Assistant Project Manager

Promotion path to Project Manager in 6-12 months
Top benefits: high base salary, excellent health benefits, strong culture

About Our Client

My client is a well-established, highly respected multi-family general contractor in the Phoenix market, currently in their 31st year of business. All work is ground-up, new construction and 100% local to Maricopa County.
Projects: are Ground-up multi-family new construction only. Average project size: $85M-$90M, typically 250+ units.
Culture: Strongly team-oriented and collaborative environment. PMs and Superintendents operate as equals - no hierarchy!
Leadership is hands-on and involved in the details - but there is no micromanagement and a big emphasis on accountability. Leadership encourages asking questions and continuous growth and always have an open door policy. PMs & Superintendents are to be the "CEO of their own work."
No layoffs in company history. They have a very high retention rate due to culture and leadership access.
Great work/life balance

Job Description

This individual will oversee all facets of projects including the physical construction, schedule, required reports and financial aspects as well as interacting with architects, engineers, tradesmen, subcontractors and owners.
Interact directly with project owners as required including attending meetings with partners and project managers.
Bi-weekly project updates with entire team.
Work closely with owners as needed, including walk-through' s, for bid preparation and proposal development.
Communicate and interact with sub-contractors and component suppliers such as concrete, steel, joist, precast and masonry.

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The Successful Applicant

Degree in a construction related field (Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture)
1-3 years of Assistant Project Management experience - want someone they can help shape
Passion for building relationships at every level (clients, subcontractors and co-workers)
Ability to multi-task, stay organized, and committed to excellence
Good written and oral communication skills
Knowledgeable in construction means and methods
Assisting in solutions to job-related issues for a win-win outcome
Able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment that can change readily
Approaches challenges with a "can do attitude"
Disciplined work ethic