Projects Assistant Jobs in Silver Spring, MD (NOW HIRING)

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Atlantic Constructors is seeking dynamic, motivated, career minded individuals to join our expanding team! Atlantic Constructors has been recognized as an industry leader in the Mid-Atlantic Region for over 50 years.

Benefits:

• Medical Insurance Plan ($0.00 Employee-Only)
• Dental Insurance Plan ($0.00 Employee-Only)
• Short-Term Disability Plan ($0.00 Employee-Only)
• Life Insurance Plan ($0.00 Employee-Only)
• Vision Insurance Plan
• 401(K) Retirement Plan with Generous Company Matching
• Health Savings Plan with Generous Company Matching
• Wellness Programs

Atlantic Constructors offers competitive benefits, for more information check out our comprehensive list on our website Acibuilds.com

Summary/Objective:

The Assistant Project Manager (APM), will support ACI's field operations on Commercial Construction projects with the primary responsibility of ensuring our field supervision has the materials, equipment and information necessary to effectively complete the scope of work. As an extension of the ACI Senior Project Manager (SPM) and/or Project Manager (PM) the APM is ultimately responsible for understanding and accomplishing the customer's goals while protecting and promoting the interests of ACI and its subcontractors/suppliers in all project related matters.

Essential Functions:

• Assists SPM/PM in the submission and review of permits, proposals, submittals, contracts and change orders
• Reviews specifications and drawings in preparation of subcontractor scopes of work
• Understands contract documents and help identify scope gaps.
• Prepares and distributes project RFI's and Submittals and maintain subsequent logs
• Reviews vendor/supplier's submittals for conformance to contract documents and timely track the submittal process
• Manages project specific materials and equipment purchases including: sourcing, maintaining vendor relations, ordering and tracking deliveries and receiving and processing invoices
• Assists PM with procurement and the buyout process
• Creates and maintains internal project schedules and project tracking reports
• Supports field in expediting schedule, completion of field paperwork and expediting materials to projects
• Assist project superintendent with enforcement of site safety and notifies management of any issues that arise which affects safety, quality, budget and progress of work
• Supports operations and PM with client communications regarding project schedules and milestones
• Maintains good customer relationships
• Assists and supports the PM by attending/scheduling project meetings with ACI's project team, clients, subcontractors, vendors and suppliers
• Prepares and distribute subcontractor and client's meeting minutes
• Attends and setups punch list walk-thru as needed; compile the punch list and forward to PM and Superintendent
• Compiles and provides closeout documentation (turnover packages) to the client at the end of the project (as-built drawings, O&M's, warranties, etc.)
• Establishes good working relationship and foster positive communications with other team members, management, vendors and clients
• Keeps up-to-date on industry trends and developments
• Performs other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibility: No

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Construction Engineering or related field, and 3 years of experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience (preferably in a construction environment)
• Intermediate to advanced skill level in Microsoft Office products including Word, Project, Excel, Outlook and PDF Editing software (Bluebeam, Adobe)
• Ability to learn company specific software as needed or required, e.g. Procore and Viewpoint
• Proven track record working with people, teams and projects
• Must be able to multi-task, work with minimal supervision, follow written and oral instructions, show attention to detail and demonstrate problem-solving skills
• Must adhere to all company policy and procedures
• Must be available to work assigned schedules

The work environment and physical demands required would be representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, and may include, but are not limited to the following:

Work Environment:

• Works in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment
• Position may require visits to or working from construction sites

Physical Demands:

• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopier, filing cabinets and fax machines

Travel:

• May require infrequent travel (typically not overnight)

Preferred:

• Familiarity with 3D modeling software (Revit, AutoCAD, Inventor, Navisworks)

• Experience in electrical commercial construction
• Prior military experience

Visit us at www.acibuilds.com for more information!

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

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Assistant Project Manager - Commercial Construction