James G Davis Construction Corp

Assistant Project Manager

James G Davis Construction Corp$88K — $105K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field or equivalent experience
  • General contracting experience
  • At least two years of construction experience
  • Knowledge of project management principles, safety standards, and construction practices
  • Ability to mentor junior staff
  • Experience with project management and scheduling software
  • Knowledge of sustainable building practices (e.g., LEED certification) is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Assist the project team with daily management, coordination, and execution of construction processes
  • Prepare cost estimates, scopes of work, and preliminary schedules
  • Manage trade partner communications, including work tickets and schedules
  • Enforce safety program and conduct safety walks
  • Ensure accurate and complete contract documents and as-builts
  • Lead preconstruction and coordination meetings with trade partners
  • Support project closeout processes, including managing punch lists and completing checklists

Benefits

  • 100% employer-paid health care plan for employees and families
  • Life insurance and short- and long-term disability benefits
  • 401(k) with company contributions and ESOP
  • Paid time off plus annual holidays
  • Fertility and family-forming assistance
  • Continuing education support
  • On-site fitness center access
  • Company vehicle or auto allowance for business travel
Full Job Description
SUMMARY:

The Assistant Project Manager / Project Manager I is responsible for assisting the project team with the daily management, coordination, and execution of the construction process. This role will assist with safety management, quality, cost management, contracting, scheduling, estimating, bidding and contract administration function to ensure successful completion of the project, both timely and within budget.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field or equivalent
    construction experience

  • General Contracting experience

  • Minimum of two (2) years previous construction experience

  • Knowledge of principles and practices of engineering and construction project management, including safety standards

  • Demonstrated ability to understand and learn technical systems and processes

  • Ability to effectively mentor junior team members

  • Project management and scheduling software experience

  • Some sustainable building experience (such as LEED certified projects) or knowledge of sustainable building practices

  • Certifications / accreditations (CPR / First Aid, OSHA 30-hour, WELL, ILFI, LEED) preferred

TECHNICAL JOB KNOWLEDGE:
  • Prepares cost estimates, generates scopes of work, and prepares preliminary schedules and site logistics

  • Assists with trade management, reviews trade partner work tickets, and manages trade partner submittals, RFIs, change orders, and schedules; may be the lead day-to-day PM on a smaller project in which case the individual would be responsible for setting up, managing, and maintaining these items; may be working on more than one project concurrently, at various stages of construction

  • Prepares subcontract agreements, purchase orders, and assists in the issuance of change proposals and change orders

  • Creates and manages quality control and deficiency logs using software

  • Maintains a complete, current, and accurate set of contract documents and "as-builts"

  • Enforces the DAVIS Safety program and participates in safety walks

  • Assists in the management of the project closeout process, including preparing and completing project closeout checklists and managing the project punch list process

  • Works effectively within the team and promotes a collaborative environment with owners, property managers, design team members, co-workers, trade partners, vendors, and other contractors

  • Leads trade partner preconstruction, progress, and coordination meetings

  • Mentors and assists junior team members; may have formal supervisory responsibilities

  • Provides and uses subcontractor qualification reports to assess trade partner performance

  • Assists in monthly project owner invoicing, including trade partner invoicing reviews and material invoicing reviews

CORE COMPETENCIES FOR THE ROLE:
  • Autonomy + Accountability

  • Uses best practices and knowledge of internal or external business issues to improve products and services

  • Works independently, receives minimal guidance

  • Accountable for own work and possibly others on the team

  • Business Impact

  • Impacts own team, adjacent teams, and potentially across the company

  • Decisions are made with minimal guidance and may affect the success of the department / revenue group

  • Contributes to strategic market sector / department business development planning

  • Talent Development

  • Serves as a lead for the team, leading small projects

  • May have formal supervisory responsibilities

  • Provides subject matter guidance to team members with less experience

  • Problem Solving + Resiliency

  • Provides solutions to problems in situations that are atypical or infrequently occurring based on practice and existing precedents or procedures

  • Gathers and analyzes data to identify and solve problems that arise with little or no precedent

DAVIS CORE VALUES:
  • TRUST

  • Excellence in ServiceFulfilling our clients’ highest expectations

  • InclusionEnsuring a culture of respect and acceptance, where all employees have a sense of purpose and belonging

  • IntegrityExhibiting honesty and fairness while holding ourselves accountable for our actions

  • Building RelationshipsCreating and maintaining strong partnerships through leadership, creative solutions and hard work

The base salary (or hourly) range for this position is

$88,000.00 - $105,000.00

DAVIS is committed to providing our employees with a competitive total compensation package that enhances your quality of life. DAVIS offers a 100% employer-paid health care plan (to include family), life insurance, short- and long-term disability benefits, and an annual contribution to your HSA. DAVIS also offers annual incentive bonus, paid time off + annual holidays, financial benefits (401(k), Roth, and ESOP), FSAs, fertility and family-forming assistance, and continuing education. Additional benefits include Employee Assistance Program (EAP), on-site fitness center, and parental leave. Eligible employees are provided a company vehicle or an auto allowance to support business activities.


The compensation and benefits information are provided as of the date of this posting. Benefits and incentive compensation may be subject to applicable eligibility. DAVIS reserves the right to modify compensation and benefits at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

About James G Davis Construction Corp

James G. Davis Construction Corporation is a construction management and general contracting firm headquartered in Rockville, Maryland. The company was founded in 1966 by James G. Davis, who served as its CEO until his death in 2012. The company specializes in commercial, institutional, and government construction projects, and has completed projects in a variety of sectors, including healthcare, education, hospitality, and transportation. The company has received numerous awards for its work, including the Associated Builders and Contractors' National Excellence in Construction Award.
Learn more about James G Davis Construction Corp
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$15 million
5 Year Trend
+5%
Revenue
$300 million

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