Since 1939, WEAVERCOOKE has built a strong reputation throughout the Carolinas and Southeast region, providing construction services to clients almost exclusively through negotiated work. We hire great people, give them exceptional training, and provide them with the opportunities and the responsibilities that allow them to learn and develop professionally. WEAVERCOOKE values and recognizes our employees as essential to our lasting success. We invest greatly in the personal and professional well-being of our people. Together, we have created an excellent place to work; when people join WEAVERCOOKE, they tend to stay. We provide a supportive, positive, and enjoyable work environment that encourages outstanding performance. We also believe that happy, healthy employees lead to a highly productive company.

**Construction experience is a must when applying for this position. Two years of working for a general contractor or related organization: Multi-Family experience.**

Position Title

Assistant Project Manager

General Description

The Assistant Project Manager is responsible for the administration of the construction project; assisting the Project Manager and Superintendent in management of the project.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Able to perform all Project Engineer/Coordinator’s responsibilities (refer to position descriptions)
• Prepare and assist with pre-installation meetings
• Prepare and assist with jobsite look ahead schedules
• Prepare and assist with weekly jobsite coordination meeting agenda and minutes
• Review Owner and Subcontractor contracts and become familiar with terms and conditions
• Maintain cost control ledger and job cost statements
• Prepare billings and expedite payments
• Estimate, prepare and negotiate Change Orders
• Write subcontract Change Orders
• Set up and maintain all aspects of the Procore system
• Review plans for completeness and accuracy
• Prepare Purchase Orders and Rental Agreements
• Supervise and train Project Engineers and clerical staff
• Develop and maintain good relationship with Owner, Architect and Subcontractors
• Work with PM and Superintendent to develop safety plans and to implement safety procedures
• Documentation of all significant project events, e.g., accidents, delays, Change Orders
• Participate in quality control (integrity and excellence of completed project)
• Assist in management and completion of punch list process
• Knowledge and understanding of owner draw process
• Avoid or mitigate claims and conflict
• Assist in completion of job close-out procedures
• Participate and support Lean Construction processes.
• Promote and support environment of Continuous Improvement
• Complete other responsibilities as assigned

Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements

• Engineering, Construction Management or Architectural degree, or equivalent experience
• Understanding of plans and specifications
• Field experience (Project Engineer or Assistant Superintendent)
• Effective written and verbal communications skills and organizational skills
• 3 - 4 years construction experience, 2 years working for a general contractor
• Multi-Family experience preferred
• 1+ years scheduling and estimating experience
• Leadership ability
• Problem-solving ability and strong sense of urgency
• Drafting and computer skills
• Knowledge of contract law and project accounting
• Understanding of all project management control systems (scheduling, cost control, procurement and estimating)
• OSHA 30 certification

Company Benefits

· Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

· Basic Life and AD&D Insurance

· Short Term Disability

· Voluntary Term Life

· Long Term Disability

· Vacation and Holiday Pay

· 401(k) Plan

· Additional Benefits including FSA, HSA, wellness incentives, etc.

. Competitive Auto Allowance, Phone, Mileage

We promote a drug-free workplace.

WEAVERCOOKE is an equal opportunity employer and afford equal opportunity to all applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected under local, state or federal laws.