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Freelance Assistant Project Manager Jobs in Colorado

Harris

Assistant Project Manager

Aurora, CO · On-site

$61K - $91K/yr

Your role as an Assistant Project Manager As an Assistant Project Manager, you will provide project management support during all phases of HVAC construction to ensure project standards, budget ...

Beck Group

Assistant Project Manager

Denver, CO · On-site

$75 - $110/hr

As the Assistant Project Manager, you will support the team leader on project management duties and responsibilities including preconstruction, procurement, contract administration and closeout ...

U.S. Engineering

Assistant Project Manager

Denver, CO · On-site

$80K - $113K/yr

Join us! Assistant Project Manager U.S. Engineering Construction is national construction project execution reimagined. We drive innovation in off-site manufacturing, specialty prefabrication ...

Convergint-4

Assistant Project Manager

Centennial, CO · On-site

$71 - $107/hr

As an Assistant Project Manager, you are a part of a dynamic team that allows you to grow as Convergint grows. For information about how we use your personal information, please see our Colleague ...

Loenbro

Assistant Project Manager

Centennial, CO · On-site

Assistant Project Manager Company: Loenbro, LLC Business Unit/Department: Project Management Location: Centennial, CO On-site Reports to: Regional Manager Employment Type: Full-Time FLSA ...

Loenbro

Assistant Project Manager

Centennial, CO · On-site

Assistant Project Manager Company: Loenbro, LLC Business Unit/Department: Project Management Location: Centennial, CO On-site Reports to: Regional Manager Employment Type: Full-Time FLSA ...

Harris Company

Assistant Project Manager

Aurora, CO · On-site

$62K - $93K/yr

As an Assistant Project Manager, you will provide project management support during all phases of HVAC construction to ensure project standards, budget, deadlines and communications are maintained.

Harris Company

Assistant Project Manager

Aurora, CO

$62K - $93K/yr

As an Assistant Project Manager, you will provide project management support during all phases of HVAC construction to ensure project standards, budget, deadlines and communications are maintained.

Lightsource

Assistant Project Manager

Denver, CO · On-site

$110K - $130K/yr

Summary The Assistant Project Manager is a key member of the project team, responsible for supporting the planning, procurement coordination, monitoring, and supervision of contracts throughout the ...

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What is a freelance assistant project manager?

Freelance Assistant Project Managers are independent professionals who support project managers in organizing, coordinating, and executing projects without being tied to a single employer. They typically help with scheduling, documentation, stakeholder communication, and tracking project progress. Working on a freelance basis allows them to take on multiple projects for different clients, offering flexibility and diverse experience. Their role is crucial in ensuring that projects run smoothly and deadlines are met, especially in fast-paced or dynamic environments.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a freelance assistant project manager?

To thrive as a Freelance Assistant Project Manager, you need strong organizational, time management, and project coordination skills, often supported by a relevant degree or project management coursework. Familiarity with project management tools like Asana, Trello, or Microsoft Project, and knowledge of methodologies such as Agile or Scrum, are typically required. Excellent communication, adaptability, and proactive problem-solving help you excel in collaborating with diverse teams and handling shifting project priorities. These skills ensure projects are delivered efficiently, client expectations are met, and potential issues are resolved quickly in a dynamic freelance environment.

What are some common challenges faced by freelance assistant project managers, and how can they be addressed?

Freelance assistant project managers often face challenges such as adapting quickly to different client workflows, managing remote collaboration with multiple stakeholders, and maintaining clear communication across dispersed teams. To address these challenges, it's important to establish strong onboarding processes, utilize project management tools for transparency, and set clear expectations with clients from the outset. Additionally, proactively scheduling regular check-ins can help ensure alignment and prevent misunderstandings.

What is the difference between Freelance Assistant Project Manager vs Freelance Project Coordinator?

AspectFreelance Assistant Project ManagerFreelance Project Coordinator
ResponsibilitiesSupports project planning, manages schedules, assists in resource allocationCoordinates tasks, communicates with team, tracks project progress
Required SkillsBasic project management, communication, organizationCommunication, organization, task tracking
CertificationsPM-related certifications (e.g., CAPM) beneficialNot typically required
Work EnvironmentSupports project managers, often in various industriesWorks closely with teams, often in event, marketing, or IT projects

While both roles involve supporting project activities, the Freelance Assistant Project Manager has a broader scope in project planning and management support, often requiring some certifications. The Freelance Project Coordinator focuses more on task coordination and communication, with less emphasis on formal project management credentials.

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Assistant Project Manager

W.E. O'Neil Construction

Littleton, CO • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 22 days ago

Job description

The primary function of the Assistant Project Manager is to assist the project team with the administration and management of all activities associated with the construction project. As an Assistant Project Manager, you may also be assigned the overall responsibility for a smaller project where appropriate.
The duties, responsibilities and attributes of the Assistant Project Manager typically include, but are not limited to:
Technical Skills
  •  Capable of successfully supervising a project with a project budget range of $1M - $10M, under various delivery methods, diversity in market sectors and varying complexities
  •  Assist with job office set up
  • Work closely with the Project Manager and Estimator during the preconstruction phase assisting with the GMP process and input on General Conditions
  • Vet assigned scopes of work during the preconstruction phase (Estimating)
  • Clearly understands the concept of Budget vs. Cost and how it relates to the project Abstract and the monthly cost reconciliation
  • Assist in the documentation of all claims and litigation
  • Cash Flow Projections and Forecasting Costs
  • Assist the Project Manager or be solely responsible for writing certain scopes of work, preparing exhibits, the preparation of subcontracts and Purchase Orders with PM / PX direction and oversight
  • Assist the Project Manager with cost control measures:
  • Prepare External Change Order Requests, which get submitted to the Owner
  • Manage and audit the Subcontractor Tracking Logs
  • Manage Subcontractor Monthly Invoicing
  • Prepare Pay Applications for submission
  • Prepare Purchase Orders (as needed)
  • Negotiate Change Orders with subcontractors
  • Assist the Project Manager or be solely responsible for problem resolution pertaining to a specific project issue on the majority of issues
  • Assist the Superintendent(s) in implementing the project safety program
  • Work closely with the APE, PE or SPE in the initial set up of CMiC, i.e. Submittal Log Registry
  • Oversee the APE, PE and SPE to ensure Submittal Logs are current in CMiC and the submittal process is being managed properly with the subcontractors and design team
  • Assist the project team with the initial set up of PlanGrid to organize the contract documents for the teams use
  • Oversee the APE, PE and SPE to ensure RFI Logs are current in CMiC and distributed to all of the appropriate subcontractors
  • Oversee the APE, PE and SPE to ensure RFI's are properly posted to PlanGrid and maintain the accuracy of the projects as-builts
  • Manage the associated PE's and SPE's to ensure the projects Material Procurement Log is being properly maintained and that required material deliveries correspond with the projects P6 schedule
  • Oversee the contract close out process (O&M manuals, As-Builts, etc.)
  • Represent WEO at Owner, Subcontractor and coordination meetings
  • Attend project meetings and assist in the preparation / distribution of meeting minutes
  • Review meeting minutes for accuracy and content prior to distribution
  • Create and organize all closeout binders
  • Attend and participate in WEO Quarterly Risk Management (QRM) Trainings
  • Participate in WEO networking events
  • Participate in all PM Round Tables
 Management Skills
  •  Work closely with the APE(s), PE(s) and SPE(s) that are on your project team and mentor and train where applicable
  • Oversee and manage the process to obtain costs from subcontractors for any extra work performed on the project
  • Prepare, review and distribute Change Order Requests for all Subcontractors. Ensure that all costs are properly logged on the Subcontractor Tracking Log and appropriately stored on Box.com
  • Capable of manage and negotiating all External Change Orders with the Owner, with or without, the Project Managers involvement
  • Prepare, review and distribute Change Order Requests for all subcontractors
  • On projects where you are playing the role of the Project Manager. Properly forecast all costs (revenue) and projected fee with the Monthly Reconciliation Report
  • Assist the Project Manager in providing pertinent information that could affect the Monthly Reconciliation Report accuracy and forecasts on projects where you are not playing the role of the Project Manager
  • Ensure the timely delivery to the jobsite of all project equipment and materials (procurement) via properly managing the projects PE's and SPE's
  • Coordinate with the project team to ensure the date subcontracts must be awarded by are in alignment with the required material on-site dates, per the P6 schedule
  • Oversee the entire submittal process with the subcontractors and design team
  • Oversee the APE, PE, SPE to ensure the document log is maintained, current and distributed to all subcontractors
  • Assist with the preparation and distribution of overall project schedules and 8-week look ahead schedules
  • Find conflicts in the contract documents and issue a "Request for Information" (RFI) to the appropriate party / parties
  • Work closely with the APE, PE, SPE and Superintendent(s) to find practical solutions to field problems or conflicts found in the contract documents prior to issuing RFI's, while being mindful of field issues relation back to the project overall schedule and cost impacts
  • Oversee the APE, PE, SPE to track outstanding RFIs and expedite return responses to all subcontractors
  • As required, assist the Project Superintendent(s) in providing safety orientation to all field workers prior to their start of work on site
  • Assist the Project Superintendent(s) with generating and issuing incident reports
  • Oversee the APE, PE, SPE to ensure all Injury and Illness Prevention Plans (IIPP) documents have been submitted by all subcontractors
  • Oversee the APE, PE, SPE to ensure all Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) plans have been submitted by all subcontractors, as needed
  • Work closely with the APE, PE, SPE and Superintendent(s) to create the first draft of the projects Site Specific Quality Plan (SSQP)
  • Work with the PE's, SPE's and Project Superintendent(s) to schedule all pre-installation meetings
  • Attend meetings and oversee the PE or SPE who is leading the weekly Building Information Modeling (BIM) meetings and assist in the development of a coordinated model between the MEPF trades
  • Potentially manage the entire BIM coordination process when applicable. The level of engagement / leadership may vary from project to project
  • Oversee and manage the design of the project required mock-ups and work closely with the WEO and design team to obtain acceptance of all projects required mock-ups
  • Develop an Owner training schedule which shows when all applicable subcontractors will provide training to the Owner
  • Ensure that all video recording for training has been completed and all training videos have been formally transmitted to the Owner, as part of our close out package
  • Oversee and manage the punch list process working closely with the APE, PE, SPE and Superintendent(s) to ensure we are 100% complete with all punch list items within 30-days of projects turnover / C of O
  • Participate in initial and / or acceptance walks with the Architect / Owner, as needed
Personal Attributes
  •  Effective written and verbal language communication skills
  • Takes initiative, strives for increased responsibility and has a desire to learn
  • Shows emotional maturity, punctuality and dependability
  • Motivate and contribute to the teamwork / morale of the project team
  • Shows the desire and willingness to progress to the Project Manager role and responsibilities Interpersonal Skills
  • Establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with all (client, design professionals, various WEO departments, WEO project team, inspectors, and subcontractors)
  • Show alignment with and promotes WEO Corporate Values
  • See that all company policies are administered in a fair and consistent manner
  • Participate in on-boarding and training for those you are supervising
  • Involvement with the various WEO committees and part of establishing procedures and policies
  • Mentor, coach and train as necessary to help subordinates achieve their career objectives
Qualifications:                                  
Four-year degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or equivalent experience in a related field and a minimum of 4-6 years of relevant project management experience, as an Assistant Project Engineer, Project Engineer, Senior Project Engineer or equivalent
 
Proficiency in basic computer skills (MS Word, Outlook, etc.) Advanced understanding of scheduling, CMiC, Excel, etc. applications
Thorough understanding of construction administration processes, including contracts, construction documents, schedules, RFIs, submittals and material procurement
 
Advanced proficiency in P6 and CMiC applications 
Effective oral and written communication skills 
Effective negotiation skills
Effective time management and organization skills
 
Proficiency in Microsoft Project or P6 Scheduling Software and Project Management Software, such as Prolog, Viewpoint, CMiC or equivalent applications. Using daily software tools, such as Bluebeam, Plan Grid, Safety Mojo, BIM 360 Glue, etc.

Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of various construction delivery methods, various market sectors, the construction administration process, building trades, technical aspects of construction including means and methods, materials, building systems, planning, scheduling, estimating, owner and architect relations. 

Completion of OSHA 30-Hour Safety Course 
First Aid and CPR certified
  • 100% ESOP
  • Competitive Pay
  • Bonus Program
  • Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
  • PTO/Sick
  • 100% Life Insurance
  • 401(K) with Match
  • Student Debt Program
Physical Demands:
Performance of the required duties will require physical ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs, passenger use of construction personnel hoists, ability to climb ladders and negotiate work areas under construction. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Performing this job requires use of hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls, sit, talk and hear, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
Work Environment: 
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works on-site at the construction work site where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock. The noise in these work environments is usually moderate to very loud.

These are considered the core responsibilities of the position. Employees are encouraged to reach beyond their current responsibilities in an effort to foster professional growth, but only as they are able to remain accountable for their core responsibilities.
Equal Employment:

W.E. O'Neil is committed to an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability or veteran status.

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