Assistant Project Manager (Construction) Assistant project manager will perform various functions in support of the manager. Tasks/Duties/Responsibilities • Participate in the design of project management processes and budget planning. • Assist managers in taking care of the delicate details of a large project. • Conduct assessments to identify and seek solutions to project problems in order to reduce downtime. • Assist in resolving conflicts or disputes between the various departments of an organization. • Manage RFIs and Submittals • Build and maintain good working relationships with clients to ensure complete customer satisfaction and good prospects for future business. • Coordinate and ensure smooth operation of multiple projects from start to finish. • Maintain contact with clients and subcontractors through phone calls, emails, or text messaging. • Monitor inventory levels to determine the need for stock procurement and replacement. • Prepare and present to the manager weekly or monthly reports on project operations. • Collect data, analyze it, and help project managers to set objectives for a project. • Ensure changes in project plan are communicated to team members. • Carry out quality reviews and checks to ensure project operations are in line with industry’s best practices. • Fill in for project managers by managing daily operations in their absence. • Ensure project team members comply with company methodologies and project principles. • Respect decision-making boundaries and know when to draw the attention of the manager. • Attend weekly or monthly management meetings to report job status and schedule updates. • Ensure proper document control of project drawings, contract documents, schedule, specifications, and other project records. • Track change orders and cost control procedures so that they are integrated smoothly into the project. • Contribute to the planning and progression of the project schedule. Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge: • Education and Training: To become an assistant project manager, you require an associate or bachelor’s degree in project management or other degree relevant to the project field. About a year’s experience in an administrative position is required for the job. Knowledge of office software such as Microsoft Office is also necessary for the assistant project manager’s job. • Administrative Skill: Assistant project managers must have the skill to handle client calls, document project operations, and to ensure vital information is passed across to team members. • Leadership Skill: They are able to manage daily project operations in the absence of a project manager. • Multitasking Skill: They are able to monitor the progress of multiple projects. Salary Range: $75k - $85k