Assistant Project Manager- Catalyst Construction

- Entry Level

Milwaukee, WI

About the position

This is a growth position! As an Assistant Project Manager, you will provide daily assistance to the Project Manager and Superintendent on various projects. The more you can learn and handle yourself, the more responsibility you will be granted. Join our close knit, fast moving, successful team!

Responsibilities

• Assist in organizing and leading multiple tenant improvements, interior renovations and remodeling projects
• Assist in managing overall project financials, including developing and maintaining project financials
• Assist in managing accounting billings, change orders, and maintaining schedules
• Support the project manager and superintendent on assigned projects to execute RFI’s, submittals, subcontracts, purchase orders, and site visits
• Assist in identifying cost codes, approving invoices, creating monthly billings
• Maintain trade partner, subcontractors, and supplier budgets; select partners and suppliers
• Manage billings, contract creation, and contract buyouts
• Assist with gathering and distributing information to stakeholders and team
• Assist with analyzing and resolving field construction issues
• Assist with maintaining and reviewing submittal logs
• Prepare, review, distribute, and maintain RFIs
• Develop and maintain the overall project schedule with the Project Manager’s input
• Prepare subcontracts and change orders
• Prepare meeting minutes
• Scope review subcontractor bids
• Track Certificates of Insurance and/or specific building insurance for assigned projects
• Provide project manager subcontract award recommendations
• Attend meetings and training assigned
• Complete projects as assigned

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience within Construction Management; preferably commercial construction
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in construction management, Civil or Architectural Engineering preferred, but not required
• Experience working for a general contractor preferred
• High level of confidentiality and professionalism when interacting with Owners/Clients
• Working knowledge of construction management processes and methods
• Familiarity with building products, construction details, and all safety regulations
• Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships
• Ability to effectively manage time, multi-task, and pay close attention to details
• Self-motivated professional with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office, Procore, and other PM software
• Regularly required to move, sit, and bend for various hours throughout the day
• Reliable transportation
• Occasionally, may need to travel and visit sites in inclement weather