Construction Assistant Project Manager

$70,000 - $85,000/Yr

Sun Country Builders - Carlsbad, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Carlsbad, CA

Construction of Buildings

About the position

The Assistant Project Manager at Sun Country Builders, Inc. plays a crucial role in supporting the Project Management and Construction teams within the multi-family housing sector. This full-time position involves managing construction document control, assisting with project start-up and close-out procedures, and ensuring effective communication and coordination among subcontractors and project stakeholders. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong organizational skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Complete assigned duties with an exceptional level of accuracy and timeliness.
• Implement project start-up and close-out procedures as directed by the Project Manager.
• Assist Project Managers in the Subcontract/Buyout process, including bid analysis, subcontract document drafting, and Purchase Orders.
• Compare and analyze proposals for completeness.
• Assist Project Managers in budget and change order management.
• Acquire an understanding of all Subcontract scopes of work, subcontract agreements, project plans, specifications, and prime contract with the Owner.
• Create a list of required submittals and pursue Subcontractors.
• Review submittals for completeness as per project plans and specifications.
• Create Proposal Requests and forward to applicable subcontractors for pricing upon receipt of changes by Owner, Architect, or Engineer.
• Assist Project Superintendent with field-related coordination and updating the project schedule.
• Assist Project Managers in all project meetings (i.e., OAC, Coordination).
• Follow through with Subcontractors to ensure all proposals are received and analyze proposals for completeness.
• Process and distribute RFIs timely and coordinate with affected subcontractors.
• Assist Project Manager with maintaining the project schedule and the Potential Change Order to Owners log and Subcontractor Change Orders.
• Prepare Change Orders.

Requirements

• A construction management degree with 1 year of multi-family construction experience or 4 years of multi-family experience with a General Contractor.
• Strong Word, Excel, MS Project, Procore, and general computer skills.
• Strong plan interpretation skills.
• Exceptional quantitative thinking with strong written and verbal communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Positive attitude and great customer service skills.
• Self-starter, team player, and must be able to get along with and respect others.
• Resourceful, innovative, and extremely well organized.
• Excellent follow-up on action items.
• Goal-oriented, self-starter, and able to establish priorities and deadlines.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance