Assistant Project Manager

ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER

Assistant Project Manager: Are you interested in the opportunity to work for a highly capable, well respected construction company that will give you the experience and exposure you need to build your career? Since 1988, Baystate Design and Construction has continued its commitment to delivering quality, on-time projects to many customers in the region. Baystate seeks and delivers unique and complex projects and provides excellent construction services in the areas where we work. At Baystate, our employees are our most valued asset. We are passionate about retaining, developing, and recruiting the best talent available. Our employees reflect our core values. We Strive for Excellence in all facets of our work. We Respect and Care for our employees, and we are unified in our common goals. At Baystate we are continuously looking for individuals who possess a winning attitude and share the same values. In exchange, we offer you an environment to build a career in which few can compete. You will be part of a learning culture where teamwork and collaboration are encouraged, excellence is rewarded, and diversity is respected and valued.
General Summary: The Assistant Project Manager (APM) is in a unique position to assist the project manager in handling the many tasks which our projects require. The APM may at times be the link between the Customer and the other members of the management team. There is exposure to all functions of Project Management including scheduling, budgeting and quality control. Working through the Project Manager and Project Superintendent, the APM is involved in day-to-day construction operations. Working in unison with the Financial and Administrative Departments, the APM monitors and reports to the Project Manager the status of project costs and schedule. The APM reviews change order proposals, evaluates the correctness, and assesses the potential impact to the project schedule prior to reviewing with the Project Manager. Potentially the APM may advise the Customer regarding scope changes, project phasing and cost impact.
Responsibilities
The APM will assume the responsibility of ensuring the Project Manager is accurately and fully informed of the status of all project related assignments.

The major activities and responsibilities of the APM shall include:

• Gain familiarity with plans, specifications, addends and scope of each project.
• Assist the Estimating Department in retrieving subcontractor bids, as required.
• Work with the Project Manager to manage financial aspects of projects to protect the company’s interest and simultaneously maintain good relationships with the customers.
• Manage project documentation such as (Permits, Licenses, Submittals, RFIs, Schedules, Meeting Minutes, Change Orders, Drawings and Specifications.
• Assist in procurement of materials and equipment rentals.
• Collaborate with PM to establish project goals and objectives.
• Assist Project Superintendents and foremen to plan, organize, and coordinate construction activities to achieve project objectives.
• Alert PM of unsatisfactory project performance and potential problems.
• Represent organization at project meetings.
• Manage project performance data and formulate progress reports as requested by the Project Manager and organization executives.
• Assist the Accounting Department cost coding and approving payments for project subcontractor and vendor invoices.
• Assist the accounting department as needed.

Education
BS degree in Construction Management, Business Administration, or related field or equivalent work experience.
Work Experience One (1) to Three (3) years project experience in construction environments (commercial preferred).

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

Knowledge of construction practices and an understanding of general business practices. Maintain the ability to work in a high production environment. Demonstrate the ability of decision-making and leadership skills. Provide excellent communication and organizational skills. Efficient, and alert to detail. Microsoft Office experience required. Sage 300 experience a plus.

Please send resume to Purva Wagh at pwagh@baystateservices.net.