Assistant Project Manager

ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER

Welcome to CaseCo, a leading general contracting company specializing in residential and commercial construction. As passionate entrepreneurs, we pride ourselves on taking complete ownership of our jobs and responsibilities.

We are dedicated to creating a company known for providing the best experience for customers and employees. Every decision we make is guided by our commitment to trust and our commitment to you. We believe in honesty and transparency. We tell our clients exactly what they can expect when they work with CaseCo and then we deliver on that promise, every time.

As an experienced Assistant Project Manager you will help manage all aspects of our commercial & residential construction projects including estimating, contract management, negotiating, project schedule and administration (submittals, RFI's, and change orders), financial management, closeout, marketing, and sales.

CaseCo's Assistant Project Manager must demonstrate the ability to manage the cradle-to-grave aspects of the entire life-cycle of a construction project or to support the project management process for larger projects. The Assistant Project Manager position includes an understanding of process management and the ability and agility to perform work that is contracted through a variety of delivery methods that include: Lump-Sum Contracting, Design/Build and Fast Track contracts. The Assistant Project Manager accomplishes work primarily by means of subcontractors; however, the Assistant Project Manager has the capability of managing self-performed construction activities that benefit the project. Manage task order type and design/build projects.

In this position you will work full-time from our office in Purcellville VA.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:

Core duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Develop, manage, and improve business infrastructure and operations built around industry best practices to enhance efficiency.

• Oversee procedures and processes for efficiency and thoughtfully implement recommendations to develop and improve them.

• Oversee preparation and ensure execution of job contract.

• Create, update, and maintain a variety of project controls that track the status of: individual projects or task orders, changes to projects or task orders, RFI, shop drawings and submittal, matters involving quality controls, safety, financial performance, close-out and other aspects of the project(s) or task order(s). Analyze reports and use personal influence to create priorities that prevent delays to critical activities within the project

• Work with subject matter experts to create, review and process shop drawings and other submittals that are required to document the construction process.

• Manage or support the change management process, by updating logs, routing source documents to vendors, obtaining pricing, developing estimates and proposals, writing change orders and other related activities

• Manage or support the estimating process by performing quantity surveys utilizing digitizers, 3D modeling software and paper based processes that obtain and summarize scope and quantities of work

• Establish, monitor, communicate and maintain project schedules utilizing contemporary scheduling software

• Support the physical layout and acquire an understanding of the spatial relationships of the physical work: develop control line drawings, by using CADD to obtain additional dimensioning information, by reviewing and coordinating shop drawings and other activities that allows the various elements of work to correctly fit together

• Negotiate and/or support the process of negotiating contracts, subcontracts and purchase orders

• Maintain and regularly produce reports utilizing CaseCo and client specific workflow software such as Co-Construct, ProCore, Spectrum; etc.

• Proactively identify issues that could lead to problems and facilitate solutions

• Assist in ensuring that all aspects of the project are compliant with all contract terms and legal requirements that govern the project and the community in which the project(s) takes place

• Provide timely and cordial interaction with supporting work groups, such as accounting, HR, ICS, etc.

• Participate in manage activities that are related to project closeout to ensure timely completion

• Assist with the evaluation of projects for constructability and value-engineer cost savings;

• Participate in life-long learning opportunities and professional development.

• Participate in weekly staff meetings and industry networking functions.

• Negotiate with and select subcontractors to perform the work. Draft subcontracts.

• Prepare job budget, develop project schedule, and coordinate material ordering, as necessary.

• Select the project Superintendent, orient the Superintendent to the job and work with the Superintendent to ensure that the construction plan is executed in accordance with schedule, CaseCo standards of quality and complies with building codes and regulations.

• Identify and track all long lead time items on the project critical path.

• Prepare for and lead weekly progress meetings.

• Anticipate issues and proactively works to avoid or resolve them

• Hold construction meetings, attend weekly progress meetings, and prepare meeting minutes.

• Track submittals, prepare requests for information, and create owner and subcontractor change orders.

• Responsible for the financial management of the job and meeting the job's financial goals.

• Revise monthly cost projection and handle collections related to work.

• Update project schedule as needed to meet the final deadline.

• Deliver project on time, within budget and "100% at move-in." "100% at move-in" is having no punch list at completion

• Create and manage AIA contracts.

• Support marketing, sales, and PR efforts.

• Research marketing and industry trends to provide guidance for the direction of the brand.

• Resolve interpersonal conflicts among project staff, handle errors or delays and respond to crisis

• Coordinate with Owners to align goals, make improvements, strategize, and implement changes.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience estimating and managing self performed work activities and subcontracted work.

• A basic to good understanding of construction means and methods associated with the renovation of commercial and institutional buildings and site work related thereto.

• Solid understanding/proficiency with spreadsheets, email and other software used in the construction industry.

• Confident to speak candidly, assume roles and tasks, and then report back on what happened as well as its impact.

• Able to make professional decisions in a fast-paced environment and own the results.

• Goal-oriented and organized leadership.

• Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time effectively.

• Self-motivated and self-directed.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Capable in both a leadership and team-player role.

• Strong aptitude for numbers and financial reports.

• In-depth understanding of the company and its position in the industry.

• Knowledgeable of and ability to read and interpret plans and specifications

• Good subcontractor bid solicitation skills

• Working knowledge of various computer programs (experience with Procore and Co-Construct is preferred but not required); Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel).

• Excellent analytical and time-management skills with good interpersonal skills and communication with all stakeholders.

• Able to work at the company office in Purcellville, VA.

Benefits

Benefits include:

• 401(k) matching
• Health, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance
• Unlimited Paid time off