Construction Project Assistant Jobs in Virginia, MN

Description The Construction Project Manager is responsible for the successful planning, execution, and delivery of construction projects, with a primary focus on healthcare, and an integrated emphasis on higher education environments. This role serves as the client's day-to-day representative and trusted advisor, leading multiple projects through all phases from feasibility and design through construction and occupancy. The ideal candidate brings strong healthcare-sector experience—ideally including healthcare facilities within higher education campuses—along with excellent communication skills and the ability to manage complex projects while balancing schedule, budget, quality, and stakeholder expectations in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Core Responsibilities Serve as a key contributor to client relationship management, supporting Directors in retaining and expanding existing engagements and pursuing new opportunities. Support business development efforts through proposal development, interview participation, and opportunity responses. Identify opportunities to expand services within healthcare and higher education client relationships. Assist leadership in meeting annual practice goals by supporting utilization targets, backlog growth, and profitable project execution. Lead assigned project teams in establishing and driving toward defined project objectives and key results (OKRs). Represent the firm internally and externally with professionalism, integrity, and a strong service-oriented mindset. Travel as required to support project, client, and team needs. Operations Manage day-to-day project activities across all phases, from feasibility and design through construction and occupancy. Serve as the client's primary day-to-day point of contact and trusted advisor. Lead and coordinate all aspects of project delivery, including scope, schedule, budget, cost control, cash flow, quality, procurement, communications, risk management, and stakeholder coordination. Maintain primary responsibility for project schedules and budgets; proactively manage risks and recommend corrective actions as needed. Administer contracts, change management, and project billing in accordance with contractual and firm requirements. Manage and lead multiple concurrent projects and multidisciplinary project teams. Ensure consistent quality control of deliverables and adherence to firm standards. Proactively escalated project, operational, or client concerns to assigned Director as appropriate. Ensure compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations, safety requirements, and company policies. Promote a culture of safety both in-house and on-site, in alignment with corporate safety policies. Support cross-functional collaboration to achieve shared project and practice goals. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications & Competencies Bachelor's degree and 8 years of related experience, a Master's degree and 6 years of related experience, or 11 years of related experience and no degree. Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects simultaneously in a consulting or owner's representative environment. Strong experience delivering healthcare projects required; experience with healthcare facilities on higher education campuses strongly preferred. Experience delivering higher education projects strongly preferred. Proven ability to manage client relationships and lead project teams effectively. Demonstrated leadership skills with experience mentoring and overseeing direct reports. Ability to work independently while effectively taking direction from senior leadership. Knowledge & Skills Strong understanding of construction project delivery, including budgeting, scheduling, cost control, contract administration, and risk management. Experience managing projects in occupied or sensitive environments (e.g., active hospitals, academic medical centers, higher education campuses). Excellent written and verbal communication skills with clients, consultants, contractors, and internal teams. Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and perform consistently under tight deadlines and high-pressure conditions. High emotional intelligence and a collaborative, team-oriented approach. Proficiency with standard business software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Adobe). Working knowledge of scheduling tools such as Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project preferred. Familiarity with construction project management platforms such as Procore, Newforma, Bluebeam, or similar systems preferred. Strong technology and document management capabilities. Benefits & Compensation At VERTEX, we invest in top talent with a competitive total compensation package designed to reward performance and support long-term success. Total compensation includes a base salary and a performance-based discretionary bonus program. Our comprehensive benefits package offers multiple healthcare and dental plan options, company-paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability coverage, ensuring peace of mind for you and your family. We offer a 401(k) plan with immediate matching and full vesting, Flexible Spending Accounts, a robust Employee Assistance Program, and a suite of exclusive perks that enhance everyday life. The salary ranges for this role are as follows: $79,000 - $192,000 USD annually (Geographical Tier A – sample locations: Irvine CA, Middlesex NJ, Tacoma WA, Boston, Alexandria) $73,000 - $176,000 USD annually (Geographical Tier B – sample locations: Baltimore, Chicago, Anchorage, Portland) $66,000 - $160,000 USD annually (Geographical Tier C – sample locations: Atlanta, Charlotte, Cincinnati, Miami) $63,000 - $152,000 USD annually (Geographical Tier D – sample locations: Mississippi, Mobile AL, Bowling Green KY, Tulsa) Time away matters, so we provide a generous paid time off program, including vacation, sick time, and paid holidays (with prorated options for eligible part-time employees). VERTEX offers a "Lifetime of Learning" program, tuition reimbursement and personalized support for employees pursuing advanced education. #J-18808-Ljbffr