Assistant Project Manager

Work Hard. Have Fun.

At Cerris Builders (formerly MW Builders), we believe in delivering quality craftsmanship while having fun along the way. Our group of construction companies prides itself on our almost 100-year history, our employee ownership structure, and our competitive pay and benefits. From the moment you start working with us, we’ve got your growth in mind. We believe Cerris isn’t just a great place to start your career – it’s a great place to watch it advance for years to come.

Come build the extraordinary with us. Apply today.

Nature of Work

Provides partial management for a project or assists project management on projects. Assists with on-site direction for various aspects of construction including but not limited to the project schedule, field staffs, contract documents, subcontractor performance, vendor compliance, budgets, costs, safety, profitability, and statutory and legal compliance

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Coordinates and communicates with owners, vendors, crews, subcontractors, architects, and suppliers to facilitate timely project completion
• As required, conducts workplace inspections assessing quantity and specification/quality, percent completion by subcontractors, and safety compliance
• Develops operations and maintenance manuals and as builts, as required
• Exercises initiative or, as directed, performs additional duties to meet the needs of the organization
  
  

In addition to the above responsibilities, this position will be responsible for the following:

• Has ownership of all project management documentation that may include schedules, material purchases, cost management, progress charts, RFIs, submittals, meeting minutes, jobsite controls, tracking reports, etc.
• Negotiates procurement of minor scopes and draft subcontract and purchase order scopes for review by the Project Manager
• Monitors and reports subcontractor performance to ensure they meet expectations of contract documents
• Manages and supervises the purchase and delivery of project materials, tools, and equipment
• Assists in the establishment and coordination of overall project schedule.
• Assists in managing cost control and forecasting of project labor, material, subcontractors, and equipment
• Prepares and manages both subcontractor and owner change orders.
• Organizes, participates, and leads various project meetings
• Assists the project staff to ensure projects are completed per contract documents and schedule
• Assists project team in providing a safe work environment, as well as complying with all statutory and regulatory requirements
  
  

Qualifications

• Ability to collaborate with and function well within a team-oriented environment
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents
• Knowledge of general construction practices and principles
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of project management, accounting, and scheduling software
• Experience with supervising or managing direct reports is preferred, but not required
• Ability to travel to various jobsites to meet project demands preferred
  
  

Education

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree from a four-year college, university, or equivalent experience
  
  

Experience

• 3 years or more of related work experience preferred
• May have supervisory responsibilities
  
  

Physical Demands and Working Environment

• Physical demands for this position are moderate. Typically the employee may sit comfortably to do the work. However, there may be walking, standing, bending or carrying of items (25-50 pounds) such as plan documents, papers, books, parts, etc. There may be times of physical exertion, such as long periods of standing; walking over rough, uneven or rocky surfaces; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, climbing or similar activities. The work may require specific but common physical characteristics and abilities such as above-average agility and dexterity. Requires a good ability to see, hear, and speak
• Standard project site environment may include machinery, parts and chemicals; may require protective gear.
  
  

Cerris and our group of companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer-EEO/AA/M/F/D/V/VEVRAA

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