ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER required by our Client, to be assigned on a permanent basis, located in Kalamazoo, MI.

Duration: Permanent

PRINCIPLE REQUIREMNETS

• Ensure that all Nicholson and OSHA safety regulations are followed and enforced; bottom line responsibility for safety
• Assist in business development, risk assessment, bid preparation,
• Assist in contract negotiation and oversees subcontractor procurement
• Oversee all aspects of a project in accordance with the client Manual
• Responsible for designs, submittals, material ordering, pre-job planning, sequence and scheduling
• Review job budgets, cost reports, forecasts and cash flows
• Primary site contact for clients and subcontractors
• Manage A/R collections
• Coordinate, review and submit project change orders, extra work orders, and back charge documentation
• Analyze, develop and submit claims
• Ensure that all client policies are followed (safety, quality, travel, drug testing, HR, etc.)
• Understanding of bidding and job costing procedures
• Make recommendations for project related decisions such as bidding, estimating and risk assessment
• Meet with clients; create and deliver presentations; and help negotiate contracts
• Help manage in-house and subcontracted engineering services
• Participate in client meetings and creation of presentations concerning project work
• Proactively manage projects and mitigate challenges
• Communicate changes and provide solutions to Management

EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or similar coursework preferred.
• OSHA 10-hour safety training
• Minimum 3 years of experience construction equipment, techniques, drawings, specifications, building materials, surveying, design, and/or consulting geotechnical work