Traveling Assistant Project Manager Intern/Co-op

The Travel Team Assistant Project Manager is responsible for assisting the Division Manager and senior leadership in the successful operation and growth of the division and company in all operational aspects of the project. 

As an Assistant Project Manager you must be willing to travel up to 100% of the time, with an average of three weeks on the road and one long weekend home with per diem, meals and lodging provided. All employees must be able to pass a background test and drug screening.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide day-to-day leadership and management of field supervision, and
office/administration.

• Understand current status of all projects at any point in time and oversee 
project schedule.

• Ensure that all projects meet schedule, company quality standards, and
standard operating procedures.

• Responsible for driving the company to achieve and surpass sales, profitability,
cash flow and business goals and objectives.

• Manage vendor relationships and negotiate contracts.

• Responsible for the measurement and effectiveness of all processes internal
and external. Provides timely, accurate and complete reports on the operating
condition of the project.

• Collaborate with all members of the team to develop and implement plans for
the operational infrastructure of systems, processes, and personnel designed
to accommodate objectives of the project.

• Motivate and lead a high-performance team; attract, recruit, and retain required
members of the team; provide mentoring and management with a career
development focus.

• Promote a success-oriented, accountable environment within the project.

• Foster a project working environment that places the highest value on safety,
ensuring policy is documented, communicated, and implemented.

• Communicate effectively with senior leadership and clients, changes in the
current project status, schedule, and other project milestones.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to quickly adapt to changes in strategy and can work in a high paced
environment without administrative support.

• Leverages a deep understanding of the project to make decisions.

• Highly detail oriented and organized in work.

• Strong problem-solving skills, documentation skills, research and resolution
skills, data analysis and multi-tasking skills.

• Creates and inspires trust and openness amongst colleagues and clients.

• Capable of rapidly building strong, effective and trusted relationships and
networks.

• Highly motivated, energizing and inspiring others to seek higher levels of
performance.

• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees
and management.

• Strong influencing and communication skills.

• Comfortable ‘owning’ the details and driving execution as well as mapping out
broader talent strategies.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ability to influence and
articulate a variety of issues to different audiences, tailoring messages
accordingly.

• Understanding of building materials and recycled materials value.

• Strong ability to use technology including scheduling, takeoff, and estimating
software.

QUALIFICATIONS

•  The ideal candidate is majoring-in, or has a degree: Building Science/ Construction Management, Civil or Mechanical Engineering

• 1 year of experience/knowledge of: how to manage the dynamic relationships and components required for a demolition/construction project (preferred)

• GPA of at least 3.0 (preferred)

• An Interest in working in both the field and in the office

• Travel is required (able to travel for several weeks at a time)

• Exceptional organizational skills

• Strong problem-solving and negotiation skills

•  Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (i.e. Word, Excel, etc.) and Project software

• The ability to implement new ideas. Be an active member and leader within our company, who values safety, actively participates in committees, makes recommendations for new initiatives, and embraces new policies

• Ability to pass a drug screen

• Must have valid driver’s license, reliable transportation

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS 

We take pride in our work and expect the same from those who join our team. We offer full benefits, including paid vacation and holidays, 401K w/ company matching, flexible spending program, health & dental through Blue Cross Blue Shield and more.
Get rewarded for your achievements with a fair salary, advancement opportunities, and a positive company culture. All employees must be able to pass a background test and drug screening.

D.H. Griffin Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.