Freelance Assistant Project Manager Jobs in Phoenix, AZ

Summary

The Assistant Project Manager position requires a congenial and cooperative person with an efficient and precise work ethic. This role helps administer and manage all aspects of assigned projects from commencement to completion, while always working to exceed customer expectations. Responsibilities include helping with the initiation, planning, execution, and monitoring of projects while being committed to safety, quality, punctuality, and staying within budget. Daily activities include helping with maintaining the scope of work, developing schedules, time management, mitigating risk, and guiding and reporting on progress. The focus of this position is to work closely with others, building and maintaining relationships, and accurately working within established guidelines. The Assistant Project Manager must be an effective communicator, someone who can stimulate and motivate others while being aware of and responsive to their needs and concerns. They will have to provide information, direction, and support as needed to field and project management staff. This position requires confidence, independent action, a sense of urgency in managing multiple priorities, and the ability to make decisions and take responsibility for them. This position requires the ability to adjust quickly to changing conditions and help come up with practical ideas for dealing with them. This position will enjoy a predictable workload and responsibility level coupled with assertion and assistance to the direct leaders of projects.

Benefits

• Robust 401 (k) program with safe harbor and profit share (no match required)
• Excellent health, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible PTO
• 8 Paid holidays
• Collaborative and supportive culture

Responsibilities

Read and fully understand all contract language and implement it into project management practices

Monitor, build, and maintain the project schedule

Notify the customer and/or general contractor of any delays or scope changes within the contracted timeline

Take a primary role in the training, development, and workflow of Project Engineers/Project Coordinators within the assigned team

Assist in monitoring and updating job costs to keep projections and WIP accurate

Oversee, support, and maintain working relationships with team members, vendors, and other departments involved in projects

Serve as the backup contact for the PM/Sr. PM for any questions regarding the project

Track and report project hours and expenses, as well as draft and manage budgets

Rely on an extensive understanding of project scope concepts, practices, and procedures

Manage and obtain overall project approvals

Monitor project progress and schedule requirements, and determine actions needed to ensure completion

Understand the business needs, processes, programs, systems, and concepts to develop clear and thorough project plans

Manage customer-initiated change requests and enhance project design and quality if required

Read and understand construction drawings/specs accurately to determine their impact on the scope, budget, and schedule of the project

Assist in the development of project plans that meet contractual requirements and establish project objectives addressing the scope, budget, schedule, and performance requirements

Conduct routine inspection/walk-down activities with field leadership or project management

Coordinate with Estimating and prepare change orders and cost estimates

Understand and apply knowledge of applicable laws, rules, ordinances, and regulations to projects

Use discretion and independent judgment as needed

Physical demands include long hours sitting, using a computer, standing, pulling/pushing, walking, lifting, and climbing

The job requires intermediate computer proficiency and advanced critical thinking skills

Other duties, activities, and responsibilities may vary and change as assigned
 

Education and Experience

Project management certification

Associate degree in project or business management

Relevant work experience may substitute for the degree or certificate

A minimum of one year in the trade or direct work experience required 

Must be OSHA 10 certified

Must have working knowledge of BIM and 3D Construction, Trimble layout, and the benefits of prefabrication