Job description

North Branch Construction is one of the state's largest commercial and residential contractors, in business for over sixty five years. North Branch Construction has developed into a full-service, award-winning Construction Manager, Design-Builder, and General Contractor serving New Hampshire and its bordering states.

North Branch Construction firmly believes that the key to a successful project is teamwork and communication. Quality people make this happen. Our workforce’s availability and experience results in faster project completion, higher quality, and lower cost for our clients. By consistently maintaining high standards at all levels, we deliver lasting value and top-notch craftsmanship as evidenced by our projects.

Assistant Project Manager

Your key responsibilities will be to serve as project support by planning, organizing, and implementing project management principles. This position must demonstrate an understanding of how the business runs, how to handle changing circumstances, and who to contact when there are questions. The role encompasses cross-functional communication with a key focus on prioritization, organization and critical thinking. It is essential to possess excellent verbal and written communication skills. Critical for success are the abilities to work independently and as a part of a team, meet deadlines, and anticipate and meet internal customer needs.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Review project specifications and plans; create project description and initial bid list to meet project specifications.
• Manage bid delivery system and perform bid invite follow up calls to subcontractors and vendors.
• Provide takeoff support and specific product pricing.
• Obtain building permit fee schedule, review permit requirements, prepare permit documents for submission of building permit applications.
• Research Specialty Subcontractors as needed for specific projects.
• Provide Project Managers with Bid Day Support: Subcontractor Bid Comparisons, Calling Subcontractors and Vendors, Bid Submission Package.
• Using AIA template create and modify contracts and prepare bonds and insurance documentation.
• Prepare meeting schedules and agendas various startup, kickoff, pre-job planning, distribution lists, and reinstallation meetings in varies Project Software.
• Support document management to include submittal log establishment and upload, plans and specs upload and review, etc.
• Support submittal reviews and submissions specific to DFH, plumbing, HVAC, fire protection, electrical and specialty items.
• Buyout of specialty items for project specific requirements.
• Subcontract writing, division specific.
• Distribution of purchase orders to Superintendent. Obtain purchase order review and approval from Superintendents for project specific.
• Write owner change proposals.
• Owner billing preparation (transfers/PCI’s/OCO’s) and billing package assembly.
• Work with Project Managers and Business Development team to advance NBC’s business development with architects, clients and subcontractors.
• Performs other duties as directed by the Executive Director of Project Management.
• Write subcontractor change orders.

Requirements

• Possess solid data-entry, organization, and verbal/written communication skills.
• Must possess the ability to move from concept to finished documentation independently.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent computer skills including email, Internet, Microsoft Suite, ERP Systems, AIA Documentation.
• Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as requested
• Understanding of Project Drawings and Specifications.
• Must be able to commute to jobsites throughout the state of NH as needed.

Job Type: Full-time

Education - At least 3 years in construction management/coordination or similar role within the construction industry. Construction Management degree preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Are you pursuing a degree in Construction Management?
• Ability to commute to jobsite throughout the state of NH as needed.

Experience

• construction project management: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

We offer a competitive wage structure based on experience and a robust benefits package, including health/dental insurance, paid time off, holidays, 401K plan, tuition reimbursement and career advancement opportunities.

North Branch Construction is a proud equal opportunity employer. Please respond with a current resume, cover letter, desired salary range and availability.