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Seeking Construction Coordinators, Project Engineers, APMs or other self-motivated individual in the industry to fill an Assistant Project Manager position. Ashworth Homes is a local developer and general contracting company specializing in new Built-Green, modern design, residential and multifamily construction projects in the Seattle area. Develop your expertise to manage entire projects as we continue to grow.
Job is full time, 40 hours per week; Office Hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Pay range DOE. Insurance Medical & Dental benefits are available after 90 days.
Please respond to this post with your resume and a cover letter.
General Job Description
The Assistant Construction Project Manager is involved with each project throughout its lifecycle from design to marketing, including scope, schedule and budget. This position reports directly to the Project Manager and additionally provides support to the President, Operations Manager and Superintendents, interfacing with internal and external clients as well as subcontractors, office and field personnel. This is an opportunity to learn all aspects until ready to self-manage full projects.
In early project phases, the APM may help develop feasibility recommendations, support land acquisitions, coordinate utility disconnects, and ensure documents are submitted for plans intake. In the preconstruction phase, blueprints are studied, and scopes of work are developed and sent out to bid. During the construction process the APM helps ensure that the project is being managed to the predefined scope and budget. This will include responsibility for issuing purchase orders, communicating specifications to vendors and tracking for compliance, managing material procurement/costs, and any other items needed to facilitate smooth jobsite construction operations.
Duties included but not limited to:
Assist with project feasibility analyses, coordinate project design, engineering and intake
Prepare Scope of Work documents, send RFP's, input and level bids to issue Purchase Orders
Answer sub questions regarding constructability, relying on plans reading, SOW, available data
Provide budgetary guidance using unit cost estimates, quotes and perform quantity takeoffs
Coordinate utility applications (e.g. order water meters, connect power, new gas service etc.)
Apply for and procure permits, document changes in jurisdictional requirements as needed
Select fixtures and/or design finishes that meet Built Green 4 and energy code requirements
Cultivate and vet new subcontractor relationships and facilitate meetings to build rapport
Perform QA walks in the field, assist with staging dates, listing and real estate agent coordination
Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
Prior job experience in construction - management, field, admin or operations
Basic knowledge of residential or commercial construction terms and methods
Positive, outgoing, can-do attitude with a strong desire to learn and excel
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with diverse stakeholders
Great organizational, project management and creative problem-solving skills
Proficient with basic computer software, plans reading and emergent technologies
Credibility and Integrity
Valid driver's license
Drug free
Preferred Qualifications
Expertise with residential construction budgeting, scopes and sequencing
Experience with purchasing, contract/vendor management, client relations
Proficiency maintaining construction schedules using Microsoft Project
Solid personal budgeting, financial and time management skills
Interest in design, space planning, green building methods, and construction data
