Summary of Position

The Assistant Project Manager reports to a Project Manager, Level I, II, III or to a Senior Project Manager. Assistant Project Managers may perform a broad range of supportive and necessary technical tasks of varying degrees of difficulty in a variety of assignments within the Construction Management Dept. while receiving training in all phases of assigned construction projects related to the mission.

1. Responsibilities:

Serves as an essential member of the project team, and under general supervision, coordinates and expedites the development or improvement of a number of more complex capital projects; may assist in expediting the development of complex projects which are the immediate responsibility of a Project Manager; and ensures the quality and high standards of contract performance and compliance in all aspects of assigned projects.
The Assistant Project Manager Level III assists in making decisions and taking actions in a timely manner to expedite the completion of the construction process.
The Assistant Project Manager Level III assists in correcting mistakes and errors before they can be extensively incorporated into the project.

Duties:

Under direct supervision of a Project Manager, will perform more complex and difficult technical tasks, such as the negotiations of change orders and contracts.
Prepare drafts of job status and other reports for review by Project Managers and Senior Project Managers.
May assist in overseeing the consultant selection and contracting process, and manages these contracts, or retains in-house design and construction management staff.
Respond to external and internal request(s) for information/ data in a timely manner, within pre-established parameters.
Provide guidance and advise Assistant Project Manager Level I. May perform job duties of Assistant Project Manager Level I.
Visit various job sites to perform post-occupancy evaluations of the facilities in conjunction with the Department of Education.
Perform other related tasks.

Minimum Requirements:

Baccalaureate Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in architecture, construction management, engineering, environmental services or related course work.
Three (3) years of full-time paid construction work experience.
MUST HAVE A driver’s license valid in New York State.

Assistant Project Manager III Estimated Annual Salary: $105,000

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