Assistant Construction Project Manager

Synergy a leading commercial real estate firmwith over 8 million square feet under management seeks a fulltime Assistant ConstructionProject Manager to support our team inmanaging large scale construction projects throughout our Assistant Project Managers responsibilities include assisting in preconstruction planning onsite documentation and direction and close out activities pertaining to the of building repositioning tenant improvements and capital projects. This work will be done in accordance with company policies project documents and governmental regulations. This is a newly created position to support our growth.

The Synergy team currently oversees over 60 properties throughout greater Boston with expertise in Property Management Building Engineering Accounting and Construction. Our focus is to provide best in class real estate services to our partners and clients through operational efficiency customization and enhanced tenant engagement. At Synergy we also make it a priority to give back to our local communities with the goal to make a difference in our neighbors lives.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist in the oversight and inspection of all phases of project construction including estimating prebid qualification bidding negotiation award contract management scheduling project cost tracking and close out document completion.

• Works closely with our tenants to deliver quality improvements to office and retail space for their use including coordination of tenant systems and FF&E. Services must be delivered in an efficient cost effective and seamless manner minimizing the impact and disruption to tenants. On time delivery is critical.

• Effectively works with tenants leasing agents property managers building engineers security senior management accountants contractors vendors inspectors and others in systematic way and effectively communicating and coordinating all projects.

• Assisting the construction team by providing direction (verbal and written) to all contractors and service providers. Interprets specifications and policies to vendors and/or subcontractors and maintains commitment to highest onsite safety and quality standards. Analyzes and resolves project problems.

• Assist in the maintenance and development of a network of service providers in order to grow bid pool of vendors qualified for project participation.

• Maintain consistent followup on outstanding issues and has ability to properly close out projects and tasks.

• Assist in the preparation of monthly and quarterly project financial reporting.

• Read and understand construction drawings and specifications.

• Assist in the administration of construction permits and approvals with all agencies to ensure compliance with codes and regulations.

• Read and understand complex instructions and effectively present information to customers clients and leadership.

• Performs other related duties and assignments as required.

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience in the construction industry.
• 35 years experience with onsite construction management and coordination of all general and subcontractor trades for the purposes of delivering intended scope schedule and budget.
• Experience with trade skills such as carpentry plumbing electrical painting roofing heating and cooling as well as applicable commercial office building systems and best practices is preferable.
• Solid reporting multitasking and problemsolving capabilities; proactive and deadline oriented.
• Demonstrated excellence in customer service; ability to communicate verbally and in writing in a professional manner.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Word Excel) and MS Project.

We offer competitive salary and benefits including medical dental vision life STD & LTD insurance and 401(k) plan with company match. We are unable to support sponsorship for work authorization and Visas at this time. Background checks required.

Synergy is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability or protected veteran status.

All vendors must have a signed Synergy Placement Agreement. All unsolicited resumes sent to Synergy will be considered property of Synergy. Synergy will not be held liable to pay a placement fee.