Assistant Project Manager
D|Watts is committed to redefining the construction experience for our clients. As an Assistant Project Manager with D|Watts you will assist with the smooth and timely completion of interior office buildouts, and help exceed client expectations on every project. Your role as role as an APM will be to assist with the planning, organization, and management of the day to day operations, as well as any other responsibilities your Project Manager sees fit.
At D|Watts our goal is to be the best, and we will only do this by hiring talented individuals who will help us push the envelope. We look forward to receiving applications from individuals who care about others, know their own strengths and weaknesses, and want to be part of a team.
Responsibilities
- Maintains adherence to the D|Watts standards of safety
- Prioritizes paperwork and submittal process
- Maintains material delivery status
- Archives contact records
- Sets up the initial paperwork flow for projects
- Maintains and distributes meeting minutes
- Manages all project files following the proper organization structure
- Assists the superintendent in quality control
- Works with the superintendent in the formulation of the project plan
- Maintains communication with subcontractors throughout the project
Qualifications
- High school diploma required, B.S. in Engineering, Architecture or Construction Management is preferred
- At least 2 years’ experience working for a General Contractor
- Ability to read construction drawings
- Excellent organizational and project management skills
- Problem solving and negotiation skills
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills
- Knowledge of or the ability to learn the following systems: Microsoft Office suite (ex. Project, Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.), BlueBeam, CMIC, Plangrid
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Other Requirements
- Must possess a valid current driver’s license and reliable transportation
- Foster positive relationships with colleagues, clients, subcontractors and vendors
- Approach all situations with a customer service oriented attitude
- Take initiative and seek responsibility
D|Watts has a very competitive benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, a 401K program, paid maternal and paternal leave, 3 weeks paid vacation, and more.
D|Watts is an equal opportunity employer and conducts all hiring and employment practices strictly in accordance with applicable employment discrimination laws and regulations. Discrimination in employment on the basis of any classification protected under federal, state, or local law is a violation of our policy and is illegal.