Assistant Project Manager

Assistant Project Manager

Philadelphia, PA: On Site

Envision Consultants, Ltd. is a woman-owned, small businessproviding design and construction support services in the AEC industry since1994. For over 30 years, we've built a reputation for reliability,responsiveness, and results, partnering with project owners, contractors, anddesign professionals on complex projects. As we continue to grow, we're lookingfor driven team members who want to make an impact and grow with us.

Summary/Objective

The Assistant Project Manager assists the project team withthe planning, and coordination of activities pertaining to the design,renovation and/or construction of assigned projects. Assignments maystart at the conceptual level, proceed through the design phase, the bid andaward phase, the construction phase and then closeout and warrantyimplementation. The Assistant Project Manager would be actively involvedin the coordination and management of systems and tasks.

This position may also include responsibility for overseeingthe day-to-day contractor's execution of the requirements of the constructioncontract, with guidance from the Project Manager or other supervisingpersonnel. This includes being instrumental in inspecting and documenting thatthe work in the field is in compliance with the requirements of the contract,the plans and specifications and the expectations of the client. Work mayrequire on-site, project assignments in the Philadelphia and South JerseyMetropolitan Area. This position may serve as the primary point of contact withthe contractor's field staff for the Project Manager or other supervisingpersonnel. The Assistant Project Manager may represent the firm to theconstruction project group and assists with the responsibilities for the team'sperformance on the project.

Essential Functions

Assists the Program Manager, Project Manager and/or Client with conducting or scheduling inspections, completing reports, attaining all necessary permits (if necessary) and establishing budgets. Assist the project management team with tasks and administration relating to communication and direction with owners, contractors, or design professionals to discuss and resolve matters, such as work procedures, complaints, or construction problems. Assist with project administration to include scheduling and managing project meetings, reviewing and maintaining project submittal and RFI logs and issuing timely meeting minutes. Monitor contractor's plan, schedule, and construction activities to meet deadlines. Assist with the coordination and preparation of budget estimates, progress reports, and cost tracking reports as required. Inspect or review projects to monitor compliance with building and safety codes, regulations and conformance to the contract documents. Inspect or review projects to monitor compliance with environmental regulations. Assist with the preparation of contracts (If required) or revision negotiations to contractual agreements (change orders). Assist with the development or implementation of quality control programs. Review project safety plans. Conduct field observations as part of investigative work required for project administration, construction management or consulting efforts; Perform field inspections and reporting required for verification of conformance with construction documents; Participate as an active member of a project team and be able to work independently; On a daily basis, monitor and record all work performed by the contractor and prepare a comprehensive Daily Report with measurement of daily quantities completed and resources utilized; Identify and record any construction issues potentially resulting in a scope, time or cost impact to the work which may result in a change to the contract; call these issues to the Project Manager's attention and provide support as requested to analyze and resolve them; Monitor the contractor's maintenance of master As-built drawing information, and advise the contractor and Project Manager when this information is not being collected and documented per the contract requirements; Plan and coordinate all owner provided field testing and inspections, and witness and document contractor provided field testing and inspections, in accordance with the Contract Documents; Document the contractor's compliance and non-compliance with established quality control and quality assurance procedures; Monitor the contractor's compliance with contractual safety requirements, and document and report deviations from those requirements; Prepare written reports documenting QA/QC inspections, non-compliance notices, corrective actions, and safety concerns; Assist the Project Manager when requested in collating materials for contract close-out; Participate in constructability reviews for new projects as requested; and Assist in the development of project specific quality control and assurance documents and standards for projects that are under development.Competencies

Problem Solving/Analysis Collaboration Skills Communication Proficiency (oral, written and electronic) Flexibility Effective Time Management Making Decisions and Solving Problems Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others Ethical ConductPreferred Education and Experience

Degree in Engineering or Construction Management with 3-5 years of experience in Preconstruction and Construction 3 – 5 years of on-site project experience is preferred Strong communication skills; thorough and attentive to details; able to prioritize and multitask; proactive and deadline-oriented Ability to read and understand work orders, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals Ability to interact effectively with customers, vendors, subcontractors and employees at all levels of the organization Experience with document controls software (eBuilder, Prolog, etc.) Organizational skills Experience creating, updating and maintaining spreadsheets and databases OSHA 30 Safety CertificationPosition Type

This is a full-time position.

Travel

Ability to travel to various job sites and Envision'soffices.

Benefits

Envision Consultants, Ltd. offers a competitive salary and acomprehensive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and VisionBenefits, Retirement plans with Employer Contribution, Life/DisabilityBenefits, Flexible Spending Accounts, and a Health Savings Account.

Envision is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/W/D/V.

Salary

$70,000 - $90,000, commensurate with experience andqualifications.