Construction Associate Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

SOCOTEC is a provider of niche consulting services within the architecture, engineering and construction industries focusing on high-performance buildings and specialty structures.

Through an integrated, holistic approach, our professionals provide solutions for building envelope, energy efficiency, sustainability, code advisory and construction advisory projects.

SOCOTEC’s combination of expertise, experience and methods are increasingly recognized as best-in-class fueling significant growth.

SOCOTEC offers competitive salary and benefits, mentorship, training, and social activities.

Project Advisory

SOCOTEC identifies critical issues relevant to a project’s success from pre-construction planning and procurement through project execution and close-out.

Our versatile team provides insight into processes that improve project performance, analyzing estimates, budgets, schedules, contracts, and control systems, and then integrating those pieces into an efficient whole to support successful project completion.

We bridge the gaps by improving transparency and communication among stakeholders.

SOCOTEC is proud to announce that it has been officially certified as a Great Place to Work by the renowned global authority on workplace culture, Great Place to Work®.

Job Description

• Assisting Project Manager on all tasks for assigned Projects.
• Attending Board and Association membership meetings to discuss project with clients.
• Preparing detailed presentations, including budget and schedule information as well as project design and specification options.
• Preparing detailed meeting agendas and meeting minutes.
• Producing monthly progress reports including scheduling and budget updates.
• Using MS Project to prepare detailed construction project schedule.
• Assisting with researching and vetting potential design professionals and contractors.
• Preparing detailed Requests for Proposals, including multi-faceted bid sheets using MS Excel
• Meeting with contractors, designers, and service professionals to discuss construction projects in detail.
• Reviewing and analyzing bids received, enter bid information into MS Excel spreadsheets, analyze and level bid information, present findings to clients.
• Reviewing project plans, renderings, and specifications
• Preparing detailed project budgets for multi-million-dollar projects, including hard costs, soft costs, design fees and contingency.
• Tracking all project expenditures on monthly cash flow budget.
• Tracking and adjusting project schedules
• Reviewing large-scale construction contracts.
• Performing site inspections to ensure quality workmanship and compliance with contractual obligations.
• Verifying quantities of work performed as well as quality. Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and payment applications.
• Assisting with procuring permits from government agencies.
• Leading weekly Owner / Architect / Contractor meetings, address all pending items and provide problem solving and cost savings solutions.
• Preparing meeting agenda and minutes for weekly Owner / Architect / Contractor meetings.
• Reviewing punch list and ensure completion.
• Reviewing final project close-out documents, releases of lien and final payment applications.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of construction administration experience OR relevant academic course work toward a degree.
• Demonstrated track record of being well-organized and detail oriented
• Outstanding communication skills
• Outstanding computer skills with all MS Office products
• Strong verbal presentation skills in-person and online

Additional Information

SOCOTEC offers generous compensation packages including salary, benefits & bonus based upon relevant experience.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines

SOCOTEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.