The Assistant Project Manager is responsible for assisting the Estimators, Project Managers, and/or Superintendents in coordinating the activities of a project to ensure cost, schedule, document control and quality standards are met. Under the direction of the PM, the Assistant Project Manager is expected to take on any/all tasks in the quest to learn all he/she can about construction.

Basic Responsibilities:
• Set Up New Jobs in Cloud Server
• Maintain Master Job Schedule
• Import new jobs into Heavy Jobs software
• Create Job Reports
• Create and maintain Purchase Orders within Spectrum
• Assist superintendents with material acquisition for projects (as needed)
• Create Job Books and Schedules for PME & Superintendents
• Assist PME with the creation and delivery of the project hand-off meeting and all coordinating documentation
• Attend Pre-cons (In-House and External)
• Assist superintendents with the Pre-Job video/photos of the Job site (as needed)
• Help compile and maintain all project documentation
• Preparation, completion, tracking and processing of submittal documents
• Assist PME with the coordination of permits and renewals of Permits
• Take-Off’s
• Keep Heavy Jobs software updated
• Track all RFI’s and Change Orders (log, Spectrum and HCSS)
• Print Plans
• Maintain Job Folders, Job List and Plans/Contracts electronic files
• Assist PME/Estimator with bid data (as needed)
• Any other requests from the PME’s
• Assist PME with the preparation of monthly pay application documentation (waivers, HUB forms, etc.) and submit to AR Specialist

Basic Qualifications:
• Minimum two years in the construction industry
• Minimum Associates Degree (Degree in Construction Management preferred)
• Proven excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to perform well under pressure with multiple projects and deadlines
• Respectful, reliable and dependable team player
• Must be proactive and a good planner who is very detail-oriented with the ability to organize and prioritize
• Maintain confidentiality of PGC’s Corporate information
• Ability to work independently, taking initiative to move claims to conclusion
• Display a strong customer service orientation with a positive attitude
• Demonstrate a strong sense of accountability, taking ownership over projects and responsibilities and resolving issues proactively
• Ability to assess information, anticipate issues and outcomes, and make effective decisions
• Should have hands-on familiarity with a variety of computer applications, including word processing, database, spreadsheet, imaging, and telecommunications. This would include, but not limited to, Microsoft Office software programs (i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook, MS Access or other data bases), PowerPoint and Adobe Acrobat Professional or similar type software
• Ability to work and interact professionally and effectively with all levels of staff
• Ability to meet established deadlines and work as a team player in a professional office
• Skill in meeting and dealing with people in a courteous and tactful manner
• Demonstrated ability to review a wide variety of documents
• Some walking, standing, bending and carrying of small office items
• Exhibit technical competences in highway construction, civil construction, municipal construction, utilities construction techniques
• Exhibit technical competencies in the appraisal of damage to construction equipment, public utilities, property, vehicles, third party injuries, and/or occupational injuries
• Exhibit the solid negotiation skills to necessary to reach agree repair figures with contactors and/or body shop personnel
• Demonstrates proficiency in the identification of programs that may be beneficial to the company (i.e. re-inspection programs)
• Superior time and project management skills that support continued process improvement as well as the achievement of stated goals and objectives

Job Type: Full-time, exempt