Assistant Project Manager at Brooks Construction

Job Summary:

The Assistant Project Manager is responsible for assisting the Project Management staff in managing, coordinating, supervising construction activities on assigned jobs, and carrying out day-to-day administrative and field work. Serving as the linchpin for a project's profitable completion, he/she is responsible for assisting other Project Managers in coordinating and facilitating needed resources to ensure a high-quality job is completed in a cost efficient manner. Individual will manage and interact with customers (e.g., general contractor, Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT), City of Fort Wayne, owner, etc.), sub-contractor(s), vendors, and/or internal resources with guidance from other Project Managers. Individual works closely with other Project Managers to assist in scheduling assigned projects and with estimator/sales to ensure financial success of projects. Some responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, reviewing work plans, scheduling, quality control, subcontractor management, analyzing drawings, soliciting subcontractor/vendor quotes, and preparing time, cost and labor estimates.

Essential Job Functions (*=Non-essential tasks):

• Assist with required inspections, such as:

• Traffic control devices

• Stormwater / Erosion control

• Confirm quantities on projects by visiting sites and measuring items of work

• Become proficient through training from other PM's / classes on software, such as:

• MS Outlook

• MS Word

• MS Excel

• Accounting Software

• Bluebeam

• Internal Dashboard

• Assist PM's with verifying sites are ready for our work

• Assist PM's with checking grade of work by others prior to our work

• Assist with pre-construction activities, such as:

• Field office setup

• Bulletin board creation and setup

• Borrow / disposal site submittals

• Quality Control Plans

• Assist sales department in creating quantity takeoffs for quotes for smaller projects

• Begin to review contracts, specifications, drawings to gain familiarity of said documents

• Assist with meeting foremen on sites under the guidance of other PM's

• Vacation coverage as assigned

  • Assist others in department as needed

  • Other duties as assigned

  Requirements:

  Experience:

• Minimum of 1 year experience at a construction company or successful completion of a construction internship program

• Previous hands-on construction experience in horizontal/civil construction is highly preferred

  Education:

• High School Diploma or GED is required

  Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities for this job may be considered. Skills and Abilities:

• Develop and maintain peer and customer partnerships

• Fair, honest and straightforward in dealing with others

• Use appropriate discretion and is sensitive to confidentiality

• Demonstrate high ethical standards and a dedicated commitment to safety

• Willingness to absorb training of and learn various software applications

• Analytical skills

• Must have excellent interpersonal communication skills including demonstrated success with oral and written communication

• Proven dependability, organization, problem solving and adaptability skills

• High degree of accuracy, thoroughness and attention to details

• Ability to work for long periods at an energetic pace with frequent interruptions

• Must be a team player

• Willingness to observe and learn applications of road construction techniques with the ability to study and learn how to read specifications and contracts

• Demonstrated ability to learn how to read and understand blueprints

• Demonstrated strong decision-making and problem-solving skills

• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to job sites

• Demonstrated ability to work with other Project Managers' oversight and direction

• Flexibility in managing multiple priorities within tight time constraints

  Working Environment:

• Individual will be working in an office and field environment (50/50)

• Ability to work in adverse conditions, including rain, snow, extreme heat or cold, water, mud, dust, etc.

• Individual will be working with internal customers (Project Managers, Foremen, Field Superintendents, Sales Estimators, Safety, Accounting, etc.)

  Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Assist with managing multiple crews at any given time (Brooks or Subcontractors)

  (These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work involved for this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of this job. Additional responsibilities may be assigned, as required.)

  Who We Are:

  For over 115 years and across four generations of family ownership, Brooks Construction Company, Inc. has stood for Family , Integrity , Respect , Safety , Teamwork , and Quality in the civil construction industry. Based in Fort Wayne, Indiana, with over 270 employees, Brooks Construction provides asphalt, concrete, earthwork, and pipe operations across northern Indiana and northwestern Ohio using best practices and innovative techniques to give our customers a quality product.