High Rise Assistant Project Manager Jobs (NOW HIRING)

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Job Description Summary:

Job Description:

Position Responsibilities and Duties:

• Able perform all essential Project Manager's responsibilities.
• Manage project staff, oversee assignments, and assist with hiring project staff.
• Develop strategies to create a high-performing team through effective training, coaching, mentoring, and providing timely feedback.
• Oversee all aspects of project(s) execution, resource allocation, cost management, and oversight of core management procedures.
• Own completion of project with full or enhanced fee.
• Assist with prime contract negotiations (fee, terms/conditions, language, etc.)
• Oversee project(s) progress and performance; provide leadership regular updates to address issues or opportunities to keep project(s) moving.
• Point of contact for clients throughout project lifecycle and provides counsel on complex matters.
• Oversee job mobilization and start up process; ensure role clarity amongst project teams.
• Keep project(s) on schedule through effective project management practices and consistent field review.
• Organize and lead productive project meetings, foster collaboration, and manage conflict.
• Oversee project turnover from estimating to project teams; ensure a positive client experience.
• Manager/oversee subcontractor partnerships, contract execution, compliance, and performance.
• Oversee project cost management activities including billings, change orders, and payment activity.
• Provide timely and accurate cost, forecasting, and productivity reporting to management.
• Ensure positive project cash flow and resolve any cost-related issues for assigned project(s).
• Develop and oversee adoption of safety and quality procedures, plans, and standards.
• Direct preconstruction services and activities including design, constructability, and coordination.
• Develops and/or reviews bid estimates and schedules. Ensures schedules and scopes are realistic to scope and duration of the project.
• Participate in business development activities, go/no go decision, and assist with pursuits strategies.
• Build strong internal/external networks and partnerships to facilitate project success and identify leads on new potential work.
• Complete other responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Requirements or Experience Requirements

• Degree in construction related field (such as Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, etc.), or completion of Construction Management Certificate Program, or equivalent working experience.
• 8+ years of construction management with experience managing teams and driving team performance of new construction vertical projects over 15 stories (i.e. multifamily residential/mixed use).
• Holdingestablished relationships with trade partners, city officials, inspectors, and A/E firms in and around Westchester County, NYor Northern New Jersey is a plus.
• Fully capable of leading pre-construction efforts including but not limited to cost estimating, scheduling, planning & permitting, procurement, risk management, cost controls, etc.
• Highly experienced with urban construction sites involving high-rise construction, specifically with cast-in-place concrete superstructures with below-grade foundations and cellars requiring deep excavations and earthwork shoring systems.
• Holds established relationships with trade partners, city officials, inspectors, and A/E firms in and around Westchester County, NY.
• Well versed in constructions means and methods, contract negotiation and execution, and project management systems (scheduling, cost control, procurement, and estimating)
• Working knowledge and experience overseeing cost control, labor productivity, cash flow, and cost management procedures.
• Extensive experience with developing and implementing quality and safety procedures.
• Extensive experience in critical path/scheduling; able to identify and resolve issues to keep projects on track.
• Has experience and understand insurance programs, risk management procedures, and protocol.
• Experience with virtual construction technology systems and platforms (such as CMIC, Bluebeam, and other related systems)
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills; able to coach and foster collaboration. Can work with internal and stakeholders and navigate conflict to resolve issues.
• Can leverage knowledge and expertise to solve problems effectively.
• Effective written and verbal English communication skills