Assistant Construction Project Manager as Owner's Representative

Job DescriptionJob Description

Legacy Construction Management, Inc. is seeking a Full-Time, On-Site Assistant Construction Project Manager as Owner’s Representative in New Jersey to assist the Project Manager overseeing and managing their project. As an Owner's Rep., you and the Project Manager will serve as the primary point of contact between our client (the Owner) and the construction team, ensuring that project objectives are met and that all stakeholders are satisfied.

Company

Legacy Construction Management, Inc. is a leading construction management firm specializing in school, municipal, and other public building construction in the state of NJ providing management and consulting services to project Owners as Owner’s Representative.

Job Details

• Position is for a Full-Time, On-Site Assistant Project Manager as Owner’s Representative on a school construction project to assist the Project Manager with observing the work of the contractor to ensure compliance with the contract documents, facilitating contract administration by the Architect and Contractor, maintaining project records, and preparing reports to the Owner.
• Applicant must be detail oriented with strong organizational, communication, computer, and people skills and must have a positive attitude.
• Document Management - Maintain all drawings, specifications, change orders and other modifications, submittals and shop drawings, RFI’s, daily reports, schedules, and associated logs for each.
• Assist in coordinating with all stakeholders, including Owner, architects, engineers, contractors, and subcontractors.
• Prepare routine reports for the Owner on project progress, costs, and schedule.
• Assistant Project Manager will report directly to the Project Manager and join our company’s common goal to provide our clients with effective management, professional service, and a successful delivery of every project.
  
  

Experience/Education

• Applicant is required to have 2 to 5 years of experience in the construction industry working either as an Owner’s Representative or for a General Contractor.
• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, architecture is but not required.
  
  

Knowledge/Skills

• Applicant must have a general understanding of the construction process and project management principles, practices, and techniques.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with architects, engineers, contractors, and subcontractors.
• Computer literacy and competence with email and MS Office applications required.
• Ability to track and manage project documentation, including submittals, RFIs, Change Orders, etc.
• Valid driver’s license and own transportation required.
  
  

We offer a competitive compensation package, including salary, health insurance, and paid time off. If you have a passion for construction and you are accountable, teachable, and willing to learn, then we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

To apply, please submit your resume outlining your qualifications and experience. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply.