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Assistant Project Manager/Estimator
Summary
Title:Assistant Project Manager/Estimator
ID:N2017-001 CS
Job Location:Virginia Beach, VA or Raleigh, NC
Department:Clark Nexsen Construction Services
Description

Position Open:  May 19, 2017
Position Close:  Until filled

Clark Nexsen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status. AAP. Drug-free workplace. E-verify. Applicants must be legally authorized to work for Clark Nexsen, Inc.

Must apply online through corporate website at www.clarknexsen.com.

Firm Description


Clark Nexsen Construction Services is the construction and general contracting subsidiary of Clark Nexsen, a national architecture and engineering firm focused on creating innovative design solutions for U.S. and global clients. We primarily perform design build construction projects and we perform the majority of our design services with Clark Nexsen. Combined we have the experience and skills to provide a turnkey solution for our clients that provides a high level of both design and construction in an expeditious time period. Our culture supports the pursuit of excellence to engage and inspire the best professionals. We work primarily in the Southeastern United States and operate our projects from our regional offices.

Our combined firms are headquartered in Virginia Beach, Virginia, with 450 employees in office locations in Virginia, North Carolina, Georgia, and Texas. We offer outstanding compensation, benefits, and growth opportunities in a positive work environment. We believe we can create a better world through our work. Giving back is also a guiding philosophy. As a company and as individuals, we proudly volunteer and give back to the surrounding communities where we live and work.

Generous benefits: Health, Dental, 401k, Short and Long term Disability, Vacation/Sick leave, Aflac, Flexible benefits, and Legal Resources benefits are available.

Job Description

Clark Nexsen Construction Services seeks to hire an Assistant Project Manager/Estimator to work in either our Raleigh, NC or Virginia Beach, VA office.  This position assists the project team in ensuring timely and successful completion of construction projects. The Assistant Project Manager coordinates, provides leadership to project staff, and provides administrative support for the Project Superintendent. The Assistant Project Manager/Estimator will also analyze and monitor job costs, implement all applicable safety programs, and manage preparation and execution of project closeout processes. Additionally in this position, you will be part of the pre-construction team and will be estimating and proposing on projects. It is typical for us to have employees who work on the proposals to follow the projects through construction. In this position you will be exposed to career development, training and various job experiences in Field Operations, Project Management, Estimating and Pre-Construction.

General responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

  • Pre-Construction:
    • Assist in development of project proposals and pricing of proposals, including soliciting subcontractors and supplier for proposal prior to submission time.
    • Perform detailed quantity takeoffs of Construction Documents and Interim documents and assist in estimating cost of work.
    • Work with the Project Manager to set procedures for document control and perform documents control.
    • Assist in development of scopes of work, bid package development and solicit subcontractors and suppliers, including review of subcontractor proposals and scope review.
    • Assist in the development of the Subcontracts and Purchase Orders.
    • Work with the Project Superintendent and Project Manager in development of the Safety Plan, Quality Controls Plan, Site Logistics Plan, Project Schedule and Cost Control System.
  • Field Operations:
    • Document quality and progress of each Subcontractor and Supplier.
    • Perform detailed quality control checks and write the associated quality control reports.
    • Participate and manage the QCM process of Preparatory, Initial and final inspections.
    • Develop and manage the Re-Work List, Completion List, Pre-Final Punch List, and Punch List.
    • Gain knowledge in reviewing shop drawings, project submittals, and product data sheets.
    • Assist in development of Activity Hazard Analysis and perform daily safety inspections.
    • Assist in the site logistics plans and assist in management of the delivery log and check in all deliveries.
    • Assist in setting and maintaining layout control on the jobsite.
    • Assist in updating the project schedule, four week look short interval schedules.
    • Update Subcontractors and Suppliers of any changes to the plans, specifications and/or schedule.
  • Project Management:
    • Prepare complete, accurate, and timely submittal logs for construction projects based on project drawings and specifications.
    • Receive approved submittals from Architect or Engineer and notifying the Project Superintendent of potential schedule impact.
    • Assist Project Manager by preparing all necessary back up relating to change requests.
    • Assist in development of the project buyout schedule and assist in bidding and awarding subcontracts.
    • Complete of all required project close-out documents per contract in a timely manner
    • Distribute contract documents to subcontractors, including drawings, specifications, and general conditions.
    • Distribute final requirement documentation to subcontractors and bookkeeper
    • Schedule all required construction meetings with required personnel , subcontractors, architects, and owners
    • Take accurate and complete meeting minutes and distribute timely
    • Proactively manage project to achieve quality, schedule, budget and safety. Utilize and maintain tools: schedule and document management to track and record project performance.

Essential Abilities include but are not limited to the following:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for long periods of time; talk or hear; walk; sit. The employee is frequently required to reach with arms and/or hands; bend, kneel; stoop, crouch or crawl and climb (ladders and scaffolding); perform fine motor, hand and finger skills in the use of a keyboard, telephone, or writing. The employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 30 lbs. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The employee will spend their time on the physical jobsite; in a construction trailer; and occasionally an office building. Requirements include being able to be in your feet either walking long distances or standing for long periods of time. This position is exposed to high temperatures; cool/cold temperatures; and loud noises.

Education

  • A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or Architecture.

Software Skills

An Assistant Project Manager/Estimator should be able to effectively utilize current company software programs for word processing, e-mail, accounting, and information management.

Working familiarity with design and production software to a point of being able to understand the capabilities and limitations of the programs and interact with the support staff in their use of the software is highly desirable.

Career Experience

An Assistant Project Manager/Estimator should have at least five years of experience in the construction industry in either a project management or estimating role. An Assistant Project Manager/Estimator will need experience working in the construction industry and familiar with both office and jobsite activities. Experience in both construction and pre-construction/estimating is desirable.

Other Criteria

  • Ability to prepare effective and concise documents
  • Possess technical precision and creative design skills
  • Ability to make presentations to a variety of groups
  • Have a client-oriented attitude with a desire to provide outstanding professional services
  • Be dedicated to his or her professional development as well as the success of colleagues and the firm as a whole
  • Possess excellent team leadership capabilities and abilities
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