JOB SUMMARY

The assistant project manager (APM) role is a training position. The APM works closely with a senior project manager (SPM) or project director (PD), performing most duties and assisting others with supervision. All projects managed by APM shall be assumed to be managed without the use of a project engineer unless granted explicitly by the vice president of operations so that more time is spent by APM training on the various job duties rather than delegating. The basic managerial steps apply: Goal-Setting, Supervision, Managing, Planning, Communicating, Organizing, Implementing, and Tracking.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Functions

Leadership

• Schedules and assists SPM at project goal-setting meetings with Owner and Architect
• Takes charge and exhibits sound judgment at the appropriate time, whether on-site or in the office
• Able to define critical project goals with some assistance
• Provides/gets support from their superintendent
• Should be paired with an experienced superintendent, when possible
• Maintains even ground with most vendors under most situations

Planning

• Responsible for following pre-established company project ground rules, may make recommendations to senior project manager for deviation from established rules
• Assists and may take the lead in implementing field plans
• Provides environmental analysis indicating trends, opportunities, threats, weaknesses anticipated in each project
• As directed by SPM, develops and distributes meeting agendas in advance
• Sets target dates, SPM approves and monitors
• Keeps meeting minutes and distributes copies to Management Team members
• With Estimating, scopes bids for completeness before award of subcontracts by SPM
• Participates and contributes to job turn-over meetings with SPM, scheduled by the estimator, for the purpose of Q&A with an estimator about job specifics

Communication

• Implements Company s Communication Plan for the project
• Ensures that field staff is in possession of all required contract documents and software
• Issues all directives in writing, leaving nothing to guesswork or misinterpretation
• Able to personally identify then log and track time-sensitive documents and submittals
• Capable of drafting a professional business letter, report, or presentation

QUALIFICATIONS

• 2+ years in construction serving as a project engineer or related experience desired
• Working knowledge of construction methods and understanding of contract documents and how they relate to each other
• Computer skills in various construction and office-related software systems, including contract management and scheduling software

Education/Licenses/Certification

• B.S. in Construction Science, Civil Engineering Architecture, or other related degree

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Leadership

• Exhibits sound judgment at the appropriate time, whether on-site or in the office
• Conducts themselves in an ethical, moral, and disciplined manner both on and off work
• Able to define critical company goals for each project
• Knows when to ask for help
• Accepts the challenges, risks, and rewards of managing a project
• Initiates the required actions and sets the example for others to follow
• Capable of drawing upon past experiences to aid in current decisions
• Encourages and supports others
• Involves all team members in planning
• Gives and takes praise, correction, and responsibility

Communication

• Removes any communication barriers that might impair the exchange of information (lack of respect, preconceptions, emotions, intimidation, politics, etc. )
• Identifies needed actions and enlists group s help to resolve problems or accomplish goals
• Looks for feedback, opinions, and criticism
• Shows good time management – won t let themselves or the group get sidetracked

Organization

• Self-starter, does not require daily supervision to accomplish assigned tasks
• Determines and clarifies goals
• Identifies required resources to accomplish goals
• Plans for the allocation of these resources

Tracking

• Keeps information timely and readily understandable
• Tracks goals vs. actual on reports
• Practices WE have a problem
• Strives for objectivity, fairness, reason, and consistency
• Documents each step of re-direct and ensures communication

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The physical demands described represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential function of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, converse, and listen; use hands to touch, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust.
• The employee must be able to lift and/or carry over 25+ pounds and push/pull over 25+ pounds periodically.
• The employee must be able to stand and/or walk at least five hours per day.
• On occasion, the employee must be able to work and adapt to outside temperature fluctuations, such as the heat of the summer and the cold of the winter.
• Reliable, predictable attendance at the scheduled site/office
• Ability to work in a sometimes stressful environment
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here represent those employee encounters while performing the listed functions of this job. The work environment is an office, and will occasionally be on a job site exposed to outdoor elements. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

MYCON is an award-winning, industry-leading commercial contractor based in Dallas, Texas. Since 1987, MYCON s work portfolio has spanned construction categories ranging from healthcare, industrial and institutional to office, retail, religious, manufacturing, food processing, and more. Through client partnerships, we build groundbreaking projects that serve the community and foster progress.

MYCON offers a competitive salary with a comprehensive benefits program that includes, medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, supplemental benefit options, and a 401k with company match. To top it off, MYCON provides full-time employees paid vacation, sick time, parental leave, and paid holidays.

Attention All Third-Party Agencies, Headhunters, and Recruiters

MYCON General Contractors, Inc. will not accept candidate submissions by unsolicited third parties through this site or any company email address. All unsolicited candidates presented to MYCON General Contractors, Inc. will be considered the property of MYCON General Contractors, Inc. MYCON General Contractors, Inc. will not be responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited candidates, nor will a contractual relationship be formed by the submission. MYCON General Contractors, Inc. will not be obligated and will not under any circumstances pay any fees to said third parties submitting candidates in this manner. MYCON General Contractors, Inc. only forms contracts with recruiters with whom we have an established business relationship and with whom we have in place a signed agreement. All contact with MYCON General Contractors, Inc. from third parties must be through our Human Resources department. Outside recruiters are asked not to contact our hiring managers directly— any contact made outside of the MYCON General Contractors, Inc. Human Resources Department by a third party will cancel any future business relationships between the third party and MYCON General Contractors, Inc.