Assistant Project Manager

F.H. Paschen has over 115 years of experience in the construction industry. You’ve driven on highways we paved, you’ve travelled through airports we modernized, you’ve commuted through rail stations we constructed, and your children learn in schools we built. But we are MORE than that. We offer  MORE Versatility —as we work in any industry, offering any delivery method and service. We operate with  MORE Tenacity —as we maneuver through tight schedules, spaces, and budgets. We provide  MORE Ingenuity —by creating solutions to solve your greatest challenges. And we perform with MORE Pride—in focusing on safety and quality, and in offering more opportunities for our communities and diverse populations to build with us. We deliver far more than just on time and on budget—we deliver with  MORE Paschen .

Assigned Responsibilities*:

• Manage projects and scopes as assigned by manager.
• Work with owner’s representative to communicate progress of project.
• Prepare preliminary estimates / budgets.
• Select subcontractors to solicit bids.
• Review subcontractor proposals
• Understand details of project scope of work
• Prepare, review for approval, and submit contract changes/proposal to owner.
• Document and negotiate changes that may affect project completion or contract costs with subcontractors and owners.
• Maintain project documentation.
• Responsible for monitoring and maintaining project costs.
• Investigate adverse situations and report to PM and/or Sr. PM
• Represent company in project meetings, when required
• Solicit and process submittals and shop drawings.
• Coordinate material procurement and delivery.
• Collaborate and prepare CPM project schedule.
• Monitor construction progress with Superintendent.
• Coordinate subcontractors and field labor.
• Develop field quality assurance and quality control plan with Superintendent.
• Collaboration of project safety plan with Superintendent(s)
• Responsible for managing MBE/WBE subcontracting requirements.
• Responsible for EEO/Affirmative action contract requirements
• Additional duties as assigned.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee or create any expectation of continued employment for any specified term and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Requirements

• B.S Construction Management / Engineering and / or 2-3 years general construction experience required.
• Knowledge of construction, quantity take-offs and estimating required.
• Computer skills, knowledge of Project Management, scheduling, good communication and organizational skills are necessary.
• Ability to work independently on assigned projects

F.H. Paschen is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

If you require an accommodation in order to complete this application, please contact Tracy Tesnow at 773-444-3474.

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Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• 401K matching
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Referral program
• Professional development assistance