Location: Bridgeport,CT, USA
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A TRAVELLING (ON CALL) ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER
As a Traveling Assistant Project Manager, you are at the forefront of emergency mitigation and construction, partnering with leadership to understand, evaluate, and execute scopes of work across a diverse range of projects. Whether it's coordinating rapid response efforts in the wake of a disaster or overseeing the meticulous details of a construction rebuild, your role is critical to ensuring projects run smoothly from start to finish.
You manage everything from soliciting and approving proposals from subcontractors to preparing and adjusting project schedules, ensuring that all phases of mitigation and construction are executed with precision. Your problem-solving skills shine as you step in to support crews during high-pressure situations, ensuring that every challenge is met with effective solutions.
As the gatekeeper of paperwork and documentation, you maintain meticulous records that are crucial for both compliance and smooth project execution. You ensure that safety and quality are never compromised, consistently upholding the highest standards in both emergency mitigation and construction efforts.
Your proactive approach is vital in monitoring project budgets, profit margins, and schedules. You communicate swiftly and effectively with leadership, taking immediate action when necessary to keep projects on track. Acting as a central liaison between leadership, clients, subcontractors, and in-house teams, you foster collaboration and ensure that all parties are aligned in delivering exceptional results.
With a sharp eye for detail, you manage defined scopes of work, review change orders, and ensure accurate billing, all while keeping the unique demands of emergency mitigation in mind. You thrive in a fast-paced environment where every day brings new challenges and opportunities to contribute to our success. At First Onsite, we support and encourage your professional growth, helping you build a rewarding career in a dynamic industry where every project makes a difference.
QUALIFICATIONS
* Minimum:
* Minimum 2 years restoration/construction industry experience
* Basic industry training and IICRC certifications are a PLUS
* Intermediate computer skills - MS, Word, Excel, Microsoft Outlook (Emails)
* Dependability and willingness to jump in and take action when needed
* Excellent time management skills - combined with strong communication skills
* Knowledge and experience with construction drawings, specifications, and other construction related documents including take-offs a PLUS
* High school diploma or equivalent required; Degree preferred
* Valid driver's license required - without restrictions
SPECIAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS
* Must manage working in a busy, service-oriented team under stress to meet deadlines, deal with competing priorities, and demanding service requirements
* Must be able to work overtime, on weekends and able to respond 24/7
* May attend disaster sites and be near hazardous environments and conditions. Travel may be required
First Onsite provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. 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.
First Onsite (and its Companies) participates in E-Verify. We will provide the U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employer's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Third party resume submissions not accepted. Any resume submitted will be considered the property of THE COMPANY, and THE COMPANY will not be held liable to pay a placement fee.
Subject to Federal, State and Local laws, regulations and/or ordinances, applicant must be able to pass Background Check and Pre-employment Drug Screen.