, safe, sustainable, and timely manner. Maintain constant focus on meeting/exceeding customer needs and expectations by supporting the Project Manager in all aspects of assigned projects. 30 hours of OSHA training once every four years.

Project Financial Responsibilities

Assists Project Manager to determine resources needed - people, tools, equipment, materials and internal services for each project. Collaborate with Project Manager to decide how and when those needs will be met and by whom.

Preconstruction Services

Assists with Preconstruction Services to prepare, review, and monitor information and reports related to all costs involved in assigned projects.

Assists Project Manager with construction schedule and an organization and responsibilities matrix at the start of each project.

Assists with creating and managing project budgets.

Assists in preparing bid packages and subcontract scopes of work; set up subcontractor pre-work meeting, keep minutes and follow up.

Complies with requirements of owner contracts (such as bonds, fees, notifications, schedules, reporting, and costs).

Project Start-up and Scheduling

Assists Project Manager in defining responsibilities for processing submittals including taking ownership of more difficult trades in cases of limited staff.

Confirms all required paperwork from subcontractors and suppliers is completed at appropriately designated times before and during the project.

Establishes relationships and communication tools as needed with suppliers and other key people to verify all materials, supplies, tools, equipment, and personnel are obtained and/or delivered when necessary.

Ensures project site and company assets are secure, and maintain a safe and respectful working environment at all times by implementing safety, EEO, risk management, training, and quality control programs. Assists in implementing and facilitating project specific SAP.

Communicates with all suppliers and subcontractors to be certain they understand performance standards related to predetermined schedules or plans and specifications. If performance problems occur, coordinate with the Project Manager regarding the appropriate actions to take with the subcontractor.

Project Administration, Operations, Coordination and Close-out

Attend all mandatory periodic planning, progress, and close out meetings with project staff and other key people on project concerns, problems, and unexpected situations that may arise with subcontractors, suppliers, customer changes, etc.

Compare progress to schedule, compare actual versus estimated cost, check compliance with plans and specifications, review any problems, and verify the quality of work being performed meets contract specifications and Balfour Beatty Construction guidelines.

Complete a time impact analysis for each change proposal for submittal to the owner; coordinate with Project Manager and Scheduling Director.