Assistant Project Manager

Definition: This position is responsible for monitoring design and construction contracts, scheduling and coordinating all aspects of construction projects, and conducting a broad range of research and field investigations in order to make recommendations to management related to facility construction projects and/or long range planning needs.

Essential Functions:

• Performs assignments requiring the application of diversified knowledge of design principles, construction and management principles and practices in broad areas for construction of capital improvement projects and special assigned projects, including dealing with consultants, contractors and other outside agencies
• May perform assignments that include recommendations for bid specifications, evaluations of bid proposals, contract development and construction quality control
• Exercises practical judgment in the evaluation, selection, adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures and criteria
• Reviews project schedules of work and manages all parties to ensure work meets quality standards
• Assists in the maintenance project documents, cost estimates, and tracking expenditures
• Performs a variety of delegated research tasks
• Contributes to the improvement of target plans and overall cost competitiveness through planned productive, efficient, and innovative programs
• Interacts with internal and external customers within the City

Additional Duties:

• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications / Acceptable Equivalency:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• Knowledge of electrical, plumbing & HVAC systems as well as the ability to interpret plans and specifications
• Ten (10) years of high level project experience in commercial and/or institutional construction including at least two (2) years’ experience with coordination of governmental construction project management and operations for capital improvement projects

OR

• Associate Degree and eight (8) years of high level project experience in commercial and/or institutional construction including at least two (2) years’ experience with coordination of governmental construction project management and operations for capital improvement projects

OR

• Bachelor’s Degree and six (6) years of high level project experience in commercial and/or institutional construction including at least two (2) years’ experience with coordination of governmental construction project management and operations for capital improvement projects

OR

• Any combination of related education, experience, certifications and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job

Core Competencies:

• Knowledge of Texas laws regarding architectural barriers and ADA programs
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Ability to form and maintain effective relationships with coworkers and customers
• Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance
• Ability to employ efficient organizational skills;
• Ability to handle multiple projects in all phases with minimal supervision
• Ability to consistently demonstrate an excellent “customer service” attitude
• Ability to direct staff to achieve positive goals
• Ability to effectively use project management software

Conditions of Employment:

• Must have a valid Class “C” Driver’s License prior to employment
• Must pass a drug test, driver’s license check, and criminal history background check

Preferences:

• Bilingual in Spanish and English
• Analytical with strong background in project management
• High technical capabilities
• Ability to use CAD software
• Strong communication skills

Physical Requirements:

Overall Strength Demands: The italicized word describes the overall strength demand of the functions performed by the incumbent during a typical workday.

• Sedentary – lifting no more than 10 pounds
• Light – lifting no more than 20 pounds; carry up to 10 pounds
• Medium – lifting no more than 50 pounds, carry up to 25 pounds
• Heavy – lifting no more than 100 pounds, carry up to 50 pounds
• Very Heavy – lifting more than 100 pounds, carry more than 50 pounds

Physical Demand Codes: The following describes if the incumbent is expected to exert the following physical demands during a typical workday and the overall frequency.

Codes for “how often”:

Y = Yes

N = No

E = extensive (100-70%)

M = moderate (60-30%)

I = infrequent (20-10%)

A = almost never (< 10%)

Task: Code:

• Standing: M
• Sitting: E
• Walking: M
• Lifting: I
• Carrying: I
• Pushing/Pulling: A
• Overhead Work: A
• Fine Dexterity: M
• Kneeling: A
• Crouching: A
• Crawling: N
• Bending: A
• Twisting: I
• Climbing: N
• Balancing: N
• Vision: Y
• Hearing: Y
• Talking: Y
• Video Display: Y
• Other:

Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids:

The essential functions of this position require the daily use of a telephone, a computer, general office machines, and occasionally the operation of a motor vehicle.

Environmental Factors:
The essential functions of this position are performed in an office environment.
This job description is not an employment agreement, contract agreement, or contract. Management has exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $61,826.00 to $82,228.50 /year

Experience:

• commercial construction: 5 years (Required)

Work Location:

• Multiple locations

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Relocation assistance
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement

This Company Describes Its Culture as:

• Detail-oriented — quality and precision-focused
• Stable — traditional, stable, strong processes
• Team-oriented — cooperative and collaborative