Assistant Project Manager - Conti Federal Services

This position does not require relocation, however, it requires rotational travel for a minimum of 3 weeks at a time, with one weekend home (typical).


Conti Federal Services is a leading global construction and engineering company that has delivered some of the most demanding projects for the U.S. federal government. With roots dating back more than 115 years, Conti Federal specializes in disaster preparedness and recovery, classified and secure construction, critical infrastructure, and environmental remediation. We offer world-class service to our clients while remaining committed to our core values of safety, integrity, and compliance.



With offices located worldwide, the Conti Federal team prides itself on its diversity and inclusion and promotes an entrepreneurial and energetic atmosphere. We are looking for a candidate with a can-do attitude who wants to join our growing team, which is filled with boundless professional opportunities and career progression. We are committed to individual career development by offering a challenging yet learning-oriented culture that seeks to retain and promote from within the organization.



If you are looking to join a fast-paced and dynamic company, we want to hear from you!



To learn more about Conti Federal, please visit http://www.contifederal.com/



General Position Description



The Assistant Project Manager supports the project team and works in partnership with our Project and Field Management to build a safe, high quality, profitable project, while beating the estimate budgets and improving the total Operating Profit margin over the original bid. The Assistant Project Manager role is key to fostering great client relations and developing our employees.



This position is responsible for safe work plans, client negotiations, risk management, cost estimation, contract management and execution strategy. In addition, the APM is responsible for the business side of the project, supporting the Regional Manager and Project management team in managing the P&L as well as business development.



Responsibilities



Supports the Regional Office and Project Management Teams in the following:





+ Leads and enforces the safety policies and procedures and addresses non-compliance among all employees, subcontractors and vendors.



+ Utilizes daily huddles to promote communication, resolve issues and share ideas, so the projects are expeditiously and profitably constructed.



+ Leads the development of the project schedule with the Superintendent and ensures the team is executing to the plan.



+ Maximizes cash flow by aggressively adhering to the project invoicing schedule and ensures the team accurately documents and submits all receivables, quantity as-builts, change orders and claims.



+ Works to beat the labor and other cost budgets.



+ Produces complete subcontracts and ensures all subcontractors execute to the agreement and the company’s standards. Ensures the required documentation is received in a timely manner.



+ Estimates, prices and negotiates owner initiated extra work, change of scope items, and contract deletions to maximize profits.



+ Actively develops client relations to generate opportunities for new work.



+ Actively participates in Marketing and Estimating department activities to develop capture plans, teaming strategies, technical approach and bid strategies.





Qualifications





+ For Security Clearance Requirements – must be a US Citizen, as required.



+ Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business or related field



+ Track record of achievement and career progression



+ Two or more years of experience as an Assistant Project Manager or related role



+ Demonstrated success managing construction projects, subcontractors and developing and executing innovative project changes.



+ Demonstrated success developing cost to completes, costing and pricing Change Orders, and maximizing profits.



+ Background in project start-ups, subcontractor and vendor buyouts, owner estimates.



+ Working Knowledge of MS Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and P6





Physical Requirements





+ Must be able to traverse and inspect all areas of jobsite in all types of weather; this may include walking, climbing, reaching, bending, crouching, kneeling, crawling or stretching



+ Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.





Pay/Benefits



Conti Federal offers great benefits. We provide medical, dental and vision on the first day of your employment. Life insurance, 401(k) matching plan, EAP, wellness programs and many other optional programs are offered as well.



All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment must take a pre-employment drug test and receive a negative result as a condition of hire.



Conti Federal is an Equal Opportunity Employer.