Job Description

Assistant P.M. for Commercial General Contractor

ForeSite Design & Construction, Inc., established in 1992, is a commercial general contractor, in Gilbert AZ seeking an Assistant Project Manager for management of diverse commercial construction projects in the Phoenix metropolitan area. This position will support our project management team in the administration and acquisition of commercial construction projects within a small office environment.

Required qualifications include a degree in construction or related field; or substantial course work towards the completion of a construction degree program. Excellent communication skills and computer proficiency are essential. Commercial General Contracting related work experience is necessary.

Simultaneous projects to be managed are typically under $10MM and may include a diverse range of municipal/governmental/industrial facility improvements, renovations, out-of-the-ground buildings, historic preservation/adaptation, park projects, and a wide range of others. The majority of ForeSite\xe2\x80\x99s work is qualifications based and negotiated. Project delivery methods are primarily CMAR, Design/Build, and JOC for repeat clients.

ForeSite offers a competitive salary, health insurance, paid time-off, paid holidays, a Simple IRA retirement plan, and voluntary supplemental benefits.

Please provide chronological employment history, project experience, education, training, and software proficiency. A Project List is also preferred.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assist with project management responsibilities which may include supporting the following:

• Assist or create Project CPM schedules.
• Collaborate with Project Manager and Superintendents on the day-to-day project needs.
• Ensure that all project delays are sufficiently documented, and responsible parties are notified of delays.
• Collaborate with Project Manager Superintendents for a recovery plan of lost time in progress schedule.
• Assist with enforcing Subcontract Agreement and contractually notify Subcontractors of deficiencies.
• Assist with enforcing Prime Contract and perform all "Contractor\xe2\x80\x9d duties as set forth in the Prime Contract Agreement.
• Ensure that initial project budgets and all budget modifications are issued to the Accounting Department at required intervals.
• Ensure that all contract document revisions (i.e., AIA Owner Change Orders and change orders to subcontractors) are complete and executed each month to prepare accurate monthly forecasts.
• Assist with developing each month\xe2\x80\x99s Owner application for payment and verify maximum company cash flow and accurate subcontractor percentages of completion; ensure that all applications for payments are accurate, complete and submitted on or before established dates.
• Review all payments to subcontractors and their lower tier subcontractors and vendors to in conformance with preliminary lien information and percent complete.

COMPETENCIES:
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Understands business implications of risk management in all decisions made; displays orientation to profitability; demonstrates knowledge of market and competition.
• Familiar with developing project plans; CPM schedules, coordinating projects; communicating changes and progress; completing projects on time and budget.
• Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans.
• Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods
• Competent in required job skills and knowledge; keeps abreast of current developments.
• Processes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data; demonstrates attention to detail.
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Works within approved budget; develops and implements cost saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue; conserves organizational resources.
• Fosters team cooperation; supports group problem solving; ensures progress toward goals.
• Sets and achieves challenging goals; demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; measures self against standard of excellence.
• Demonstrates knowledge of EEO/AAP policy; shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; educates others on the value of diversity; promotes a harassment-free environment; builds a diverse workforce.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and to use hands to type, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand or walk. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 15 pounds when maintaining records.