Rifenburg is one of Upstate New York's oldest and largest employee-owned construction firms. Specializing in earth moving and restoration of all kinds, Rifenburg makes quick work of landfill expansions and closures, site work, highway and bridge expansion projects and utility installations. We are looking someone to fill a full-time Assistant Project Manager role at a job office in Syracuse, NY. The Assistant Project Manager is responsible for keeping the project team informed. They will maintain files, goals, subcontractor agreements, project books, insurance, payments, payrolls and all associated paperwork administration surrounding a project. This position will experience aspects of bidding, estimating and project management.Responsibilities
- Conducting and participating in daily team meetings with the Lead Project Manager/Superintendent, Construction Manager and Owner, as well as attending regular design meetings with the Engineers.
- Assists in all aspects of the bidding process which may include solicitation, submission, selection, contract formation, and project delivery.
- Analyzing project drawings to include performing quantity takeoffs including reviewing plan drawings and shop drawings.
- Assisting the Lead Project Manager with compilation of preconstruction folders including drawings, submittal documents and photographic documentation.
- Coordinating with the Superintendent to manage project schedules through continuous review of durations and lead times to include managing and maintenance of construction project estimates and budgets.
- Creating specialized Subcontractor Agreements to set forth various inclusions and exclusions depending on the scope of work.
- Calculating and implementing asphalt and fuel price adjustments.
- Conferring with subcontractors and suppliers to obtain/update drawing and plan information.
- Utilizing accounting principles to evaluate budgets, cost to complete and preparing payment requisitions for review by the Lead Project Manager.
- Reviewing complex subcontractor insurance policies and service provider agreements. Performing daily calculations of quantities, including linear footage, area, acreage, tonnage and cubic yards.
- Verifying quantities between bid documents and construction documents to identify and communicate potential change and purchase orders using construction related software including Procore, Viewpoint, Hyphen Solutions, etc.
- Other duties as assigned
Experience & Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or closely related field and two yrs. experience in construction industry.
- Preparing changes orders and purchase orders using construction related software including Procore, Viewpoint, Hyphen Solutions
- Two years' experience utilizing construction related software and systems including CAD, Bluebeam, Primavera P6, Trimble One, Procore, HCSS HeavyJob, HCSS HeavyBid and Vista Viewpoint
- Demonstrates attention to detail with impeccable organizational skills
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills
- Moderate analysis and interpretation required for problem solving
- Ability to work with teams and other divisions
- Independent judgment required using existing guidelines to determine work methods
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and in teams
- Strong work ethic
Benefits:
- Competitive Wages
- ESOP
- Health & Dental with generous employer contribution
- Supplemental Insurances (Vision, FSA, Dependent Care, Short-term Disability, Critical Illness, etc.)
- Paid Holidays
- Generous PTO
- .....and more!
Rifenburg Companies follow EEO Federal and State guidelines prohibiting employment and job discrimination. It is the policy of Rifenburg Companies to provide for and promote equal employment opportunity in employment compensation and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination based on age, race, creed, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, Vietnam Era Veteran status, genetic predisposition, carrier status or any legally protected status.The policy applies to all employment practices and actions. It includes, but is not limited to, recruitment, job application process, examination and testing, hiring, training including apprenticeship and on-the-job training, disciplinary actions, rate of pay or other compensation, advancement, classification, transfer, reassignment and promotions.