Assistant Project Manager

At O’Connor Construction Management, Inc., our core values—One Team, Curiosity, Meaningful Service, and Integrity—drive everything we do. Founded in 1982 and still privately owned, we've become one of the nation's fastest-growing construction management consultancies. Serving markets across Federal, Education, Hospitality, Healthcare, Technology, and Commercial, we offer comprehensive services including Cost Management, Project Management, Scheduling, and Project Controls. We are an ENR Top 100-ranked Construction Management firm that is looking for professionals in our industry who want to cultivate their careers in our high-growth, welcoming company. 

We’re currently looking for an Assistant Project Manager to add to our team in Long Beach, CA! This role offers you the opportunity to be a leading member of our project management team, where you'll have the ability to contribute to our ongoing, long-term projects, clients, and employees! This role will support a large, two-year program at a reputable higher education institution. We are looking for someone who can lead the client to the success of their projects from pre-construction to closeout.

If this sounds like a match, apply now! It only takes 60 seconds to apply, and a Recruiter will respond to your resume within five business days.

Responsibilities:

• Support the Senior Project Manager in the successful delivery of several high-profile concurrent projects from pre-design to closeout.


• Advises on project specifications and regulations while collaborating with other technical staff, including architects and consultants.


• Assist with field activities to ensure all work is completed to plan and is executed within the established schedule, including cost effective solutions to potential scheduling conflicts


• Review and ensure all institutional planning objectives and strategies are implemented into project plans.


• Review and contribute to budget development and contractor selection


• Understand and oversee needs of consultants, contractors, budgets and schedules of large scale projects.


• Oversee and adjust policies and procedures as needed for streamlining of project execution.


• Prepare and present written reports, presentations, briefings, and other technical documentation as it relates to project status.


• Manage field activities to ensure all work is completed to plan and is executed within the established schedule and constraints.


• Manage and monitor the pace and schedule of the project in conjunction with office based cost and schedule support.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in Construction Management or construction industry


• Advanced Microsoft office skills.


• Preferred experience in California institutional projects, including K-12 education, higher education, healthcare, public works, etc.


• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or related field required

Benefits include:

• Company-sponsored Medical/Dental/Vision and Life Insurance


• 401K Program with a Company Match


• Paid Holidays / Sick Leave / Vacation Accrual


• Company Team Building, Employee Events, and a fun, people first environment

Compensation: $95,000 - $130,000

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