Assistant Construction Project Manager

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In November 2021, CBRE acquired controlling ownership interest in Turner & Townsend forming a strategic partnership between the firms. Effective January 1, 2023, CBRE Heery, formerly operating under CBRE, will now operate as a subsidiary of Turner & Townsend Inc. CBRE Heery will continue under the legal entity name “CBRE Heery” until such time that a formal name change to “Turner & Townsend Heery” is made.

CBRE Heery are seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support various construction projects. The projects range from facilities and site developments to utility distribution and treatment.

The Assistant Project Manager will lead individual, multi-disciplined construction project solutions for clients, with direct accountability for project delivery.
Responsibilities:

Under the guidance of a Project Manager assist with the following:

• Ensure a quality constructed project is completed within the prescribed time frame and operating budget.
• Make presentations and meet with County officials, contractors, community groups and Federal, state and local officials on a variety of issues concerning capital improvement projects.
• Monitor the work performance of consultant engineers and contractors to ensure compliance with contract requirements.
• Review contractors' direct cost payment requisitions and budget status, review of subcontracts, bonds/subcontractor default insurance, review of change orders, review of Developer's monthly Job Cost Reports, opine on adequacy of contingency, review of construction and disbursement schedules, review of lien waiver and other documentation submitted by the Developer.
• Provide technical engineering assistance to professional, technical and office support staff.
• Manage approved budget for the capital project to ensure work is being performed within the authorized amount of monies budgeted for the project.
• Manage capital projects involving the construction, cost allocations, time schedules, right of way acquisitions, permitting, bidding, contract requirements, inspections and change orders for building public infrastructures.
• Provide testimony at public hearings relating to permitting for waivers, variances, special exemptions, wetlands and water requirements.
• Conduct periodic site visits to monitor the progress of construction, review status of work completed during the period covered, review that work is generally proceeding in a good and workmanlike manner and in general accordance with the approved drawings and specifications.
• Make presentations to community organizations and other citizens on capital projects relating to scope, cost, schedule, purpose and need and environmental impact.
• Document changes in project cost, schedule, change orders and prepare written reports to engineering managers on project status and problems needing resolution by management.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Maintain accurate records on project costs, time schedules, contractor performance, contract changes, and related capital project requirements.
• Review contract drawings and specifications and opine for completeness and general compliance with commonly accepted architectural /engineering best practices.
• Review and comment on construction and disbursement schedules as well as other submitted document including but not limited to: zoning approvals, certified surveys, building permits and approvals, utility company approval letters, soil and foundation engineering reports, and designer's certification of code and ADA compliance.
• Oversee the work performed by design engineers, construction inspection personnel, and contractual personnel.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Manages 3rd party project delivery resources/team (typically smaller team).
• No formal supervisory responsibilities in this position.
• Responsible for tracking performance and motivating team members.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to calculate intermediate figures such as percentages, volumes and areas.
• Requires knowledge of financial terms and principles.
• Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable and courteous service to clients.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to understand and carry out general instructions in standard situations.
• Requires intermediate analytical and quantitative skills.
• Ability to effectively present information.
• Ability to solve problems in standard situations.
• Ability to read and understand architectural and engineered drawings drawings.
• Conducts basic financial analysis.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS/BEng/BArch) from College or University and/or equivalent related experience.

*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs*

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