Assistant Project Manager in Rochester

The Assistant Project Manager (APM) is a vital member of the Operations Project Execution Team. The APM reports directly to the Project Manager (PM) and is responsible for the oversight of the complete project. The APM will have the opportunity to gain varied and in-depth technical knowledge in Façade Project Management, Production Management, Scheduling, Engineering, and Site Installation. The APM must coordinate work with other departments, including procurement, manufacturing, construction teams, external project teams, and engineering.

Role and Responsibilities

• Understand and oversee the process of a facade project from handoff of the estimate throughout the closeout process.
• Process submittals and RFIs as needed throughout the project lifespan.
• Under the direction of the PM, begin with the estimate and the contract, understand the scope, and meet with the engineering/shop and design department to develop the drawings.
• Assist the Project Manager in researching, substantiating, presenting, and reporting changes to the contract scope.
• Assist the PM in managing key items and deadlines concerning project design, keeping in mind the logistics and limitations of the site and incorporating feasibility into the design.
• Assist the Project Manager in coordinating the client’s team (project manager, architects, engineers, consultants) to ascertain contract time, cost, and quality objectives and organise project resources accordingly.
• Assist the Project Manager in developing, tracking, updating, and reporting on the contract schedule of values and payment requisitions, ensuring the project cash flow is met and payments received on time.
• Attend and take meeting minutes at all required external and internal meetings.
• Maintain any logs required for scheduling, cost tracking, and resource management.
• Maintain schedule and allocate the designers and shop work accordingly to prioritise scope items.
• Assist the Project Manager & Purchasing teams in the pricing and purchasing of materials, equipment, and sub-contracts, ensuring that both budgetary and specified contractual cost, time, and quality requirements are met.
• Maintain communication through cross-functional departments to meet production requirements.
• Proactively coordinate with fabrication to confirm no items are overlooked and that all work is completed within the required timeline.
• Make sure the site deliveries are coordinated, and field resources are available.
• Attend site meetings and be available during installations as needed.
• Manage as-builts and closeout documents to get any retainage released.

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of administration, management, and tools.
• Knowledge of construction safety and regulations in compliance with OSHA standards.
• Background in construction plan reading and document interpretation.
• Ability to coordinate own and others’ actions, manage own time, and manage personnel resources.
• Familiarity with architectural metal and glass form and function is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong understanding and expression of written and verbal English sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, with a focus on Excel as well as a strong problem-solving capability.
• Familiarity in construction tools such as Bluebeam or Revit.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to travel as required.
• Ability to sit, work, and collaborate on a computer as needed for project work.
• Ability to stand for periods of time as needed for project work.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Bachelor in AEC field required.
• Previous experience in façade project management or design is preferred.
• Previous experience or coursework in construction field is preferred.
• An engineering/architectural background is preferred.

New Hudson Facades Benefits

• Salary Range: £73K- £80K, based on departmental budget, qualifications, experience, education, and licences.
• Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision plans for full-time employees.
• Paid Time Off.
• Retirement: 401K plan with employer contributions.

New Hudson Facades is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.