Commercial Construction, Assistant Project Manager, Fort Myers

CPPI•Fort Myers, FL

About The Position

The Assistant Project Manager is responsible for supporting and coordinating construction projects to ensure high-quality outcomes for clients while driving profitability for CPPI. This role requires leading by example and consistently reflecting CPPI’s mission, vision, and core values. The Assistant Project Manager manages subcontractor performance, supervises project engineers, and supports the Project Manager across all areas of cost control, quality assurance, scheduling, and jobsite safety. Additionally, this position involves maintaining strong working relationships with Clients, Architects, Consultants, and Subcontractors. Daily responsibilities are carried out with a focus on upholding the company’s standards, values, and commitment to excellence.

Requirements

Authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.
Must have a valid driver’s license.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Must know Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, and Project) and possess strong word-processing, spreadsheet and data-entry skills.
Must be self-motivated and punctual.
Must be able to manage multiple tasks while meeting deadlines and have excellent internal and external follow-up skills.
Must be professional and polished in appearance and speech.
Able to coordinate and prioritize multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
Able to work under pressure to meet deadlines as needed.
Must be able to work flexible hours. Work hours will be consistent with an Assistant Project Manager – Level 1 position.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in construction management or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Assists in the preparation of project estimates in response to requests for proposals from potential customers.
Assists Project Managers with project cost qualifications and buy-out.
Assists Project Managers with maintaining job information and with complex project tasks.
Assists with reports and documentation.
Manages time over multiple tasks.
Assists the Project Management team with customer requests for bids.
Assist the Project Management team with maintaining critical and current job information.
Assist Project Managers with various project administration responsibilities.
Manage projects from inception to completion as assigned by Senior Project Management.
Actively seek new customers and opportunities with existing customers to meet the Company's revenue goals.
Assist with maintaining an efficient and effective office environment.
Identifies priority and long lead items and expedites the review and approval of submittals.
Manages the flow of information between the owner, architect, subcontractors, and project team.
Create and maintain Project Closeout requirements: owner training, attic stock materials, as-built drawings, and closeout documents.
Provide administration of subcontracts throughout the project.
Attend project meetings, create meeting agendas as well, and keep accurate meeting minutes while ensuring good follow-up so that issues are addressed promptly.
Responsible for knowing and understanding fully the “Scopes of Work” for the subcontractors on-site.
Facilitate and support management and field supervision staff as required.
Assist with maintaining the construction schedule.
Assist in the application of the Quality Control Plan.
Create the punch list for subcontractor and owner review.
Assist senior managers in the administration and delivery of pre-construction services.
Assist in preparing the owner's pay request.
Understands and utilizes the Company Policy and Procedures Manual and Best Practices Guidelines, including Master Forms Library.
Participates in ongoing training efforts as required.
Ensures workplace safety. Reports issues to the project team immediately.
Performs other functions as requested of them.
Ensures client needs are exceeded throughout the course of delivery.