The Weitz Company · 2 hours ago
Assistant Project Manager
West Palm Beach, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expThe Weitz Company is a full-service construction company that is hiring an Assistant Project Manager for a courthouse project in West Palm Beach, Florida. This role is responsible for managing project activities and ensuring compliance with contract terms under the oversight of a Project Manager.
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Responsibilities
Understand contract terms and obligations to ensure work in progress is within scope
Manage construction documents, drawings, requests for information (RFI) and submittals
Prepare inspections, compliance audits and the non-conformance log
Manage material and equipment delivery status
Manage project logs (i.e. buyouts, subcontractor material status reports, submittals, RFIs)
Assist in the preconstruction, project planning and buyout process
Create and manage scopes of work to be included in subcontracts and/or purchase order agreements
Approve subcontractor and vendor pay applications, within delegated authority
Assist in completion of monthly project status reports (MPSR), owner billings and financial risk assessments
Ensure subcontract agreements and amendments are executed
Track and negotiate subcontractor requests for change; solicit pricing and execute change orders, within delegated authority
Utilize virtual design tools to assist with project coordination
Operate project software, implement Lean Last Planner and create/manage project schedule
Facilitate regular project meetings; record and distribute meeting minutes, as needed
Manage closeout information, punch list items, as-built drawings and warranty process
Facilitate dispute resolution among subcontractors, vendors, architects and owners, within delegated authority
Identify and propose value engineering and scope reduction opportunities
Assist with mentoring and providing development opportunities for team members
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
A minimum of three (3) years of extensive project construction management experience
Experience in a fast-paced environment
Excellent verbal and written communication
Ability to balance and prioritize projects with impending deadlines
Detail-oriented and highly organized
Strong negotiation skills
Candidate should have experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Apple products (iPhone & iPad) and have the ability to learn specific software
Preferred
Resort/public work, or general commercial experience is strongly preferred
LEAN principles, experience and ability to apply principles is desirable
Solid systems experience with Procore, JDE, Bluebeam, and Asta is preferred
Benefits
Competitive Pay
Rewarding Bonus Program
Comprehensive Benefits Package with Tax-Advantaged HSA and FSA offerings
Employer-Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Programs
Employer-Paid Life Insurance
Generous Paid Time Off Provisions
401K Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
Tuition Reimbursement
Fully Paid Parental Leave
Voluntary Products Including: Critical Illness Insurance and Accident Insurance
Corporate Wellness Program with Wellness Time Off and Rewards
Company
The Weitz Company
The Weitz Company, a subsidiary of Orascom Construction PLC, is a full-service construction company, general contractor, design-builder and construction manager with office locations throughout the United States.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2012-09-01Acquired
Leadership Team
Kevin McClain
President & CEO
Recent News
Corridor Business Journal
2025-10-31
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