Assistant Project Manager Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship

The Opportunity: The individual in this role will assist Field Managers, Project Managers, Sr. Project Managers in understanding the project scope in order to make the best Buy-Out decisions. Uses basic negotiation skills with Owners and subcontractors; utilizes cost forecasting and understands Scopes of Work. Has demonstrated ability to complete a standard project by themselves. Can manage moderate client(s) expectations and client basic building scope. Can successfully make deals with subs, buy-out, negotiate. Experience running an effective Client meeting. Has been assigned and run a small/medium job(s). This individual will have a significant role in managing a project's day-to-day operations and leading junior team members.

Essential Functions:

• Manage the successful execution of a project:
• Lead the development and maintenance of project schedules, ensuring the tasks are completed on time and within budget.
• Ensure that project deliverables meet client expectations and regulatory requirements, maintaining a high standard of quality.
• Assist in managing project costs, identifying potential cost overruns, and implementing corrective actions.
• Review and approve invoices, change orders, and payment requests from subcontractors and vendors.
• Directly manage subcontracts including drafting and negotiating terms, schedule coordination, and confirming compliance with contract specifications.
• Serve as the main point of contact for external stakeholders.
• Participate in project meetings, making recommendations and decisions based on project needs and team discussion.
• Conduct consistent and timely quality control review of work in progress, ensuring all work complies with project plans, specifications, and safety standards.
• Assist the PM with contract negotiations, risk management, and project execution strategies.
• Develop portions of Project Schedule and/or review Project Schedule; or develop smaller schedules.
• Take Project Schedule and Project Milestones & adapt to a workable plan.
• Develop and utilize basic cost forecasting skills.
• Develop, maintain and update a 3 week look ahead schedule.
• Communicate phases of a schedule to Trade partners effectively.
• Hold select trade partners accountable to project requirements, Safety, Quality, Scope, Schedule, Budget, etc.
• Work with others well, (solid communication, partners with, no drama, creates Raving Fans).
• Mindful and aware of safety requirements, hold others accountable where applicable.
• Able to coordinate portions of project or assist others adequately.
• Able to work with select subs on coordination tasks.
• Track and manage material deliveries.
• Track and manage long lead items.
• Proper use of RFI's.
• Understand what basic scopes are changing and why.
• Understand and keep up with Submittal and Coordination process.
• Proper updates to Owner about changes and schedule progress.
• Runs weekly Job Meetings with trade partners.

Required Education and Experience:

• At least 3 years as APM-1 or 3 years working as an APM, or Assistant Superintendent with Albion or similar construction company.
• Has completed at least 4 small/medium Projects Worked or a combination of 1 with a larger or more than one large project.
• A degree in construction management, civil engineering, architecture, or a related field, or commensurate experience in the construction industry.
• Proficiency in construction project management software.
• In-depth understanding of construction safety standards and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate problems and resolve issues proactively.
• Show select Cost Forecasting for a small project or portion of a larger project.
• Understands Scope of Work. Can show examples of setting up a project schedule for a small project or phase of work.
• Can manage a moderate client(s) (expectations) for specific assignments.
• Successfully make deals with subs, buy-out, negotiate.
• Understand Sequence of Work for select small trades to be able to perform effective construction project activities.
• Demonstrates the commitment to change, learn and accept constructive feedback for improvement.
• Solid team player, demonstrates collaboration, problem resolution and flexibility.
• Positive approach to work and others.
• Wants to be a PM and shows ability to learn and improve.
• Represents Albion well to Owner and Trade partners.
• Ability to put together a presentation and make effective presentations to a group.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suites, especially Excel.