Job Summary and Qualifications

Purcell Construction is a General Contracting, Construction Management and Design-Build firm. Our corporate office is located in Watertown, NY with a regional office in Richmond, VA. We have a passion for building and have a broad range of project experience. We’ve completed public and private projects in housing, higher education, healthcare, and historical renovations. We’ve developed a particular expertise in using prefabricated light gauge structural systems. We have constructed millions of square feet of buildings using this technology. Today, we continue to evolve the way we build.

Purcell Construction is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to work under the direct supervision of Project Manager for projects in our New York markets. Work will include contract administration, daily reports, correspondence, quality control inspections, coordination of subcontractors, some estimating, and jobsite supervision. This is an excellent starting management position with opportunity for an individual to further advance in the construction field.

Responsibilities

Work directly with the Project Manager and Site Superintendent onsite to support in any administrative functions and document tracking for the project team.
Assist in soliciting subcontractors and suppliers for bids, review and negotiate proposals, and make recommendations for award to vendors and subcontractors.
Assist in administering the Quality Control Plan on Construction Projects.
Review and track submittals and other necessary documentation through the course of construction.
Prepare and participate in preconstruction meetings and initial inspections.
Assist in coordination and scheduling subcontractor’s work as required.
Prepare and distribute meeting minutes, track deficiencies, schedule inspections, and process RFI’s.
Maintain project As-Built drawings and document punch lists.
Tracking special project requirements, like labor force requirements, M/WBE, LEED, or NYSERDA compliance.
Interface with Project Manager, Project Owners, Designers, Superintendents, Subcontractors and Suppliers, and any others as part of the project team to meet the expectations of the Client and deliver a successful building project.

Qualifications

A degree in Construction Management or related field; or a combination of equivalent training and experience.
Be experienced, organized, detailed and team-oriented.
Be knowledgeable in the construction industry and have an understanding of reading technical plans and specifications.
Possess strong verbal and written communication skills with all levels of employees, management and outside parties such as Owners, Architects, Engineers, subcontractors, suppliers and co-workers.
Be experienced with computers and various programs, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), Adobe Acrobat/Bluebeam – and have the capacity to learn/adapt to other construction industry programs (BIM, scheduling, project management, and estimating software). Experience with Procore and Primavera P6 is preferred.

From $70,000

· 401(k) matching

· Health Insurance

· Dental Insurance

· Employee Assistance Program

· Paid Time Off, Holidays, & Sick Time

At Purcell, we recognize that one of our most important assets is our people. We offer our employees a platform to develop their skills and welcome opportunities to invest in them. We continually strive to maintain an atmosphere of collaboration, improvement and growth. This is an entry level position with potential for growth within our organization. We are willing to train the right candidate.

Send cover letter, resume, 3 professional references to hrmanager@purcellconstruction.com.

Purcell Construction is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Experience:

Construction management: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Drivers Licnense (Required)

Ability to Commute:

Watertown, NY (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Watertown, NY: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

50% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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