Careers

General: An Assistant Project Manager is responsible for assisting their assigned Project Manager in the planning, management direction, project completion, client satisfaction, and financial outcome of assigned construction projects. The ideal candidate will be required to assist their assigned Project Manager in coordinating all contractual requirements and project specifications.

Requirements: An Assistant Project Manager shall have a minimum of eight (8) years of experience in the Architectural/Engineering or Construction Industry. This position requires an understanding of building construction methods, techniques and applications.

Responsibilities/Skills:
1. Maintaining records and logs (including, but not limited to phone, drawing, sketch, contact, etc.).
2. Developing, monitoring and evaluating reports
3. Developing and following a look ahead schedule
4. Preparing and archiving meeting minutes
5. Assist in providing full Construction Administration services (i.e., construction site visits, preparation of field reports, processing change orders, shop drawing review, request for payment form review, warranty information, and project close-out).
6. Participating in subcontractor or owner meetings
7. Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS FOR ADVANCEMENT TO:
Project Manager
Project Architect
You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA)) in the following areas:
 Proven ability to manage multiple projects/activities in a dynamic fast paced environment.
 Superior communication and organization development skills.
 Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with and manage cross-functional teams.
 Proven client contact/relationship building skills.
 Understanding of “customer service” principals and basic ability to implement.
 Demonstrate firm core values (i.e., Honesty, Trustworthiness, Integrity, Loyalty, Humility, Family and Respect for others) in professional and personal life.
 Future PMP, CCM and/or CEM certification to advance into senior management path.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Must be able to sit and/or stand for long periods of time, able to handle stressful situations and multi-tasking, able to work under time constraints, long hours may be required. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Overtime (40+ hours) may be required as needed.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Must be able to handle stressful situations, multi-tasking, and working within reasonable time constraints to meet production schedules and budgets. Will work in normal office environment and may also be required to work outside of a normal office from time-to-time.
The above criteria has been developed to establish guidelines for this position, but note that these are only guidelines, and a person’s ability, talent, effort, personality, and other aspects of the profession shall become a deciding factor for each position.
Promotions are dependent on effort, attitude, ability, need, and schooling and should not be considered automatic.

Cuhaci & Peterson provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Cuhaci & Peterson complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.