Assistant Project Manager

What your day-to-day might look like?

• Complete work in the field, which includes all aspects of restoration work such as overseeing subcontractors to meet project specifications, GPS survey, running a laser level, confirming completion of subcontractors’ work. Most importantly, it requires a thorough understanding of what the job entails as communicated verbally and through plans and specifications.
• Direct coordination with the Project Manager.
• Communication with customer, designer, engineer, owner and general contractor regarding project status, schedules, and other needs.
• Site visits on a regular basis (which includes taking photographs and coordinating with the Subcontractors and the Project Manager.
• Project and job books (creation and upkeep) of office and field copies.
• Maintaining a construction & maintenance daily log for the job (this includes note taking and getting signatures for any onsite changes made in a contract).
• Setting up P.O’s & Account payable approvals.
• Setting up Credit Applications with Accounts Payable on all new vendor accounts.
• Materials ordering and staging (as per bid, or in coordination with the Site Superintendent).
• Timesheet review – Coordinate approvals through construction operations and the delivery of Truck & Equipment weekly reports with construction operations.
• Project Submittals.
• Inspector interactions (e.g., measuring quantities, alerting PM to needs for Change Order, interacting with site visitors).
• Subcontractor coordination (scheduling, scope, etc.).
• Assist field operations with vegetation restoration tasks such as: seeding, mowing, burning, brushing and herbicide applications.
• Safety inspections.
• Other AE divisional and inter-divisional coordination.
• Helping generate project budgets
• Make sure that assigned projects are completed on schedule
• Assisting with monthly Invoicing, including quantity tracking
• Assisting with private and public sector estimating, bids, and proposal writing as assigned
• Coordinate with construction operations and estimating
• Promoting the RES brand through successful completion and delivery of quality projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in applied sciences, engineering, or similar field
• 2+ years of progressive experience in an applied-sciences, engineering, or construction field.
• Valid Driver’s license.
• Ability to travel from home location up to 75% of the time.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to read and understand construction plans and specifications.

• Knowledge of wetland restoration design and construction.
• 1+ years experience in an applied-sciences, engineering, or construction field.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written, strong attention to detail, and ability to work well in a team environment.
• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure, meet deadlines and be able to thrive in a fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to present ideas or data in business- and user-friendly language.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Proven analytical, evaluative and problem-solving abilities.
• Keen attention to detail and ability to generate accurate data.
• Extensive experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Ability to be thoughtful, thorough, and proactive in all work processes.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software, Trimble, GIS and CAD.