Assistant Project Manager - Order Contracting; JOC

Assistant Project Manager – Job Order Contracting (JOC)

WDF Inc., a Tutor Perini Company, is seeking an Assistant Project Manager – JOC to join our Mount Vernon, NY office.

The salary range for this position is $83,000 to $120,000 depending on experience.

WDF Incorporated is one of the largest specialty mechanical contractors in the New York metropolitan area. We self‑perform HVAC, plumbing, sprinkler, and specialty general construction in both the public and private sectors. Our client list includes many of the country’s leading owners, developers, construction managers, and institutions. We deliver quality services that address the key components of constructing a project from the ground up.

In the progressive and booming construction market, we are guided by safety, integrity, and a commitment to excellence.

Extraordinary Projects, Exceptional Talent

• Oversee bid packages for subcontractor involvement and correctness.
• Negotiate subcontractor changes.
• Plan, organize, and staff key field positions through regional department heads.
• Negotiate contract with Client/Owner, maintain positive relationships, and resolve disputes.
• Demonstrate complete understanding and awareness of the contract.
• Oversee procurement log and monitor progress of long‑lead items.
• Review subcontractor PCOs and prepare change order requests to Owner.
• Review RFI and submittal logs with Project Engineers.
• Initiate and maintain liaison with prime client and A/E contacts to facilitate construction activities.
• Monitor/control construction through administrative direction of on‑site Superintendent to ensure the project is built on schedule and within budget.
• Represent company in project meetings, assist in labor negotiations/strategy meetings.
• Manage financial aspects of contracts (fee payment, rental equipment, income/expenses, etc.) to protect company’s interest and maintain good relationship with Client.
• Monitor jobsite safety and take appropriate action to address and correct deficiencies.
• Assist in preparing the progress payment and obtaining approval.
• Develop cash flow projection with Project Controller and submit to Home Office and Owner (if required).
• Approve Time and Material rates.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or similar from an accredited institution.
• Five (5) or more years of commercial construction experience on projects exceeding $50 million; experience with Job Order Contracting (JOC) is preferred.
• Thorough understanding of corporate and industry practices, processes, standards, and their impact on project activities.
• Scheduling knowledge of Primavera P‑6 and Procore experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of construction cost, scheduling, estimating, purchasing, and engineering principles and techniques.
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and project schedule.
• Ability to implement leading‑edge technologies such as Building Information Models (BIM).
• Advanced skill level with MS Office applications (Word/Excel/Outlook/PowerPoint/Publisher). Intermediate knowledge of Prolog software.
• Knowledge of CAD 2000 or CAD 3‑D is desired.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Excellent written and verbal skills.

Equal Opportunity Employer