Assistant Project Manager

Summary
Assists PM in managing multiple projects from initial Project Hand-Off, through completion
and final billing. Supports the PM and Engineers on multiple projects simultaneously to produce
accurate construction documents. Works with PM, General Contractors, Architects, Designers and
clients to bring a project in on-time and within budget.

Primary Responsibilities

• Supports PM in developing and maintaining an achievable project schedule
• Review plans and work sites with client and PM to see and track their progress.

• Keep PM informed of any areas that may delay completion of the project based upon the schedule that has been set.

• Helps PM identify long lead time materials up-front and plan accordingly.
• Assist PM in assigning workloads and budgeted time frames for Senior Engineers/Engineers for the shop drawing, requisitioning, listing and packaging of Manufacturing Orders.
• Assist PM in conveying details of projects, resolving complex issues, and keeping ease of construction and overall budget in mind.
• Review shop drawings, requisitions and listings with PM & Engineers for consistency with client’s expectations and sales budget.
• Assist in acquiring field dimensions and site conditions as needed.
• Advise PM early when changes or details escalate cost and may require a Change Order
• When material lead time does not fall within the planned Project Timeline, work with the PM and Purchasing Agent on a plan to expedite the material.
• Facilitate good communication with all other departments
• Work with Manufacturing, Finish, Shipping and/or Installation Departments to assist PM in resolving any errors or misdirection
• Work closely with AAPM to account for progress billing and ensure billings exceed projects costs projections.
• Ensure clients’ needs are met, and follow-up to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Work with PM to provide final H&W Punch List working towards Zero Punch List by customer.
• Support PM as needed through the Sample Submittal Process
• Assist PM with Change Order paperwork
• Help PM with daily correspondence to customers and with day-to-day operational tasks
Additional Responsibilities

• May need to assist PM in designs of a given project.
• Keep updated with clients and their project to offer any assistance on new and upcoming projects.
• Track and monitor shop drawings for architectural millwork/casework within the budgeted time frame.
• Strive for consistency on details within the department and company, with overall construction, finish and installation in mind.
• Research and obtain product cut sheets for various products that are integral with our shop drawings.
• Assure material requisitions are accurate, with realistic lead times based on Lead Time sheet.
• Keep PM informed of any and all obstacles to maintaining project schedule