Assistant Project Manager

Job Title: Assistant Project Manager
Location: New Orleans LA

About Us:
Woodward Design Build is a regional leader in the design and construction community with an office culture that encourages innovation and offers challenging career opportunities. We are looking for talented Assistant Project Manager candidates to assist in the areas of construction management work including but not limited to procurement and buy-out scheduling document control change management and supervision. The successful candidate will work closely with our Project Manager and Supervisors. The Assistant Project Manager will establish and maintain effective and professional working relationships with Owners Architects Engineers Sub-contractors and Suppliers.
Woodward offers a supportive rigorous value driven work environment and a wide range of exciting projects that will keep you challenged motivated and growing in your career.

Below are the qualifications we are looking for:

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Support multiple job sites depending on project size and needs
Capable of reading and understanding project plans and specifications
Capable of performing detailed quantity takeoffs and scope breakdowns
Assist with the review and analysis of subcontractor proposals to determine low responsible bidder
Assist with the preparation and monitoring of subcontracts contract purchase orders and change order requests
Assist with review of subcontractor and vendor billing requests including field verification of work in place
Review submittal data for conformance with the project documents
Identify discrepancies between field conditions drawings and/or scope of work and prepare RFIs
Perform field measurements and verify site conditions
Perform inspections to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards
Assist with the development of and regular updates to the project schedule and
Assist with project related meeting coordination agenda preparation and issuance of minutes
Prepare and support daily/weekly reports and progress documentation
Fundamental knowledge of computer operations and the following applications: (Procore Microsoft Project or P6 scheduler Microsoft Office 360 Apps and Bluebeam)
Promote the growth and development of client subcontractor and Woodward relationships following the Woodward philosophy
Ability to perform duties by following Woodwards core values (Reliability Courage Teamwork Determination and Humility

Qualifications and Requirements:
Bachelors degree in construction management or a related field preferred (an associate degree with relevant commercial construction experience will be considered)
23 years of direct commercial construction experience in a Field Engineer Project Engineer or Assistant Project Manager role preferably with a commercial general contractor
Proficient in project management tools and systems (e.g. PROCORE eCMS Microsoft Project).
Excellent organizational and strategic thinking abilities.

Physical Requirements
Ability to lift push and/or pull up to 25 pounds
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Flexibility to work outside of regular business hours as needed
Ability to operate a motor vehicle
Ability to travel to off-site locations in a timely and efficient manner
Functional vision for both near and distance viewing including depth perception and peripheral vision
Ability to read and comprehend written materials including emails and company policies
Ability to hear and understand verbal instructions and conversations

Benefits:
Paid Time Off (PTO)
401(k) with company match
Paid Family Medical Leave
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Health dental vision and life insurance
Paid holidays
Career development and growth opportunities

Salary is commensurate with experience together with a competitive benefits package. Join us for a more collaborative approach to the built environment. Qualified candidates should submit their resume cover letter and a list of projects you previously worked on.