[Hiring] Assistant Project Manager @Veit

Role Description

The Assistant Project Manager/Estimator’s primary duty is to assist the Project Manager/Estimator in managing contract work from start to finish, including scheduling, cost containment, monitoring progress, ensuring compliance, and maintaining client contact, which may involve working on job sites for the duration of the project. Review plans and specifications, gather quantities, and work with the Project Manager to execute the final bid proposal.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work directly with the Project Manager, managing the project from start to finish, may include working on jobsite for the project duration.
• Review plans and specifications to determine the scope of the work required for the project.
• Maintain project schedules.
• Assist with planning, organization, execution, and managing the day-to-day operations while keeping the project within budget.
• Identify resource requirements and gaps.
• Assist in recognizing, substantiating, and solidifying change orders.
• Monitor project performance.
• Inform the Project Manager of job progress daily.
• Review job sites before bidding to make appropriate estimates.
• Complete an accurate material takeoff utilizing industry-specific software programs including but not limited to AGTEK, Excel, Bluebeam, etc., and perform hand takeoff quantities for various aspects of each project.
• Calculate quantities (square yard, linear feet, cubic yard, each, etc.) for each project to factor materials needed and material movement.
• Solicit quotes from subcontractors for bid preparation and final numbers. Keep DBE/MBE requirements in mind with subcontractor invitations to bid.
• Collect quotes on materials required for the project.
• Construct the bid by adding activities (work to be completed), crews, and equipment and adjusting production rates.
• Print out bid proposals to create proposals. Send/deliver to the owner or general contractor of each bid in the time frame required.
• Determine results of bids by contacting General Contractors or communication from the bid runner for publicly awarded jobs.
• Collaborate with the Project Manager to manage the project following job award.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with current clients and be responsible for creating relationships with potential future clients.
• Assure that Leadership is informed on all matters of relative importance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) in Construction Management or Civil Engineering from a four-year college or university; or a minimum of 3-5 years experience managing projects and bidding/estimating projects; or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Good communication skills, both oral and written, when working with all levels of management, employees, external vendors, and other business associates.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret policies, reports, and legal documents.
• Knowledge of Bidding and Project Management software, Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).
• Ability to develop and nurture lasting client relationships.
• Ability to maintain compliance with all Company policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of Viewpoint Vista and HCSS construction software is preferred.
• This is a Safety Sensitive Role. Must be able to pass all pre-employment drug tests and background checks.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and an acceptable motor vehicle driving record (MVR).
• Requires 8 to 10-hour workdays, Monday – Friday.
• Travel requirement is 80-100% to job sites throughout the United States.

Benefits

• The base compensation range for this role is $86,000 - $112,500.
• The hourly rate may vary depending on geographic location, applicant skills, and prior relevant experience.
• Benefits offered to Union craft workers include: 401k, Employee Assistance Program.
• For Union and Prevailing Wage roles, benefits vary due to Collective Bargaining Agreements and/or local governing authority.

Company Description

Veit is one of the country’s leading specialty contractors, with nearly a century of experience and the best people in the industry. We specialize in foundations, earthwork, utilities, marine services, industrial cleaning, cured‑in‑place pipelining, and waste disposal. We pride ourselves on our relentless pursuit to push the construction industry forward and deliver for our customers.

• Our modern fleet of iron, diverse expertise, and unmatched determination allow us to successfully tackle some of the largest and most complex projects across every sector.
• Our company culture is one where everyone pitches in to get the job done, regardless of job title or seniority.
• We do everything we can to maintain an atmosphere where family comes first.
• We want every one of our employees to look forward to each day at work and make it home safe and happy at the end of the day.