Assistant Project Manager

The Weitz Company is hiring a construction Assistant Project Manager to join our Florida team in West Palm Beach! The Assistant Project Manager collaborates with the Project Manager to profitably manage a small project or a specific scope of a larger project. This role will also manage the administrative and field construction activities on their assigned project.

The Weitz Company has been Building a Better Way since 1855. We are a full-service construction company, general contractor, design-builder, and construction manager with office locations throughout the United States. We believe our employees to be our most valuable asset, and we are committed to growing a diverse and inclusive culture that inspires, motivates, and continuously improves.

What You’ll Do:

• 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 and 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
• 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
• Utilize virtual design tools to assist with project coordination
• 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
• Identify and propose value engineering and scope reduction opportunities
• Assist with mentoring and providing development opportunities for team members

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience:
  • 3+ years of experience in construction project management
  • General contractor (GC) experience is preferred
  • An industry-related college degree is required; an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered
  • Knowledge and application of Lean principles
• Skills:

• • Project management skills and commercial construction knowledge 
  • Strong negotiation and relationship building skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication 
  • Ability to make sound judgements and decisions
  • Analytical thinker with a high level of initiative 
  • Adaptable to meet the needs of the business and the client
  • Detail-oriented and highly organized

• Technology:

• • Experience with JDE, Procore, Bluebeam, P6 is a plus
  • Proficient in basic computer software including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook
  • Ability to learn specific job-related software upon hire 

What We Offer: 

• 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

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position at this time. 

The Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of the Company without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of the Company. Please, no phone calls or emails.

The Weitz Company, LLC (and its U.S.-based subsidiaries and affiliates) recognizes the value of and is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and follow applicable affirmative action guidelines and policies. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment (including minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected categories in accordance with applicable ​state and federal laws). The Company is a drug and alcohol-free workplace and background checks are required if applicable. Click here to review our Privacy Notice.  

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