Position Summary
 Wember is looking to fill a position for Assistant Project Manager who can work closely with a Project Manager on public sector projects (library, fire stations, police, schools) in the Colorado - Fort Collins area. The candidate will be responsible for supporting our team to oversee multi-million-dollar projects from initial planning through design to construction close-out. The candidate will be integral to the project team including the owner, architect, contractor, and various consultants.
Job Description: Assistant Project Manager
- Typical Years of Experience: 4-10 years.
- Typical Education/Credentials: Â Bachelors in industry related field of study
- Supports the Project Manager and Program Manager
- Projects may range in quantity, size, budget, and complexity
- The assistant project manager serves in a support role to the team on the project from inception through completion. Â The assistant project manager prepares portions of project documents, assists in schedule updates and financial monitoring. Â May perform some design and construction reviews along with attendance at meetings. Â This role requires taking a lead and independently managing various project elements.
Responsibilities (specific duties include, but may not be limited to)
- Assist Project Managers in tracking project budgets, organizing and filing critical project information
- Work to ensure the team and project succeeds
- Supports the Project Manager and extended team
- Assemble RFPs for design, construction, and other services such as surveyors, geotechnical, movers, furniture, and other contractors
- Attend design and construction meetings, take notes, and track items through to completion
- Create field reports
- Assist in tracking permit status and other necessary department reviews through to approval
- Assisting in the review of pay applications and invoices on behalf of a client
- Filing documents for record keeping - including onto our One Drive Server and Owner Insite (online project management software)Â
- Creating a project directory of all team members’ contact info
- Have an overall understanding of the project scope including a high-level understanding of project drawings
- Assist the Project Manager to review the drawings for coordination for any owner purchased items such as furniture (ex. power and furniture are coordinated)
- May need to assist the owner in finding equipment quotes and ordering any owner purchased items and assisting in tracking and delivery
- Actively assist in move coordination
- Assist in filing all documents requested for closeout from the Contractor
- Assist in filing out warranty forms
Desired Credentials
- Sense of Humor
- Ability to work autonomously and as a team
- A Degree in Construction Management, Estimating, Civil Engineering, Architecture or related discipline
- Good driving record and reliable vehicle as much time will be spent attending meetings and construction sites
- Organizational skills
- Leadership, business and entrepreneurial skills
- Software skills including Microsoft 365, Bluebeam, MS Word, Excel and Microsoft Project
- Project experience with multi-million-dollar projects - public and/or private
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