Construction Assistant Project Manager (Mid-level), Full-Time, Wausau, WI

Position Summary:

• Assist in the preparation of and review project cost codes, budgets, cash flow reports and production units for the project.
• Review shop drawings, RFIs and ASIs (all change orders) for coordination and implementation of project requirements.
• Prepare letters of intent with trade contractors.
• Assist in managing the trade contract process.
• Ensure a timely submittal process by reviewing project changes by the owner and trade contractors.
• Thoroughly comprehend project plans, specifications, and details throughout project duration.
• Attend weekly site progress meetings held with the project manager, owner, architect, and key trade contractors.
• Prepare, for review, monthly pay applications to Owner.
• Collect, in accordance with the contract, invoiced project amounts due from the owner to achieve management of the project’s cash flow.
• Assist project manager with reviewing and controlling project costs.
• Review, for approval, trade contractor/supplier payment applications.
• Assist in collecting supplier and trade contractor lien waivers to ensure payments are properly disbursed.
• Communicate field/office policies, instructions, and procedures to all project personnel - including trade contractor personnel.
• Attend project estimate review, start-up, monthly interim, and close-out meetings.
• Generate meeting minutes within one week of the meeting conclusion in collaboration with the project manager.
• Update project logs (i.e., shop drawings, RFI, ASI, OCO, etc.) prior to every progress meeting.
• Support the project manager and superintendent in adhering to the schedule for early project closeout and final acceptance by the owner.
• Assist in preparing the final written analysis on project profitability, profit enhancers, profit busters and project problems for discussion in the closeout meeting and the permanent project records.
• Assist in preparing project cost report for inclusion into company historical database within a CSI format and breakdown established by company standards for project type.

* * Experience in Microsoft Office, P6 Professional, Primavera Contract Management, Procore, or alike is desired. * *

Position Requirements:

• Associate degree in construction management, architecture, engineering, trade school, comparable training or the equivalent combination with 1-3 years of relevant work experience in the construction industry.
• Construction field knowledge desired.
• Ability to comprehend and communicate safety standards.
• Ability to recognize and achieve high quality construction standards and project performance.

Benefits/Compensation:

Health/Dental/Vision insurance, HSA account with employer contribution, Employer sponsored life insurance, Aflac benefit options, Paid time off program, 401(k) with employer matching, Tuition reimbursement, Professional development assistance, Life insurance, Employee referral bonus program, Employee assistance program, Employee-driven wellness program and culture club, Flexibility, work environment that supports employee well-being and family/work balance.

Compensation for this position is competitive and current to market. Compensable factors are thoughtfully considered.

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