ASSOCIATE PROJECT MANAGER

Job Overview

The person in this position reports to Senior Lead Project Manager and is responsible for supporting the planning, coordination, and execution of construction projects from start to finish. This role works closely with Project Managers, clients, subcontractors, design professionals, and senior leadership to ensure the projects are delivered on time, within the scope and within budget. The Associate Project Manager plays a key role in managing documentation, tracing project progress, and resolving issues that may arise throughout the construction lifecycle.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead small or standard projects through all phases of construction including pre-construction, construction, and closeout.
• Collaborate with engineers and contractors to ensure alignment with project goals.
• Complete, manage and maintain project documentation including RFI’s, submittals, change orders, punch lists, and document tasks.
• Prepare, review, and maintain project schedules and budgets.
• Support internal meetings and customer communications.
• Track and report project progress, costs, and issues.
• Support bid and procurement processes including reviewing proposals and vendor coordination.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, local building codes, and permitting requirements.
• Learn and use ERP, Procore and scheduling systems.
• Participate in training across PEMB, greenhouse and fabric building types.
• Abide by all company rules, policies, and regulations. Inform management of any violations.
• Conduct site visits if needed and monitor field activities to verify project milestones and quality control.
• Assist with resolving field issues by coordinating with project management.
• Any and all other responsibilities as given by Senior Lead Project Manager or the Director of Design and Engineering.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience:                                            

• Bachelor’s Degree in Building or Construction Management or related field preferred.
• 1- 3 years of experience in construction project coordination or management.
• Proficiency in project management tools such as Procore, MS Office, Epicor

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong math skills
• Excellent communication skills both verbally and in writing.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Knowledge of construction and building codes
• Knowledge of construction practices and safety/OSHA procedures
• OSHA 10 or 30 certification a plus
• Ability to solve problems
• Ability to manage multiple projects at one time
• Must be able to travel to job sites as needed and hold a valid driver’s license
• Must be at least 21 years of age for DOT regulations and traveling across state lines
• Proficient in MS Office skills
• Ability to read blueprints and design drawings
• Experience or certification in operating auxiliary equipment (forklifts, boom lifts, scissor lifts, man lifts etc.)
• Must be able to lift up to 20-50 lbs.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, it requires various continuous standing, sitting, walking, light lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, kneeling, crawling, climbing, and squatting. Lifting up to 20-50 lbs.  

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in both office and on active construction site environments. Travel to job sires may be required locally or regionally.