Retail Construction Assistant Project Manager

Job Description
Develop, update and monitor job progress, including scheduling, estimating and budgeting to ensure that construction of project parallels with schedule.

Perform quantity take off(s), cost estimates and bid solicitation.

Provide research options and regulation information as required.

Purchase and coordinate the delivery of certain materials for the project(s) ensuring optimum prices, quality and conformance to specifications and budget.

Reviews and approves invoices and change orders.

Negotiate with subcontractors and vendors for specific trades ensuring that all scope is encompassed.

Review vendor and subcontractor shop drawing submittals for construction as directed by the supervisor.

Relocate to specific job sites (if required) in order to become familiar with procurement and construction practices.

Attend weekly job site meetings. Assist in the preparation of various reports to assist in the successful management of the project(s), such as: monthly red files, progress analysis/schedules, billings and status reports.

Assist in the organization and maintenance of job files to ensure continuity of work flow. Submit verbal and written reports on project status to supervisor.

Communicate effectively with customer, direct consultants and subcontractors on the project(s).

Responsible for the communication, implementation and enforcement of company's safety program on site.

Other duties may be assigned.

Required Skills
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university preferred and a minimum of three years related experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this position, the team member is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands and arms, reach, and talk or hear. They are regularly required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch. Must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 lbs, and occasionally lift or move up to 100lbs. Specific vision abilities include accurate near and distant vision.
Frequently in a normal office environment where noise level is moderate and temperature/humidity is controlled. Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, and outside weather conditions. May be exposed to high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, extreme cold and/or heat, risk of electrical shock, explosives and vibrations. Noise level on the job site is normally
moderate to loud. Overtime may be required. Some travel may be required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Indirectly supervises the activities of subcontractors and field personnel.

Required Experience
Experience must include:
-Strong customer service skills
-Must have the ability to meet deadlines
-Ability to review costs, estimate and monitor budgets
-Process Change Orders and follow-up with Client prior to commencing work
-Coordinate all communication for field and/or schedule changes with Client
-Assist client, superintendent and subcontractor with field questions or problems
-Communicate project expectations for all phases
-Review all project requirements with Client and Subcontractors via written correspondence and regular on site meetings
-Monitor Superintendent(s) to insure client satisfaction
-Perform walk-through with Client, Landlord and Superintendents
-Ability to work with City Inspectors
-Outstanding management skills
-Strong computers skills

Job Type: Full-time

Gray is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes everyone to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.