Opus · 3 weeks ago
Associate Project Manager - Phoenix, AZ
2555 E. Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ, 85016, US
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$67K/yr - $100K/yrOpus is a growing, industry-leading organization focused on building greatness in projects and people. They are seeking an Associate Project Manager to support the Project Manager or Senior Project Manager in project management duties, ensuring safe and timely project completion while developing essential project management skills.
Commercial Real EstateConstructionProperty Development
Responsibilities
Work with the safety department to have working knowledge of the federal OSHA standards that apply to the project(s)
Perform a preliminary jobsite hazard analysis along with ongoing jobsite safety review walks and review them with the Superintendent and Regional General Superintendent or Field Coordinator
Support the project management team in providing the labor, materials, equipment, and other resources necessary to perform each project safely
Participate in select client sales meetings with Project Manager
Prepare conceptual and detailed estimates for review with supervisor
Participate in owner contract negotiations and contract exhibit development with Project Manager
Assist with and/or manage the design aspects of assigned projects, ensuring budget, schedule, quality, and customer satisfaction criteria are met
Monitor the preparation of proposal and working drawings for assigned project
Assist with writing detailed specifications and submittal log development
Support the subcontractor bidding process with bid package development, coordination of bid reviews and writing subcontractor award recommendations
Review construction and shop drawings, facilitate shop drawing review process
Assist with and/or manage the construction and close-out of assigned projects, ensuring budget, schedule, quality, and customer satisfaction criteria are met
Collaborate with job site Superintendent in reviewing drawings, budgets, schedules, and other project-related matters on a regular basis
Coordinate, document and distribute minutes for various weekly project team meetings
Confer with supervisor while reviewing schedule updates, cost expenditure, and client sales decisions when necessary
Share job cost responsibility through monitoring budgets and schedules, resolving problems, and reporting cost projections to supervisor on a monthly or more frequent basis
Negotiate owner change orders
Negotiate, write (with Project Coordinator), and approve subcontracts and change orders for Project Manager review
Work with governmental agencies to aid project success or resolve job problems as needed
Demonstrate effective teamwork and the establishment of successful interpersonal relationships with co-workers and other disciplines within the company
Strive to optimize team effectiveness and help coordinate project team
Initiate and document meetings to keep supervisor informed of project status and progress
Acquire understanding of building code and design
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related area
Prior construction-project management of field related experience, preferably design-build delivery with time spent on commercial, multi-family or industrial buildings
Knowledge of basic accounting, budgeting, and cost allocation procedures
Solid problem-solving skills and the ability to work efficiently and independently
Effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Ability to work productively and collaborate with others, lead projects, use available resources effectively, establish priorities, and demonstrate progress toward acquiring Project Manager skills and abilities
Benefits
Healthcare, dental and vision coverage
A 401(k) plan and immediate company match
A student loan payback program
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Birthday holiday
Community time off
Caregiver leave
Tuition reimbursement
Paid licensures and professional memberships
Company
Opus
Opus® is a group of commercial real estate development, design and construction companies headquartered in Minneapolis with offices and projects across the country.
Founded in 2010
201-500 employees
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Growth StageLeadership Team
Kelly Dunbar
Senior Vice President, Real Estate Development
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