Assistant Project Manager – Special Projects

Role Overview

• Assist with project setup, subcontractor buyout, cost tracking, scheduling, and coordination of day-to-day site activities.
• Play a key role in ensuring job cost control, material and equipment tracking, productivity monitoring, and adherence to safety and quality standards.
• Collaborate with project managers, field teams, subcontractors, and clients to help drive projects forward on time and within budget.
• Develop, update and monitor job progress using QMS program, including scheduling, estimating and budgeting to ensure that construction of project parallels with schedule.
• Perform quantity take off(s), cost estimates and bid solicitation.
• Provide research options and regulation information as required.
• Purchase and coordinate the delivery of certain materials for the project(s) ensuring optimum prices, quality and conformance to specifications and budget.
• Review and approve invoices and change orders.
• Negotiate with subcontractors and vendors for specific trades ensuring that all scope is encompassed.
• Review vendor and subcontractor shop drawing submittals for construction as directed by the supervisor.
• Relocate to specific job sites (if required) to become familiar with procurement and construction practices.
• Attend weekly job site meetings.
• Assist in the preparation of various reports to assist in the successful management of the project(s), such as monthly red files, progress analysis/schedules, billings and status reports.
• Assist in the organization and maintenance of job files to ensure continuity of workflow.
• Submit verbal and written reports on project status to supervisor.
• Communicate effectively with customers, direct consultants and subcontractors on the project(s).
• Responsible for the communication, implementation and enforcement of NexGen’s Safety Program on site.
• Perform other duties that may be assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in construction science, construction management, engineering, or related field from an accredited college or university and 3 years of experience, or 7 years of construction related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite, including Excel, MS Project, MS Word, and MS PowerPoint.
• Experience with Procore, Bluebeam, CMIC, or similar project management software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to lead teams and present to stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective planning, resource management, and project scheduling skills.
• Ability to navigate complex construction schedules and identify potential issues proactively.

Benefits

• Willingness to travel up to 60% of the time.
• Dedication to promoting and ensuring workplace safety.
• Commitment to continuous improvement.