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Brooks Construction Company, Inc. Assistant Project Manager in 6525 Ardmore Avenue, Indiana
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.