Assistant Project Manager

About Daniel O'Connell's Sons

Our mission is to make a transformative impact on our communities through the exceptional buildings, infrastructure, and relationships we construct with skill, purpose, integrity, and passion.

Daniel O'Connell's Sons (DOC) has been in continuous successful operation since its founding in 1879. Headquartered in Holyoke, Massachusetts, our geographic footprint includes offices in Franklin, MA, New Haven, CT, Kingston, NYand Aventura, FL. We offer a full range of preconstruction and construction management,general contracting,and project planningservices for building and heavy/civil workto public and private sector clients. By havingthese two sides to our business, wehave the opportunity towork in different markets - giving us a breadth and depth of experience that allows us to take on more complex, special projects for our clients.

When you join the DOC team, you willbe part of a team-oriented organization,where collaboration is the norm. We emphasize the exploration of how to usenew technology, as well as innovative building techniques and delivery methods that will move our industry forward. Come join us as we chart the course for our future.

Assistant Project Manager

Daniel O'Connell's Sons is seekinganAssistantProjectManager.Working under the direction of the Project Manager, this individual willbe responsible fora variety of administrative functions of assigned construction projectsincluding procurement of material and supplies, placing of subcontracts, processingof change orders, communication with clients, architects, and suppliers.This is a fieldposition; the Assistant Project Manager works on-sitedaily.

EssentialJob Responsibilities

• Initiate andmaintainliaison with prime client and A/E contacts tofacilitateconstruction activities.

• Assistproject managementwithfinancialmanagementof projects, includingOwner Pay Applications, Change Orders,and CostReports.

• Provide quantity take-offs for change-order estimates.

• Assistproject management in securing subcontractor pricing.

• Responsible for managingsubcontractors and supplierswith regards tosubmittals,deliveries, schedules, availability of materials, pending estimates.

• Visit supplier facilities, asdirectedandrequiredtofacilitateor expedite deliveries.

• Assistmanagement in producing meeting minutes, circulate copies to attendees.

• Attend periodic meetings to coordinate progress and discuss changes and project issues.

• Compile dates and prepare various periodic or special reports, asrequired.

• Coordinate MEP subcontractor layouts and system start-up commissioning and produce as-builtdrawings.

• Perform various aspects of document management, including distributing,managingand tracking RFI's, ASI's/CCDs,and field reportsandmaintainingaccurateand up to date contract documents.

• Reviewing,coordinatingand tracking submittals, shop drawings and samples, and ensuring that the submittal process translates to the field.
• Assisting with the enforcement of jobsite safety protocols; and helping to ensure everyone on site is aware of and following DOC safety rules and regulations.

Position Qualifications

• In-depthunderstanding of all major construction methods and procedures.

• Stronglistening andcommunication skills, including the ability to resolve conflict.

• Ability toidentifyand resolve complex issues.

• Strong oral and written communication skills, capable of dealing with clients, vendors, architects,etc, in aprofessional manner.

• Ability to create and support team morale.

• A strong work ethic and a "can-do" attitude.

• Detailed oriented and capable of multi- tasking.
  
  

Education & Experience

• Extensiveknowledge of construction practices and procedures.

• Four-year engineering degree or equivalent combinations of technical training and/or related experience.

• 3-5 years'experiencein similar facility construction projectmanagement and related functions plus the willingness to learn and continuously improve processes arerequired.

• Experience insupervisoryrole with ademonstratedhistory ofdecision-making/problem-solving skills are essential.

• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite, project management software (Procoreor similar), accounting cost management software (Sage or similar), and scheduling software (Primavera or similar).

• OSHA 30 Certification, LEED Certification, Lean Certification, CPR/First Aid Training is a plus.

Working Conditions

The workingconditionsof this position requires the employee to work both inside and outside, traverse a construction site,utilizingstairs, ladders,etcandutilizepersonal protective equipment.

Other Requirements

Employees are expected to adhere to the equal employment opportunity policies and practices of Daniel O'Connell's Sons in order to ensure that all employees are treated equally and that no distinctions are made in rates of pay, opportunities for advancement, including upgrading, promotion and transfer because of an employee's age,color, race, religious belief, sex, sexual orientation, handicap or national origin.Equal employment opportunity regardless of race, religion, creed,color, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, disability (including physical, mental, intellectual and learning disabilities), pregnancy or pregnancy related condition, AIDS/HIV, sickle cell trait, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristics, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, domestic violence victim status, military status, marital status, or any other classification protected under state or federal law.