Assistant Project Manager Miami, FL

Waypoint ’s Assistant Project Manager is an individual who provides the knowledge and skills to support Waypoint ’s Project Management and/or Field Operations in performing the technical aspects of managing building and civil related commercial and institutional construction projects. The Assistant Project Manager role in the Waypoint organization is a developmental position that allows the employee to develop and gain understanding of construction processes and to develop management skills to advance within the Waypoint organization.

• Basic to good understanding of civil, architectural, mechanical, or electrical discipline. Good analytical skills and the ability to effectively use a variety of estimating, scheduling, and reporting software tools.
• Ability to effectively communicate with management, subcontractors, customers, and peer group.
• Ability to travel to different jobsites within a designated geographical area.
• Support the Project Manager, Superintendent, or other management roles in the construction process throughout all phases of the life cycle of a project.
• Review and process shop drawings and other submittals that are required to document the construction process and maintain submittal logs.
• Review and process project RFIs and maintain RFI logs.
• Maintain drawings and revisions up to date & organized.
• Assist with the processing of change order administration: collecting vendor proposals, developing change order estimates, and submitting change orders to client and vendors; establish, monitor, communicate and maintain project schedules utilizing scheduling software.
• Maintain and regularly produce reports utilizing WCI and client specific workflow software.
• Proactively identify issues that could lead to problems and facilitate solutions.
• Develop an understanding of how to maintain and require compliance with all contract terms and legal requirements that govern the project to prevent rework and delays.
• Participate in project progress meetings and maintain/distribute meeting records as required.
• Collect and compile all project closeout documents such as O&Ms, as-builts, letters of warranty, & extra stock.
• Assist with the evaluation of projects for constructability and value-engineer cost savings.
• Assist in the management of the project permit application, tracking, and closeout.
• Participate in life-long learning opportunities and professional development.

• B.S. degree in Engineering or Construction Management with 2-3 years of experience with a general contractor or 5 years of directly related experience with no degree.
• A basic to good understanding of construction means, and methods associated with the renovation of commercial and institutional buildings and site work related tasks.
• Solid understanding/proficiency with spreadsheets, email and other software used in the construction industry.
• Current safety credentials to include OSHA 30.
• General understanding of the construction industry.
• Highly organized and an understanding of urgency to perform tasks.
• Legal working status required.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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