Assistant Project Manager

CONSTRUCTION ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER

Macallan Works is a specialty contractor, that is part of The Macallan Group portfolio of companies, based in Marietta, Georgia. We are looking for a full-time Construction Assistant Project Manager. Our client portfolio includes historic restorations, senior living, municipal facilities, tenant build outs and residential renovations. The Assistant Project Manager supports the Superintendent/Project Manager on an assigned project, performs routine daily activities and assists in gathering and distributing information to team members.

what you get to do

• Facilitate project coordination meetings and other forms of communication, while overseeing and coordinating the technical aspects of the project.


• Allocate project resources appropriately; approves expenditures; employee contractor contracts.  Keep an accurate record and electronic database of all elements of the projects.


• Participate in pre-construction meetings/services


• Develop and maintain schedule with Superintendent input


• Prepare status reports and regularly monitor budgets, contractors and schedules. 


• Analyze and resolve field construction issues


• Prepare, review and distribute RFIs and maintain RFI log


• Prepare, review and distribute submittal packages and maintain submittal log


• Track and prepare pricing for change order related issues


• Maintain job material delivery and equipment rental log


• Maintain job files and as-builts


• Maintain thorough understanding of contract documents and subcontracts


• Prepare meeting minutes for all job meetings


• Complete required tasks daily: timesheets, purchase orders, work orders, daily paperwork package and collecting subcontractor daily job reports.


• Weekly project photos


• Inspect/verify material deliveries


• Manage project closeout and obtain all warranties for final acceptance


• Maintain and coordinate punch list with Superintendent


• Ensure company procedures and standards are maintained


• Job will generally be performed in an office environment, but will require travel to and visit a Client's office, production facility or industrial/construction job site


• Other duties assigned

what we're looking for

• Knowledge in construction management principles, practices and methods, project management methods, workplace safety and budgeting


• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills


• Reading and understanding building plans, contracts, regulations and specs (preferred)


• Must have meticulous attention to detail to ensure data quality standards


• Must be able to maintain calendars and databases


• Ability to multitask, prioritize and thrive in a fast-paced work environment


• Able to work independently


• Must have professional approach and conduct


• An appetite for learning, and the ability to improve existing processes through new ideas and innovations


• Flexibility - you work well under pressure and adapt quickly to different situations and demands


• Perspective and a positive attitude

Ideal candidates will have

• Bachelor's degree in Building Science, Construction Management, Civil Engineering or equivalent degree (required)


• Minimum 2 years experience working in the construction industry


• Ability to read and understand drawings and specifications


• Experience with critical path scheduling


• AutoCAD experience highly desirable


• Experience in working with multiple discipline projects


• Excellent computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite


• Knowledge of construction code, laws, regulations and standards