Assistant Project Manager (Construction)

Job Title: Assistant Project Manager
Department: Support Services
Reports To: Director of Support Services
Effective Date: February 1 2024

White Oak conserves and sustains some of the earths rarest wild animals through innovative training research education and conservation breeding programs that contribute to the survival of wildlife in nature. The conservation programs span 600 acres along the St. Marys River in northeast Florida surrounded by 17000 acres of mixed forest and wetlands that make up the beautiful White Oak property. Founded in 1982 White Oak leads professional efforts to improve veterinary care develop holistic animal management techniques and better understand the biology of critically endangered species by providing excellent care and managing conservation programs for over 30 species of imperiled wildlife in large naturalistic habitats.

Position Purpose:

To oversee lead manage and execute construction and larger scaled projects to support White Oaks mission and goals.

Responsibilities and Tasks:

Work closely with the Director of Support Services Director of Foundations and other White Oak team members to identify and define project needs requirements scope and objectives.
Evaluate project needs by developing and executing project scopes drawings budget plans progress updates and project timelines.
Lead projects involving multiple departments and teams while remaining in synergy and ensuring expectations and standards are being met.
Plan all phases of construction lifecycle from bid process to completion.
Work closely with the Accounting Department to ensure vendors and contractors receive payment as required.
Ensure vendors and contractors meet White Oak insurance and accounting requirements and provide White Oak standards of quality safety and professionalism.
Make effective decisions when presented with multiple options for how to progress with the project.
Adhere to budget by monitoring expenses and implementing cost-saving measures.
Ensure project work is being completed in a safe and efficient manner.
Develop and foster relationships with external vendors contractors and key employees of Nassau County.
Represent White Oak in ways that strengthen the brand and communicate White Oaks message.
Work closely with the Director of Support Services and White Oaks Accounting Department to develop annual project plans budgets and capital improvements that support White Oaks mission and goals.
Assist and support the Support Services and Project Management teams as needed.

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

Five years minimum experience in a project management or construction role.
Bachelors degree in construction science and management engineering architecture or related field.
Excellent knowledge of electrical systems HVAC systems plumbing irrigation and the maintenance and repair of all.
Project management software experience preferred but not required.
CAD or similar drafting software preferred but not required.
Excellent knowledge of construction and building systems; all related permits licensing new and existing codes pertaining to public building and fire safety.
Ability to read and interpret plan-sets.
Skills in the use of GIS and/or GPS mapping
Exceptional skills in Microsoft Office Software.
Strong organizational skills in planning communicating and digital file management.
Knowledgeable in building codes and OSHA safety regulations.
Self-starter. Ability to operate without direct supervision and be self-motivated persistent confident tenacious and take pride in work.
Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills capable of maintaining strong relationships.
Analytical thinker problem solver.
Team-management and leadership skills
Time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
Dependable trustworthy and neatly groomed.
Attentive to detail and overall aesthetics of White Oak.
Flexibility in work hours and schedule; job may occasionally require working long hours weekends and holidays.

Special Working Conditions:

Must have valid drivers license
Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force to lift push pull carry or otherwise move objects climb a 5-foot ladder and work outdoors in all conditions
Must be able to work holidays nights and weekends when required.

White Oak Conservation is committed to creating an environment where diverse perspectives are welcome and to nurturing a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender race color age national origin religion disability marital status sexual orientation gender identity/expression citizenship pregnancy or maternity veteran status or any other status protected by applicable national federal state or local law.