Assistant Project Manager Industrial

Ames, IA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 11 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Operations

Job Summary

Story Construction is a 100% employee-owned general contractor construction manager and design-builder based out of Ames IA. As an employee of Story Construction youll have the opportunity to join the ownership group through our employee stock ownership plan (ESOP). At Story we focus on having a good day every day regardless of your role. Everything we do revolves around building a joyful work environment and making a difference in the communities in which we work.

Position Summary:

We are seeking an Assistant Project Manager to join our project-planning team focused on industrial construction projects! As an Assistant Project manager you will play a crucial role in the planning execution and successful completion of these projects.

Summary of Duties:

Provide proactive input during design to achieve cost management.
Advise on how design decisions affect cost and schedule.
Evaluate design for constructability.
Lead and manage preparation of the following types of conceptual construction cost estimates:Program Cost Analysis Schematic Design Design Development Construction Documents Building System Cost Analysis and Evaluation.
Conduct value engineering and/or cost reduction studies.
Develop Bid Package Index and assign scope-of-work responsibility.
Prepare Preliminary Project Schedule for inclusion in specifications.
Review and edit General Conditions Specifications.
Solicit construction industry interest in the project (bid solicitation).
Develop positive working relationships with owner staff and design team.
Provide leadership and supervision for project administrative duties.

Facilitate monthly progress meetings with the owner designer and contractors.
Supervise and/or perform project engineering duties such as payment applications submittals RFIsand change orders.
Lead the development and preparation of the construction schedule.
Provide monthly construction updates at monthly owner meetings as required.
Facilitate resolution of construction issues in a positive proactive manner.

Qualifications:

4-year technical degree a 2-year technical degree with 2 years of experience or equivalent combination of experience and training required. 4-year technical degree in Construction Management Construction Engineering or related study preferred.
5 years of experience in a Project Engineer Assistant Project Manager or similar role with experience on industrial construction projects from conception to completion.
Successful passing of a drug test and a physical examination as a contingency for employment

Travel:This position reports to the office in Ames and is expected to visit assigned jobsites regularly; Projects are typically located across central Iowa.

Benefits:

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Paid time off including paid holidays
Company 401K plan with company match
Health dental vision and supplemental insurance
Company-paid cell phone
Paid Bereavement Leave
Company-paid term life insurance AD&D and long-term disability
Company-paid employee assistance program (EAP)
Medical and dependent care flex benefits plans

Career Development Plan personalized to you and your career goals
Safety boot and prescription safety glasses reimbursement

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:

Primarily works out of the office; however may be exposed to fumes airborne particles moving mechanical parts vibrations loud noises and more within OSHA standards when visiting the jobsite. Employees may be exposed to outdoor conditions that include inclement weather such as heat humidity cold wind and dust. May be expected to carry up to 30 pounds regularly and 50 pounds occasionally stand for long periods of time walk for moderate-to-long distances on varying surface conditions climb crawl crouch reach grip push and pull without issue.

Story Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates will be considered without regard to race color religion national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age disability protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Story is a drug-free workplace and employment is contingent on the successful passing of a drug test.Story Construction participates in E-Verify.

Required Experience:

Position Summary:

Summary of Duties:

Provide proactive input during design to achieve cost management.
Advise on how design decisions affect cost and schedule.
Evaluate design for constructability.
Lead and manage preparation of the following types of conceptual construction cost estimates:Program Cost Analysis Schematic Design Design Development Construction Documents Building System Cost Analysis and Evaluation.
Conduct value engineering and/or cost reduction studies.
Develop Bid Package Index and assign scope-of-work responsibility.
Prepare Preliminary Project Schedule for inclusion in specifications.
Review and edit General Conditions Specifications.
Solicit construction industry interest in the project (bid solicitation).
Develop positive working relationships with owner staff and design team.
Provide leadership and supervision for project administrative duties.

Facilitate monthly progress meetings with the owner designer and contractors.
Supervise and/or perform project engineering duties such as payment applications submittals RFIsand change orders.
Lead the development and preparation of the construction schedule.
Provide monthly construction updates at monthly owner meetings as required.
Facilitate resolution of construction issues in a positive proactive manner.

Qualifications:

4-year technical degree a 2-year technical degree with 2 years of experience or equivalent combination of experience and training required. 4-year technical degree in Construction Management Construction Engineering or related study preferred.
5 years of experience in a Project Engineer Assistant Project Manager or similar role with experience on industrial construction projects from conception to completion.
Successful passing of a drug test and a physical examination as a contingency for employment

Travel:This position reports to the office in Ames and is expected to visit assigned jobsites regularly; Projects are typically located across central Iowa.

Benefits: