Project Assistant Jobs in Easley, SC (NOW HIRING)

Company Mission Statement: To build up our communities, our clients and each other by building trust in everything we do.

Summary/Objective:Promotes the company mission statement while providing overall leadership, management, and direction to multiple projects. Establishes project objectives and policies, maintains liaison with prime contracts Client, and monitors construction, schedule, and financial activities throughout the duration of the construction contract. May be the primary onsite manager on larger, more extensive projects.

Essential Functions:

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  Plan, organize, and staff key field positions through the Safety Coordinator and/or General Superintendent.
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  Create, update, and manage the project schedule.
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  Develop the project budget upon assignment and notification of award.
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  Manage financial aspects of contracts including but not limited to fee payment, rental equipment, income/expenses to protect the company's interest while simultaneously maintain good relationships with Clients.
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  Prepare and maintain accurate forecasts at all times.
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  Manage the procurement process including labor, equipment, materials, and subcontracts.
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  Provide estimating with actual cost information to enhance and increase the accuracy of future bids.

Competencies

• Can affectively lead the project including:
  • Owner.
  • Designers.
  • Harper Project Team(s).
  • Trade Partners.
• Can "Make the Call".
• Must be flexible and accept change often.
• Must be detail oriented when required.
• Must manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines consistently.
• Excellent listening skills.
• Ability to solve complex issues.
• A "Can Do" attitude.
• Read and understand people and their intentions.
• Build relationships with project teammates and trade partners.
• Knows how a project goes together better than anyone else and effectively communicates that plan throughout the team.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Work Environment: This position is required to work in a variety of conditions relative to construction jobsite environments and must be able to perform the physical requirements of the job, as assigned. Exposure to weather, heat, etc. is expected.

Physical Demands:

• Weather and climate conditions will vary throughout the progress of a project and the Project Manager (PM) must be able to inspect all ongoing construction activities over the duration of the assigned project.
• This role requires walking over varied terrain, climbing, stooping, bending, and lifting. Lifting requirements vary from minimal loads to heavy; but help is always available with heavier loads.
• Inspection for quality, consistency and completeness of work frequently requires climbing ladders, stairs, and scaffolding.

Travel Required:

• Travel to/from multiple jobsites, projects, and offices. Little overnight or weekend travel.
• The PM is required to have a valid state-issued license, a satisfactory motor vehicle record, safe driving behavior, and must adhere to our company Driving and Truck Policy.

Education and Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of Project Management experience.
  • Includes 2.5 plus years as an APM.
• Scheduling:
  • Understand and create an Overall Project Schedule.
    • Includes understanding critical milestone date.
  • Understand and update an active Construction Schedule.
    • Includes understanding the critical path and its changes.
  • Lead a pull a schedule and update Work Plan.
  • Understand material delivery dates and when they are required.
• Can effectively navigate and resolve conflicts regarding design.
  • With Trade Partners.
  • With Arch/Engineers.
  • Knows when to RFI an issue or resolve effectively.
• Can effectively run a Trade Partner coordination meeting.
  • Includes setting an agenda and maintaining the agenda.
  • Understand critical issues for meeting.
  • Run the meeting effectively.
• Can effectively run OAC meetings.
  • Includes setting an agenda and maintaining the agenda.
  • Understand critical issues for meeting.
  • Assist in running the meeting effectively where required.
• Can effectively solve clashes and conflicts of building systems in a manner that does not compromise the engineered basis of design.
  • Knows when documentation is required related to drawing and specification updates and/or cost impacts.
• Develop and manage an effective QAQC program.
• Manage a project utilizing BIM technologies:
  • Coordinate a 3D design for conflicts.
  • Coordinate a 3D design layout in the field.
  • Utilize BIM Glue and Navisworks software when appropriate to assist in the BIM process on a project.
• OSHA 30 certified.
• Proven track record of a strong safety culture on the jobsite - is a leader in safety.
• Has experience building from the ground up on more than 2 projects minimum.
• Understands construction means and methods for all scopes of work.
• Can communicate and develop relationships with city, local agencies and utility representatives.
• Demonstrates a thorough and detailed understanding of:
  • Plans.
  • Specs.
  • General conditions.

Additional Eligibility Requirements: None

Benefits:

• Competitive Benefit Package
• 401(k)
• Transparency in growth, pay, etc.
• Community involvement.
• Career advancement.
• Performance feedback.
• Teambuilding events.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance Requirements: Authorized to work in the United States.

Affirmative Action/EEO statement: Harper provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Harper complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

Other Duties:Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.