Commercial Construction Assistant Project Manager - Hospitality

HITT Contracting - Falls Church, VA

Full-time - Entry Level

Falls Church, VA

Construction of Buildings

About the position

An Assistant Project Manager (APM) at HITT plays a crucial role in the construction process by obtaining, evaluating, coordinating, and distributing the necessary information and authorizations to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the specified quality standards. The APM is responsible for protecting and promoting the interests of both the business and the client in all matters related to the project. This position is designed for individuals who are at the beginning of their leadership journey, and while the learning paths and promotional opportunities may vary, most team members serve as APMs for a duration of two to six years. The APM will maintain adherence to HITT's safety standards, ensuring that all required documentation is properly filed. They will assist in creating and managing the project budget for all assigned projects and develop pre-construction RFP packages. Conducting project meetings, setting milestones, and formulating monthly owner reports are also key responsibilities. The APM will establish job processes, including RFIs, submittals, and pay applications, and will be involved in approving pay applications and negotiating subcontract change orders. Additionally, the APM will update the project schedule, ensure project quality control, and establish overall project logistics while collaborating closely with the project superintendent and site operations team throughout the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Maintain adherence to HITT's standards of safety
• Ensure that required documentation is filed
• Assist in creating and managing project budget for all assigned projects
• Develop pre-construction RFP package
• Assist in conducting project meetings, setting milestones and formulating monthly owner report
• Establish job processes (RFIs, submittals, and pay applications) including approving pay applications and negotiating subcontract change orders
• Update project schedule; ensure project quality control and establish overall project logistics
• Assist in managing the closeout process
• Collaborate with the project superintendent and site operations team throughout the life of the project

Requirements

• High school diploma required; four-year degree from an accredited university with a concentration in construction, engineering, or business is strongly preferred
• In lieu of a degree, additional work experience is acceptable
• 2-5 years' experience in commercial construction, including experience with a commercial general contractor
• Previous experience on commercial job sites strongly preferred
• Passion for construction and the industry; ability to recognize and seek quality
• Ability to master sector/project-specific software systems including but not limited to: Microsoft Office suite (ex. Project, Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.), ProCore, Adobe, BlueBeam, JD Edwards
• Strong ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and professionally, with a strong focus on audience appropriate business writing and verbal skills
• Demonstrate a positive attitude and passion for construction and the industry
• Ability to gather data, interpret it into meaningful information, and relay that information through clear, concise communication strategies
• Organize and manage tasks and priorities
• Demonstrate integrity consistently with The HITT Way and HITT's core values
• Seek continuous improvement of knowledge and abilities, internal focus on self-improvement
• Adapt and exercise flexibility with the ever-changing world of technology, design, means and methods
• Collaborate with people of various backgrounds and styles
• Create and maintain relationships with colleagues, clients, subcontractors, and vendors
• Exhibit respectfulness by being punctual, engaged/focused, and respectful of others