Associate Project Manager

What this job involves: Project Management... • Respond in a timely manner to all project manager and client requests. • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel or other software related to cost and budget tracking. • Prepare professional reports, meeting minutes, presentations and client deliverables related to multiple projects. • Maintain and update project document library and required project management software for all assigned projects. • Assist with vendor coordination and contract execution documentation. • Assist with multiple projects concurrently including reporting, contracts, invoicing, and finance. • Maintain detailed project budgets including hard and soft costs. • Maintain documentation and confirming compliance with lien release and certificate of insurance requirements. • Assemble and managing the RFP/RFQ process for required consultants and contracts. • Provide FF&E bidding, support and implementation along with the client and design team. • Assist project manager/project lead with on-site supervision as required. • Develop relationships with consultants/contractors/vendors and regularly evaluating their performance on assigned projects. • Operate independently on tasks relevant to assigned projects. • Identify and address areas of concern regarding potential liabilities and risk with Manager or Project Lead. • Manage the complete close out and documentation process for assigned projects. • Being a champion of safety at all times. • Work with accounting team to ensure invoicing and payment is accurate and timely. • Manage expenses on monthly basis. • Continuously strive to improve project management processes and efficiencies. Desired Skills & Experience for this job: EDUCATION/TRAINING • Degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management preferred. Years Of Relevant Experience • 2-5 years in an assistant or project coordinator role. Skills & Job Competencies • Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills • Highly organized & detailed-oriented with the ability to prioritize and manage differing needs of the business. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate professionally at all times. • Ability to serve multiple clients at any given time. • Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications. • Proficiency with Microsoft Office products. • Proficiency with Microsoft Project • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with internal & external clients. • Experience with both corporate interiors and small ground up projects is preferred. • Demonstrates knowledge of construction, architecture, and the commercial real estate industry. Other Abilities • Ability to excel working within a team structure and support the objectives of the project manager and project lead. • Assumes responsibility for tasks of moderate complexity and continues to aggressively improve skill base. • Ability to work in client’s preferred project management software solution(s) PHYSICAL WORK REQUIRMENTS & WORK CONDITIONS • Position requires employee to visit active job sites with daily client and contractor interaction. • Daily interpersonal interaction is required in order to perform the job