Design Assistant Project Manager Jobs in Colorado

Founded in 1972, Saunders Construction provides integrated construction management, general contracting (CM/GC) and commercial real estate development services to a variety of market types in the Rocky Mountain region. Our values are why we exist and the cornerstone of all our decisions. Our reputation and relationships are based on Care, Collaboration, Commitment and Community. Ranked as one of the largest contractors in Colorado, Saunders has over $8 billion in successful projects encompassing a diverse portfolio of work across 18 market types.

In addition, Saunders is dedicated to corporate social responsibility (CSR). CSR at Saunders recognizes that investing in our people, focusing on safety, improving business processes, and reducing environmental impact adds value in our industry.

Purpose of the Role 

The Assistant Project Manager will provide overall administrative and technical management on construction project sites from bid preparation through final acceptance by client.

Functions / Duties

• Provide initial client contact to assess scope of work and resources required to successfully complete project
• Supervise total construction effort to ensure project is constructed in accordance with design, budget and schedule.
• Interfacing with client representatives, AE representatives, other contractors, etc.
• Plan, coordinate and supervise onsite functions (scheduling, engineering, material control, and may provide day-to-day direction of onsite administrative staff in accounting, purchasing, etc.)
• Oversite of craft employees and/or other contractors as required by the contract
• Provide technical assistance, i.e., interpretation of drawings, recommending construction methods and equipment, etc., as required. Initiate and maintain extra work estimating and issuance of change orders
• Assume responsibility for productivity of crafts, efficient use of materials & equipment, and contractual performance of the project

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities / Qualifications / Experience

• Four year engineering degree, construction management degree or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience
• Minimum of five years of project management, estimating, and/or craft supervision experience in the construction industry
• Excellent communication, organizational and supervisory skills essential
• Thorough working knowledge of general construction materials, processes and systems
• Advanced blue print reading, working knowledge of UBC and OSHA safety practices. Construction sequencing and scheduling
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations

Physical Demands

The following are some of the physical demands commonly associated with this position:

• Spends approximately 50% of the time sitting, and 50% of the time either standing or walking while on the job
• Occasionally* lifts up to 50 lbs, when moving project binders, office supplies or files, and may stoop, kneel, crouch, and balance while performing these same functions
• Occasionally required to climb, crawl, stoop and negotiate ladders, stairs or other routes at and within project sites in order to fulfill duties
• Constantly uses verbal and auditory capacity enabling interpersonal communication as well as communication through automated devices such as E-Mail, telephone and radio
• Constantly employs eye, hand and finger coordination enabling the use of office machinery such as computer keyboard
• Constantly utilizes full scope of visual capacity to travel to project sites and observe/verify project progress in addition to operating automated office equipment

Constantly

Activity exists more than 2/3 of the time.

Frequently

Activity exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Occasionally

Activity exists less the 1/3 of the time.

Saunders Construction's Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Section 125 Plan
• 401k Plan / Safe Harbor plan
• Paid Time Off
• Bonus Program
• Employer Paid Term Life Insurance
• FAMLI Leave
• Employer Paid Long Term Disability

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