Job Description

PROJECT MANAGER ASSISTANT: 5 years progressive project responsibility in construction is recommended

EDUCATION: A Bachelor’s degree in Building Science, Construction Management, or Engineering preferred but not required.

The work of a project manager assistant with our company is varied. They review the plans and financial projections for the job to be sure that they are accurate and reasonable. They will also create project schedules and works with contractors to assure the work is done properly and on time. The project manager will meet regularly with all of the parties involved, including the contractors and the client, to provide status updates and answer questions. Because they are so involved in all aspects of the project, the assistants time on the job site will vary according to the job requirements.

Essential Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

· Responsible for field and project engineering, quality control, contract administration, shop drawing review, submittals, scheduling, and related support functions

· Change order management: administrating, pricing, submission and tracking

· Assist Project Superintendent and Project Manager in establishing the construction plan and engineering methods

· Assist with equipment selection and rental coordination

· Materials procurement and expediting

· Coordinate and review drawings, submissions, specifications, changes and document control

· Assist with the preparation and maintenance of the project schedule and costing system

· Prepare and track progress payments and estimates

· Subcontract administration: defining scope of work, answering inquiries, monitoring progress, tracking and processing payments

· Inventory control: monitoring and tracking of equipment and resources

Qualifications and Experience:

A candidate must possess; Excellent listening and communication skills, a strong “can-do” attitude, capability to resolve complex issues, ability to create and support team morale, proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Project management software, accounting cost management software and scheduling software

Company Description

Since our founding in 1992, LCS has completed more than 3,000 laboratory and technical facility projects for some of the most prominent institutions and corporations around the world. We provide practical, economical solutions to the many unique programming, planning, design and construction challenges presented by laboratories and technical facilities. LCS is uniquely qualified to provide complete planning, design and construction support. We assist owners through each phase of the project, from programming to design to pre-construction planning and cost estimating, through groundbreaking and construction. With a large portfolio of projects concentrating solely in the technical market, LCS has a depth of experience in cost effectively solving the unique problems that surround these project types