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Rogers-O’Brien Construction is seeking an Assistant Project Manager. This position provides hands-on training in Project Manager functions and responsibilities while working under the supervision of an experienced Project Manager. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong communication skills, exceptional attention to detail, and a commitment to living Rogers-O’Brien’s core values—prioritizing safety, acting with integrity, delivering quality, investing in people, embracing the RO Ride, and continuously pursuing a better way. The **Assistant Project Manager (APM)** supports the Project Manager in all phases of construction projects, from pre-construction through closeout. This role is designed to provide hands-on training and development in Project Manager responsibilities while contributing directly to project planning, execution, cost control, scheduling, safety, and quality. **Key Responsibilities** **Pre-Construction** - Assist with pursuit of future projects and pre-construction planning efforts - Support the development of project pricing and budgets in collaboration with estimators - Participate in the “winning team” approach during project pursuits **Project Pre-Planning** - Ensure project planning meetings are conducted and documented - Support adherence to established pre-planning processes and implementation of additional processes as needed - Assist the project team with risk identification and mitigation strategies **Construction Phase** - Analyze, draft, and manage subcontract agreements - Prepare subcontractor bid tabs and assist with subcontractor prequalification - Coordinate with the Superintendent on material purchases, rental equipment, and forming systems - Prepare and submit proposed change orders to the Owner - Lead or participate in weekly project meetings - Prepare and submit monthly owner billings - Track and maintain proposed changes and project documentation - Monitor project schedule and progress - Review monthly job cost reports and assist with forecasting - Support and monitor jobsite safety programs - Ensure all quality control processes are followed - Coordinate with VDC/BIM teams on operational modeling needs - Participate in monthly jobsite safety walks and enter findings into the safety tracking system **Project Closeout** - Support project closeout activities including warranties, as-built drawings, and maintenance manuals **Qualifications & Skills** - Experience: 3–5 years in commercial construction - Education: Bachelor’s degree in Construction Science, Engineering, or related field - Working knowledge of commercial construction processes - Strong organizational and communication skills - Ability to analyze schedules, budgets, and job cost reports **RO Perks** - Competitive Salary & Benefits - Paid Maternity and Paternity leave - Structured career path and continuing education support - RO Refresh – Additional paid time off between Christmas and New Years. - Commitment to Diversity at ROYear's **Rogers-O’Brien** is committed to creating and maintaining a workplace in which all employees have an opportunity to participate and contribute to the success of the business and are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives. **Notice to Search Firms and Recruiters:** Rogers-O'Brien Construction (RO) does not accept unsolicited resumes, profiles, or applications from recruiters or employment agencies. RO is under no obligation to pay any referral compensation or recruiter fee in the absence of a position-specific requisition and currently executed Recruitment Services Agreement. This includes unsolicited resumes submitted directly to any RO employee or hiring manager. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the [Know Your Rights](https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
Salary estimate
$128,000 – $173,000/yr
Provided by the employer.
Skills for this role
Communication
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