LeChase Construction · 23 hours ago
Assistant Project Manager
Syracuse, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$85K/yr - $110K/yrLeChase Construction is a well-established firm providing general construction and construction management services. The Assistant Project Manager will assist the Project Manager and Superintendent in overseeing project management, administration, and safety of assigned projects, while supervising project teams and ensuring customer satisfaction.
ConstructionConsultingProject Management
Hiring Manager
Darbee Jackson
Responsibilities
Assist the Project Manager in the following activities:
Administer the efforts of Project Teams in strict accordance with the contract documents, company policies, Owner/Contractor contract, construction schedule and the level of EXCELLENCE, characteristic with LeChase Construction’s Corporate Mission and Vision Statements
Manage, develop, maintain and oversee all functions of assigned projects at the pre-construction, construction and post-construction phases. Such functions include:
Safety
Project scheduling
Construction planning
Cost control procedures
Total contract administration
Change order/claim administration
Requisition procedures and collection
Goal achievement
Customer satisfaction
Subcontractor/supplier coordination
Closeout
Establish relationships and coordinate the company support functions on all support departments as such affects assigned projects in a harmonious manner at the last cost. Participate in project buy out by assisting Project Manager and Estimating to assure full scopes and economies
Develop, coordinate and implement value engineering concepts and techniques to maximize jobsite efficiencies and profits
Review and discuss weekly with the Project Team the job cost reports and schedule status. Provide bi-monthly cost to complete statements and job status reports to management
Attend field meetings as needed
Create and maintain a TEAM relationship with the Owner, Architect, Construction Manager, LeChase’s supervision, LeChase’s field forces, subcontractors, suppliers, other prime contractors and others involved in the construction process. Pursue and obtain repeat business through complete customer satisfaction
Enable the other members of the Project Team to concentrate on maximizing labor and equipment productivity
Establish, encourage and maintain communication within the Project Team, with upper management, with tradesmen and other project participants (Owners, Architects, Construction Managers, Subcontractors Primes, etc.). Constantly strive for communication improvement. Keep the Owner advised of project status. Prepare and distribute monthly project update reports for Owner’s use and reference
Study and become completely familiar with contract documents, project drawings, specifications, schedule and other project requirements including mechanical and electrical scopes. Be certain all members of Project Team are equally familiar with such
Monitor accuracy, use and effectiveness of project planning including the three-week schedule, its distribution to foremen and the achievement of daily crew production goals
Oversee the effectiveness and evaluate the performance of the Project Team members
Ascertain the proper use and maintenance of tools and equipment. Keep the Project Manager & Superintendent advised as to condition and performance of equipment
Solve problems on assigned projects, which relate to personnel, manpower, union disputes, claims, incorrect work, schedule, etc. Keep management advised and seek advice from peers. Such is to be undertaken in accordance with Corporate Mission, Project Management’s Basic Function, good judgment and common sense. Assist the Project Team in correcting work deficiencies. Provide recommendations to management for promotion, training, hiring and discharging of the labor force
Cooperate with the management in the selection, promotion, training, hiring and discharging of the labor force
Ensure that all required paperwork is filled out accurately, timely, correctly and in proper form. Follow, enforce and adhere to the requirements of the General Responsibilities, all company Manuals and Policies
Inform the Project Manager / Project Executive of any significant changes in the work. Quantifying, monitoring and pursuing of change order or extra work order items are your direct responsibility. Review and approve all change orders (Owners and subcontractors) for execution by the Project Executive, Operations Manager or Vice President in charge
Assist in company training program. Attend and participate in training seminars. Educate and act as mentor to selected employees
Give the order members of the Project Team immediate feedback on their performance – acknowledge a job well done; do not tolerate unsatisfactory performance
Coordinate, cooperate and assist subcontractors, suppliers and other prime trades. Maintain a good working relationship with all subcontract trades
Monitor use rental equipment and expedite the return of rental equipment
Qualification
Required
Assist the Project Manager & Superintendent during the management, administration and safety of assigned project
Supervises Project Teams, Project Engineers, Subcontractors and/or field personnel
Administer the efforts of Project Teams in strict accordance with the contract documents, company policies, Owner/Contractor contract, construction schedule and the level of EXCELLENCE, characteristic with LeChase Construction's Corporate Mission and Vision Statements
Manage, develop, maintain and oversee all functions of assigned projects at the pre-construction, construction and post-construction phases
Establish relationships and coordinate the company support functions on all support departments as such affects assigned projects in a harmonious manner at the last cost
Develop, coordinate and implement value engineering concepts and techniques to maximize jobsite efficiencies and profits
Review and discuss weekly with the Project Team the job cost reports and schedule status
Attend field meetings as needed
Create and maintain a TEAM relationship with the Owner, Architect, Construction Manager, LeChase's supervision, LeChase's field forces, subcontractors, suppliers, other prime contractors and others involved in the construction process
Enable the other members of the Project Team to concentrate on maximizing labor and equipment productivity
Establish, encourage and maintain communication within the Project Team, with upper management, with tradesmen and other project participants
Study and become completely familiar with contract documents, project drawings, specifications, schedule and other project requirements including mechanical and electrical scopes
Monitor accuracy, use and effectiveness of project planning including the three-week schedule, its distribution to foremen and the achievement of daily crew production goals
Oversee the effectiveness and evaluate the performance of the Project Team members
Ascertain the proper use and maintenance of tools and equipment
Solve problems on assigned projects, which relate to personnel, manpower, union disputes, claims, incorrect work, schedule, etc
Cooperate with the management in the selection, promotion, training, hiring and discharging of the labor force
Ensure that all required paperwork is filled out accurately, timely, correctly and in proper form
Inform the Project Manager / Project Executive of any significant changes in the work
Assist in company training program
Give the order members of the Project Team immediate feedback on their performance
Coordinate, cooperate and assist subcontractors, suppliers and other prime trades
Monitor use rental equipment and expedite the return of rental equipment
Company
LeChase Construction
Established in 1944, LeChase prides itself on offering the capabilities of a large firm while maintaining the personalized service of a small firm.
Founded in 1944
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
William Goodrich
Chairman & CEO
Kyle Sayers
President
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