Assistant Project Manager
Assistant Project Manager
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Job Description
Summary
The Assistant Project Manager manages/supervises work for one or more assigned projects. The incumbent assists in planning scheduling and controlling preliminary and final designs construction equipment procurement and operational planning for major construction projects within and/or impacting the Authority. The incumbent supervises and coordinates the inspection and technical work performance of staff. Works under limited supervision following Authority policies and procedures referring exceptions to the Project Manager or higher authority.
Principal Job Duties
- Coordinates review of scope for final designs; prepares cost estimates and negotiates contracts with consultants.
- Directs and controls consultants during design and planning; reviews designs drawings life-cycle costs and specs; coordinates technical reviews.
- Analyzes design and construction change orders claims and supplemental agreements; assists in negotiations.
- Recommends schedule changes to ensure timely completion; reviews and recommends variations; prepares activity reports.
- Develops/obtains data for project planning scheduling and control; manages design costs/schedules.
- Secures approvals for design and contract documents; schedules presentations; obtains approvals before advertisement.
- Conducts field inspections to ensure construction conforms to plans; investigates problems and develops engineering solutions.
- Reviews and updates construction records; prepares required staff documentation.
- Supervises subordinate staff: hiring discipline grievance resolution duty assignments training performance evaluations.
- Maintains sound employee/union relations while upholding managements interests.
- Establishes work plans for subordinates and conducts evaluations.
- Attends/hosts project coordination meetings.
- Prepares project correspondence with consultants contractors departments and outside agencies.
- Provides timely budget information for procurement actions.
- Assumes duties of Project Manager when required.
Other Duties
- Promotes safety culture accountability and compliance with Agency Safety Plan and Safety Management System principles.
Knowledge
- Principles practices and techniques of construction project management.
- Application of new developments to complex engineering and management problems.
- Development and comprehension of technical contractual and legal documentation.
Skills
- Skilled in project controls (critical path scheduling budget systems).
- Skilled at negotiating with consultants.
- Skilled at communication across all levels.
Abilities
- Independently organize and execute assignments.
- Lead professional personnel effectively.
- Supervise train and evaluate subordinates per Authority policies.
- Work with employee representatives to resolve labor issues.
- Establish/maintain effective relationships with stakeholders.
Machines Tools Equipment Software
- Microsoft Suite (Word Excel Access Project Teams SharePoint).
- Construction Document Management (e.g. Procore).
- Financial management software (e.g. PeopleSoft).
Qualifications
Minimum Education:
- Bachelors in Engineering (Civil Electrical Mechanical) Architecture Construction Management Project Management Planning or related.
- OR High School Diploma 4 years in engineering design planning architecture or construction project management.
Minimum Experience:
- 8 years progressively responsible experience (preferably in transit/rail).
- Experience negotiating with contractors/consultants.
- Supervising professional trade or technical staff.
Minimum Certification/Licensure:
- Valid Drivers License.
- Roadway Worker Protection (RWP) Level 2 within 6 months of hire.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelors in Civil Engineering Electrical Engineering Architecture Planning or related.
Compensation Range:
$87509.45 - $116679.27Dont meet every single requirement Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At STV we are fully committed to expanding our culture of diversity and inclusion one that will reflect the clients we serve and the communities we work in so if youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
STV offers the following benefits Health insurance including an option with a Health Savings Account Dental insurance Vision insurance Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable) Disability insurance Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment 401(k) Plan Retirement Counseling Employee Assistance Program Paid Time Off (16 days) Paid Holidays (8 days) Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year) Parental Leave (up to 80 hours) Continuing Education Program Professional Licensure and Society Memberships
STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair equitable and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STVs good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors including but not limited to geography education experience and/or certifications.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
