Assistant Project Manager - Large Projects Group - Balfour Beatty, plc : Job Details

Assistant Project Manager - Large Projects Group

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Balfour Beatty offers employees a comprehensive benefits package with competitive salaries and more including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Dependent & Medical Reimbursement)
• Vacation Time
• Sick Time
• Holidays
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Referral Bonus

Summary

Balfour Beatty Construction is searching for an Assistant Project Manager for our Large Projects Group in Dallas, TX. This individual will have the opportunity to work on some of the most high-profile projects in the DFW market, beginning with the Universal Kids Resort theme park in Frisco. The position involves no overnight travel, making this ideal for someone seeking better work-life balance.

The APM is responsible for assisting the Project Manager in managing all administrative and technical requirements for construction projects. This individual will assist with all activities related to contract administration, change orders, submittals, procurement, project financial projections and schedule requirements to ensure projects are completed in a quality, profitable manner while adhering to our Safety/Zero Harm culture.

Essential Functions

• Assists Project Manager to determine resources needed – people, tools, equipment, materials and internal services for each project.

Preconstruction Coordination

• Assists with Preconstruction Services to prepare, review, and monitor information and reports related to all costs involved in assigned projects.
• Assists Project Manager with construction schedule and an organization and responsibilities matrix at the start of each project.
• Assists with creating and managing project budgets.
• Assists in preparing bid packages and subcontract scopes of work; set up subcontractor pre-work meeting, keep minutes and follow up.
• Complies with requirements of owner contracts (such as bonds, fees, notifications, schedules, reporting, and costs).

Project Scheduling

• Assists Project Manager in defining responsibilities for processing submittals.
• Confirms all required paperwork from subcontractors and suppliers is completed at appropriately designated times before and during the project.
• Establishes relationships and communication tools as needed with suppliers and other key people.
• Ensures project site and company assets are secure, and maintain a safe and respectful working environment.
• Communicates with all suppliers and subcontractors to ensure they understand performance standards.

Project Administration, Operations, Coordination and Close-out

• Attend all mandatory periodic planning, progress, and close out meetings with project staff and other key people.
• Compare progress to schedule, compare actual versus estimated cost, check compliance with plans and specifications.
• Complete a time impact analysis for each change proposal for submittal to the owner.
• Manage the project closeout process to settle all financial obligations, demobilize all resources, and transition the project to the customer.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field
• 4 years of experience working on projects of various sizes
• Experience with project manager software (Procore, P6, etc.)
• Experience with cost projection, financial analysis, budget reviews, labor reports
• Experience with JD Edwards or similar construction application(s)

Experience and Knowledge

• Prioritizes and delegates multiple responsibilities to others.
• Supervises and develops direct reports to assess and build talent.
• Demonstrates leadership skills with ability and willingness to face challenges.
• Demonstrates proficiency using a personal computer (PC) and company communication tools.

Preferred Experience

• Local candidate preferred, but not required.

About us

Balfour Beatty US is an industry-leading provider of general contracting, at-risk construction management and design-build services for public and private sector clients across the nation.

Balfour Beatty is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce.

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