Assistant Project Manager at Henley Construction Co., Inc. – Gaithersburg, Maryland

Qualifications:

• Associate or bachelor's degree in a related field (construction management, project management, engineering) or comparable construction experience.
• Two years of field engineering experience in the commercial construction industry.
• OSHA 30 (mandatory), First Aid Certification, CPR, Procore Certification
• Proficient communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Work authorization (Required)

Company Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Jury Duty/Military Leave
• Bonus Plan
• Profit Sharing Plan
• Wellness Program
• Referral Bonus
• Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement
• CORE Value recognition
• Company Sponsored Events

About Henley Construction
At Henley Construction, we continue expanding and bettering our team through growth and education as team members move forward in their careers and goals while actively participating in the company’s strategic plans and its client’s success. We provide exceptional client service while successfully and safely executing what we are hired to do. Our core values are critical to our company's culture: Relationships, Growth, Innovation, and Collaboration all contribute to the growth of our team, our clients, and the construction business. Henley serves diverse customers, including educational, community, industrial, and private clients in Maryland and Northern Virginia.

Assistant Project Manager Job Description
An Assistant Project Manager works alongside the Project Manager to plan and execute projects for the company. Their duties include identifying clients’ or stakeholders’ project needs and goals, creating a detailed plan to complete a project, and organizing and storing project reports and documents.
We seek a positive attitude, a solid drive to achieve results, and a strong work ethic.

Job Duties/Responsibilities
The Assistant Project Manager may work alone or with a team and will undertake the following duties and more as instructed by the Project Manager:

• Complete tasks the Project Manager assigns efficiently and timely to implement and achieve project goals.
• Ability to read and understand plans and specifications.
• Under Project Manager supervision, understand the scope of work and develop, log, schedule, review, and track/distribute all project documents/submittals.
• Knowledge of project management software (PROCORE) and related software: Timberline, MS Project, and Bluebeam.
• Keep PROCORE updated and distribute updated drawings, sketches, ASIs, and RFIs to all relevant personnel.
• Set up and track project documents, including RFIs, ASIs, Change Events Log, CCDs, PMs, FDs, photos, project drawings, specifications, and permits.
• Generate and distribute preconstruction and progress meeting minutes.
• Liaise with project lead and other project managers to maintain project schedule and efficacy.
• Develop, track, and monitor the Project Material Tracking log. Verify material delivery with the Superintendent/Project Manager.
• Coordination tasks include BIM coordination and updates, as well as field coordination to address RFIs.
• Work with the architect/owner/subcontractors/Henley team to develop and manage punch list items, documenting them for accuracy and completeness.
• Generate closeout binders and document procurement, tracking, and verification for submission to the owner.

Other duties as assigned to support the strategic priorities of Henley Construction.
Promote Customer Relations

• Builds effective relationships with customers, design team, subcontractors, suppliers, and user groups that reflect and support company core values and meet or exceed the customer’s expectations.
• Participates in industry, client, and community relations to enhance company image when required.

Culture, Leadership, and Employee Development

• Promotes our culture and communicates our vision and purpose through our Core Values.
• Serves as a role model and leader and promotes professional behavior, personally and professionally.
• Participates in and supports operations training programs and commits to developing oneself.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability and willingness to face challenges, solve problems, and motivate others while maintaining effective customer relationships by meeting or exceeding their requirements and expectations.
• Manages essential functions effectively by consistently driving for quality, profitable, safe, and timely results on the assigned project.
• Exhibits commitment to quality by evaluating project-related processes and making necessary changes, using customer input to make improvements, and meeting/exceeding internal and external customer expectations.
• Acts with integrity that demonstrates support for the company values and the employees while constantly focusing on meeting/exceeding customer requirements and expectations.
• Demonstrates proficiency using a personal computer, iPad/tablet, and company project management software such as email, Microsoft Office, Excel, Procore, and Bluebeam. Willing to learn about recent technologies with the provided training.
• Strong negotiation and conflict management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrates solid presentation skills and verbal/written skills.
• Self-starter able to work within a fast-paced environment. Excellent time management skills with the ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Personal/Professional Relationships

• Always represent the company and yourself with a positive professional attitude.
• Must be able to work in harmony with all parties involved.
• Actively promote the company’s growth and development program to aid in the mutual benefit of the company’s success and the employee’s long-term career with the company.Demonstrate the ability to communicate with project teams, owners, architects, engineers, and subcontractors to achieve positive results.
• Promote positive subcontractor relations by dealing professionally and fairly with all subcontractors and vendors.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

• Willingness to travel to the market-based project locations.

Computer/Technology

• Proficient in using personal computers, including iPad/tablet devices.
• Proficiency in data entry, project management software (Procore), Microsoft Office, and Excel.
• Willing to learn about new technologies with provided training.