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The Poole and Kent Corporation · 2 days ago

Assistant Project Manager

Baltimore, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$100K/yr - $124K/yr

3+ years exp

The Poole and Kent Corporation is a leading mechanical contractor in the eastern United States, focusing on a broad range of commercial and government projects. The Assistant Project Manager will support the Project Manager in overseeing construction projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget while maintaining a safe working environment.

ConstructionMechanical EngineeringProcurement

Responsibilities

Support Project Manager in driving project’s overall flow effectively from inception to completion

Support the Project Manager, Safety, and field employees in creating, executing, and fostering a safe work environment

Review contract and bid documents from estimating; review and understand scope for project turnover

Assist with project document control, including but not limited to, subcontractors' certificates of insurance, bonding, permits, submittals, RFI’s, change orders, correspondence, etc

Ensure documents are centrally saved in the project’s chosen document control software

Verify correct drawings are distributed to field

Assist with schedule of values, or billing format as required by the contract documents

Support project schedule showing completion, delivery dates and sub requirements. Integrate into overall project and manpower schedule as directed

Request PO’s for major equipment and subs indicating shipping requirements and anticipating delivery dates. (Request proper delivery notice at that time.)

Support in the obtaining and assembly of documentation for the project relating to operation and maintenance manuals

Attend all necessary meetings with both internal and external entities to review scheduling and delivery, work plans, job progress, manpower, and solutions to setbacks

Support project accounting and/or project management in monthly billings and collections and follow up on outstanding balances

Collaborate with supervisor regarding project safety. (Toolbox talks and weekly walk through.)

Gather information for changes in work/scope and work with the project team, estimating, and downstream clients for pricing. Project Manager will finalize change order pricing. Ensure no work starts prior to approval or notice to proceed

Assist field personnel in commissioning process and closeout of project

Escalate critical and/or sensitive issues to the Project Manager with recommendation for resolution

Ability to meet the project site onboarding requirements as set by the contractual requirements is required

Comply with all Company operating policies, procedures, and safety programs as established

Reliable transportation and an ability to travel to the assigned project site is required

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringOSHA StandardsProject ManagementAutoCADDocument Control SoftwareConstruction Contract KnowledgeCommunication SkillsLeadership SkillsOrganizational SkillsProblem SolvingAttention to Detail

Required

3 to 5 years of professional experience in the mechanical, plumbing, and/or industrial HVAC discipline

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, business administration or related field

Familiarity with a wide variety of field concepts, practices and procedures

Working knowledge of and ability to apply OSHA safety standards

Working knowledge of construction contract language and terms

Familiarity with local market is desirable

Must demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, (i.e. Outlook, Word, and Excel)

Familiarity with AutoCAD, and other mechanical, technical, or construction programs

Familiarity with project management/document control software

Familiarity with construction/financial software packages

Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills

Must demonstrate ability to lead people and get results through others

Must demonstrate ability to effectively organize and manage multiple tasks and prioritize work

Must demonstrate technical skills in project management, quality assurance, and costing

Must demonstrate ability to analyze and solve problems on a strategic and tactical level

Must demonstrate integrity, honesty, professionalism, and commitment to company values

Must have strong attention to detail

Must be self-motivated and able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment

Must have excellent organizational, communication, strategic, technical, analytical, problem solving, and multi-tasking skills

Must have high standards of quality with attention to detail

Must possess ability to manage and supervise personnel

Must build positive working relationships with multiple levels of employees, management, suppliers, and customers

Must have the demonstrated ability to effectively communicate, cooperate, and collaborate with multiple levels of employees, government agencies, general and subcontractors, and suppliers

Ability to meet the project site onboarding requirements as set by the contractual requirements is required

Comply with all Company operating policies, procedures, and safety programs as established

Reliable transportation and an ability to travel to the assigned project site is required