Assistant Project Manager- Construction

Founded in 1952 and formerly known as Heery International Inc., the firm operates throughout the United States as part of Turner & Townsend. It specializes in project and program management for public sector organizations, with industry-leading experts in corporate, cultural, healthcare, justice, sports, K-12 education, higher education, aviation and government facilities

Recognized for service excellence by a broad spectrum of professional organizations and industry publications, the talented multidisciplinary team at Turner & Townsend Heery exceeds client expectations — adding value, best practice and expertise at every turn. The team's unique client-centric culture is integrated into each project and reflects a passion for the built environment and staying true to the client’s vision.

From the inception of a project through to completion and beyond, Turner & Townsend Heery helps to deliver the outcomes that matter through transformational programs covering the full spectrum of consultancy, project delivery and post-project operations.

Job Description

Turner & Townsend Heery is seeking an Assistant Project Manager with knowledge of design and construction; understanding of owner representation and requirements; knowledge of scheduling, cost control and project control techniques; must have excellent written, verbal, and analytic skills; understands the dynamic and enjoys working in collaborative team project environments. This individual should be a self-starter, and able to take initiative and drive activities with limited oversight.

The Assistant Project Manager assists the Project Manager in coordinating all predesign/programming, design, procurement, preconstruction, construction, and close-out activities throughout the duration of the project. This position establishes positive client relationships and is responsible for ensuring all aspects of services are delivered at the highest level to ensure the Client’s needs are addressed.

Assistant Project Manager typical responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Provides support and reports to the assigned Project Manager(s) or Project Director. Position has frequent interaction with the Owner/Client, consultants, design professionals and contractors.
• Directly assist the Project Manager(s) in managing, coordinating and administering the project through all phases of design and construction.
• Responsible for ensuring all aspects of client services are delivered at the highest level to ensure the client’s needs are addressed.
• Aids in the preparation of documents (reports, schedules, invoices, RFI’s, submittals, meeting minutes/agendas, daily reports, change orders, inspections, closeout and client presentations) for programming, design and construction and will assist in maintaining information in project management software.
• Coordinate to schedule meetings with the project team as directed by the Project Manager(s)

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Minimum three to five years of experience in construction (commercial)
• Bachelors’ Degree or related construction experience
• Excellent written, verbal and analytic skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Financial management familiarity for project tracking and forecasting
• Understanding of contract documents, specifications, project plans, and all other project related documents
• Highly motivated self-starter
• Ability to multi-task and identify priority activities
• Computer skills, including MS Office, MS Project, Bluebeam/Adobe, OneNote
• Basic knowledge of construction estimation
• Basic knowledge of the financial components that create payment applications, change orders, and other construction financial documents.

Additional Information

*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs*

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