"Do Something Constructive" is more than a clever saying for the team at Construction Engineers; it is the founding principle for how our company approaches each and every day. Founded in 1978, Construction Engineers is committed to providing innovative construction solutions and exceptional management services, ensuring that every building project is a success. Construction Engineers operates a commercial division focusing primarily on office, education, healthcare, and public facilities, as well as an industrial division which builds processing plants and infrastructure systems.  Our highly skilled team of experienced professionals includes preconstruction managers, estimators, project managers, site superintendents, field engineers, and trade workers who are supported by an administrative staff which includes Accounting, Marketing, IT and HR. 
Construction Engineers has offices in Grand Forks, Fargo, Mandan, Devils' Lake, ND and Bemidji, MN. 

Construction Engineers is looking for a Project Manager Assistant to support our Project Management team in Grand Forks. 

Core Duties

• Provide administrative support to Project Management staff
• Assist in developing Contracts and Change Orders between Construction Engineers and Owners
• Coordinate the receipt and submission of the required project bonds
• Coordinate receiving, reviewing, distribution and monitoring of all project documents
• Assist in developing Notice To Proceeds, Subcontracts, Purchase Orders, and Change Orders
• Compile required documents and applications for all necessary permits
• Manage all contact lists for all ongoing projects
• Coordinate the receipt/submission/return of all shop drawings/submittals with subcontractors and the design team
• Utilize construction software such as PlanGrid to maintain project documents
• Maintain current set of construction documents-posts all approved changes resulting from Change Orders, RFI’s, Supplemental Drawings, As-Built/Red Lines, etc
• Coordinate distribution of all contract documents (ASI’s, RFI’s, CPR’s, etc.) to subcontractors and suppliers
• Establish and maintain the Submittal Log, RFI Log, and Drawing Log. Coordinate all changes and responses with field managers, subcontractors and material suppliers
• Print and update all construction documents required by the CE field staff
• Provide administrative support to field management staff as needed
• Coordinate various meeting invites for project meetings
• Assist in preparing meeting minutes for progress meetings
• Request, collect, and track all As-Built drawings and Project Closeout documents from CE field team, mechanical and electrical subcontractors and assemble into a complete set for submittal to the Owner as required by contract specifications
• Create O&M manuals as required by the contract specifications
• Assist Construction Engineers’ marketing department in facilitating project events as needed
• Support CE Grand Forks office administrative team as needed

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school. Prefer previous exposure to construction industry
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong relationship management skills and the ability to effectively work with all levels of the organization
• Strong organization skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast paced, deadline driven environment
• Ability to prioritize, take ownership of tasks, and exhibit a high level of initiative and follow-through
• Ability to function both independently and as a member of a team
• Proficient with MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Outlook
• Valid driver’s license required

Benefits of Joining Our Team

• Health Insurance
• 401k Plan
• Training and Professional Development
• Great Work Environment
• Fun Events-Holiday Party/Family Picnic