Assistant Project Manager/Project Engineer

Turner & Townsend Heery are seeking an experienced Assistant Project Manager/Project Engineer for onsite management or our clients large scale healthcare program.

Responsibilities:

• Will support the Project Manager with oversite of the management and administration of project through all project phases from design, pre- construction to construction and close-out.
• Will support the Project Manager with project support staff for final decisions on overall project cost controls, schedule management and quality inspection assurance efforts.
• Responsible for anticipating and resolving potential problems that may jeopardize project success. Assures that projects adhere to approved scope, are completed within budget, on schedule and at the prescribed level of quality.
• Assures compliance with sustainability and construction technology.
• Will support Project Manager in developing relationships with key project stakeholders;
• other technical and administrative units, jurisdictional approval agencies, and influential client team members to support project management activities and facilitate timely resolution of project challenges.
• Will support the Project Manager in preparing the documents required by Procurement for soliciting design, construction, and capital equipment services.
• Maintains project records and produces various reports.
• Maintains critical project information in an automated project management system (Kahua) on a continuous basis.

Requirements

*Travel Required

• Must be able to travel to project location during all project phases.
• Must have thorough knowledge of construction management practices and work within a project team environment with minimum supervision.
• Ability to coordinate work with customer departments, designers, other project managers, government agencies, and other service and support agencies.
• Ability to manage project finances, make and review estimates, negotiate contract change orders with A/E firms and contractors, and to develop and manage value-engineering efforts.
• Ability to review construction drawings and specifications for constructability. Knowledge of national, state, and local codes and regulations applicable to the design and construction of facilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the use of a computer for email, reports, automated project management systems and MS Office Programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Education / Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering or Construction Management.
• Prefer two (2) years of experience, one (1) year of which includes project management support experience in a position which demonstrates leadership and independent decision making.