Entry Level Assistant Project Manager Jobs in Ridgeland, MS

About You
Are you a client focused construction professional with excellent communication skills? Do you have a ‘can do’ attitude and an unwavering commitment to excellence? If this sounds like you, then you should mull over a career with Mullins Mechanical.

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to join our team. As a Project Manager, you play a key role in the success of Mullins Mechanical by ensuring successful completion of construction projects. The work location for this position will be based on assignment to a project location.

Our Commitment
Our commitment to excellence in safety, quality, customer service, and professionalism has earned us a top-notch reputation in the industry. Built on client relationships, our project teams are committed to providing services with integrity that will uphold our prestige within the industry.

We realize that our greatest asset is our people. We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages that include medical, dental, vision, life, disability, paid holidays, paid vacation, and 401K.

Responsibilities

• Development and management of all project documentation
• Schedule and lead project hand-off meetings to ensure important job information is gathered before proceeding into construction phase
• Prepare construction budget by studying plans and specifications and identifying and projecting costs for each scope/item/division; convert estimates into cost budgets and verify cost code accuracy
• Obtain appropriate permits
• Finalize Schedule of Values for owner billing
• Build and actively manage the project schedule with the field supervisors
• Complete job number request forms and submit to accounting for job number assignment
• Prepare electronic timesheet to match cost code breakdown
• Ensure project financial success by establishing and managing project schedules and budgets, preparing and reporting monthly on job cost, and actively work to ensure project profitability
• Develop and write subcontracts and purchase orders as required including negotiating terms, price, deliveries, and restock fees
• Contractually manage subcontractors
• Submit new vendor/subcontractor form to AP prior to job start
• Prepare material status log and update continually
• Collect and organize submittals and product samples for approval as needed
• Prepare productivity tracking logs and update daily
• Prepare/review daily pipe and structural weld reports/inspection reports for tracking purposes
• Prepare PMIs (internal running punch list) and review with construction team
• Create and distribute RFIs for information and clarification of project specifics
• Prepare monthly project billing and/or invoices
• Submit credit card receipts weekly (Refer to the Corporate Credit Card Agreement)
• Resolve cost discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information
• Collaboratively price, negotiate, and formalize all changes in project scope
• Provide adequate Notices of Delay to Owners, General Contractors, and Sub-Contractors to document external schedule impacts
• Work collaboratively with Assistant Project Managers and Superintendents on their requests for resources as required to meet project schedules
• Hire field personnel as needed and work with HR to schedule onboarding of personnel
• Ensure client satisfaction while balancing competing demands among scope, time, and cost
• Review time sheets for accuracy and submit to HR/Payroll for processing
• Conduct direct report employee reviews annually or more often if needed
• Manage safety, quality, and productivity of the project
• Prepare/review safety and quality incident reports and submit to HR
• Submit employee reprimand, termination, and request off forms to HR
• Approve invoices in accounting software weekly
• Ensure jobsite remains clean and orderly
• Update Opportunity Project Tracking Form and submit to CRM Manager

Qualifications

• Previous work experience in project management or BS/BA degree in Building Science, Engineering, Construction Management, or another related field
• PMP, CCM, or an equivalent certification would be considered an asset
• Design/Build experience would be considered an asset
• OSHA 30, First Aid and CPR Training
• Extensive work experience managing budgets for construction projects
• Excellent knowledge of construction materials and equipment
• Highly organized
• Previous experience in a leadership role with strong and proven leadership skills
• Knowledge of MS Office Suite
• Knowledge of construction safety and quality standards
• Understanding of construction management processes
• Ability to work collaboratively and plan ahead
• Familiarity with construction and project management software programs
• Ability to budget, schedule, negotiate, and control costs
• High degree of familiarity with contract and subcontract documents, terms, and conditions
• Conflict resolution and conflict management experience
• Excellent time management ability
• Ability to multitask with a strong understanding of core manager duties
• Excellent communication skills and interpersonal abilities