Assistant Project Manager - Transit

F.H. Paschen has over 110 years of experience in the construction industry. You’ve driven on highways we paved, you’ve travelled through airports we modernized, you’ve commuted through rail stations we constructed, and your children learn in schools we built. But we are MORE than that. We offer MORE Versatility—as we work in any industry, offering any delivery method and service. We operate with MORE Tenacity—as we maneuver through tight schedules, spaces, and budgets. We provide MORE Ingenuity—by creating solutions to solve your greatest challenges. And we perform with MORE Pride—in focusing on safety and quality, and in offering more opportunities for our communities and diverse populations to build with us. We deliver far more than just on time and on budget—we deliver with MORE Paschen.

Overview:

The way in which urban infrastructure is conceived, planned, and implemented, can have a profound effect on the communities it serves. Transit projects, in particular, represent long-term infrastructure investments that are likely to serve millions of people over time. Not only do those projects require careful planning and design, they also must be built to last. Our extensive experience across a wide variety of projects with transit agencies, as well as our broad range of construction skills, focus, and dedication, puts us in a unique position to be highly successful—even when projects are long and challenging.

This is an assistant managerial position that reports to the Project Manager and/or Sr. Project Manager for the Department.

• Manage projects and scopes as assigned by manager
• Work with owner’s representative to communicate progress of project
• Prepare preliminary estimates / budgets
• Select subcontractors to solicit bids
• Review subcontractor proposals
• Prepare, review for approval, and submit contract changes/proposal to owner
• Negotiate contract changes/proposals with owners
• Solicit and process submittals and shop drawings
• Collaborate and prepare CPM project schedule
• Preparation of job cost budget
• Monitor construction progress with Superintendent
• Maintain project documentation
• Investigate adverse situations and report to PM and/or Sr. PM
• Represent company in project meetings, when required
• Responsible for monitoring and maintaining project costs
• Active participation in safety
• Additional duties as assigned 

Requirements

• B.S Construction Management
• Engineering and / or 2-3 years general construction experience required. 
• Knowledge of construction, transit, quantity take-offs and estimating required. 
• Computer skills, knowledge of Project Management, scheduling, good communication and organizational skills are necessary. 
• Ability to work independently on assigned projects.

F.H. Paschen is an equal opportunity employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

If you require an accommodation in order to complete this application, please contact Tracy Tesnow at 773-444-3474.

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Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• 401k matching
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Referral program
• Professional development assistance