Job Description

We have an outstanding opportunity for an Assistant Project Manager to join our dynamic firm. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to collaborate closely with vendors, subcontractors, and colleagues in delivering exceptional services to our valued clients. The Assistant Project Manager reports directly to the Vice President | Project Executive.

The Assistant Project Manager ensures all aspects of a project run smoothly and efficiently and will use their excellent people skills to maintain a favorable relationship with clients and stakeholders. The Assistant Project Manager is great at motivating others and can encourage a positive and hardworking ethic among staff members. Additionally, the Assistant Project Managers may take notes during meetings, analyze data, schedule meetings, and follow up with clients. The Assistant Project Manager is skilled at assessing situations and knows when to involve the Project Manager.

Commonwealth Building is a General Contractor serving the greater New England area. Commonwealth Building specializes in ground-up construction, tenant improvements, and open operation renovations in the Retail, Restaurant, Corporate, and Commercial market sectors. We are looking for a candidate who has great self-motivating ability, a solid construction background, and robust interpersonal, communication, and project management skills.

Primary Duties

· Prepare and manage the submittal and shop drawing process.

· Participate in the buy-out process.

· Assist with the setup, documentation, and distribution of RFI’s.

· Assist with the setup and documentation of Proposed Change Orders.

· Attend job site meetings. Assist with the set-up, documentation, and distribution of meeting agendas and meeting minutes.

· Assist with setting up and distributing addendums, SK’s, and bulletins.

· Track down and qualify addendum pricing for the project manager’s review.

· Assist with commitment entries (contracts, purchase orders, and change orders).

· Assist with setting up scopes of work for subcontractors and vendors.

· Assist with setting up and management of the construction CPM schedule.

· Document any project delays.

· Prepare the schedule of values for the project manager’s review.

· Prepare a draft application for payments for the project manager’s review.

· Assist with the permitting process and C of O process.

· Assist with procuring materials.

· Assist with closeout management. Track and monitor as per project requirements (record drawings, O/M’s, punch list management, testing/inspections, etc.).

· Assist the project manager with the entire closeout process (punch list, O&M’s, warranties, commissioning, record drawings, etc.).

· Periodic site visits.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• 1-3 years of construction assistant project management experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, MS Project, and Procore preferred.
• Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Commonwealth Building offers a competitive salary and benefits package including but not limited to medical, dental, and life insurance. We are an equal-opportunity employer.

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