Assistant Project Manager (Ground Up)
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
Company Overview
JRM is one of the top General Contracting and Construction Management Firms with over a decade of trusted experience. Headquartered in New York City with offices in New Jersey, California, and Florida, JRM delivers the highest quality services to clients that include Fortune 500 corporations, respected property owners & developers, major law firms, media & tech firms, leading luxury retailers, renowned hospitality groups, life sciences & healthcare organizations, and financial services firms. JRM knows that dedicated, accomplished employees are the heart of any successful enterprise. We’re always looking to add passionate personnel to our teams across the US.
Job Summary
The Assistant Project Manager (APM) Assists the Lead PM with the day to day technical and administrative aspects of construction projects .
Primary Responsibilities
Assist in creating and managing project budget for all assigned projects Contact Subcontractors and send out drawings to subs for pricing/contract awarding Perform weekly targeted safety inspections across the job to identify and correct hazards on the job Complete inspection checklists and review with the project Safety Team Manage the procurement process for all trades Develop Contract Items List for all trades/packages Review returned submittals & comments with Lead PM prior to issuance to subcontractors Develop, log, submit, follow up, review responses, distribute & coordinate with other members of the team to ensure responses are shared and the Work adjusted accordingly Create update contract and review with Lead PM prior to submitting to subcontractors after Best & Final meetings Ensure all documents are returned & initialed (even drawings if applicable)Implement cost management program for all tradesReview and project work in place based each month for all trades, in conjunction with the Project Lead and Lead Superintendent Assist Lead/PM team in weekly meetings for all trades Produce monthly reports for project financials, schedule, and tracking of all trades
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering , Construction Management, or related field preferred At least 2+ years’ experience as a Project Engineer/Assistant Project Manager Must be able to efficiently multi-task Excellent time management and organizational skills Ability to work well under pressure of deadlines and meet them Demonstrate proficiency in reading commercial construction plans and specifications
Computer Systems
Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook), Timberline (preferred but not required ), On-Screen Takeoff (preferred but not required )
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with JRM without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law. Eligible candidates must be work authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship.
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