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R.D. Johnson Construction, Inc.

Project Manager Assistant

R.D. Johnson Construction, Inc., Fort Myers, Florida, United States, 33916

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Base pay range $45,000.00/yr - $65,000.00/yr

The Project Manager Assistant (PMA) will provide general administrative support to projects, under the direction of the project manager. PMAs will assist in preparing and coordinating the implementation of construction projects, tracking the flow of contractual documentation such as drawings, specifications, submittals, request for information (RFI’s), subcontracts, purchase orders, change orders, and closeout documents. You will assist the Project Manager in processing monthly payment applications and change orders. The project assistant will help maintain communication between the client, architects, engineers, and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

Project File System

Create, maintain, and update the project files in the Project Management System

Open a new job number with Accounting

Create a project file in Procore Project Management Software System

Create Prime Contract with all schedule of value information in project filing system

Input cost information into Budget Section of project filing system

Create project directory and input all information into the project filing system

Gather and deliver all required information to Accounting Department

Create RDJ Standard project document files in the Procore System (Use RDJ Template)

Permitting Process

Coordinate and manage permitting process from application to obtaining permit

Follow-up on all permitting issues as required.

Copy all permits, and information into the project filing system

Transmit building permits to jobsite for posting

Construction Bonds

Coordinate and secure all construction bonds as required for the project

Follow-up on all bonding issues to ensure timely completion

File and record the construction bonds as required by the project requirements

Copy all bond documents, and information into the project filing system

Transmit all original documents to Accounting

Insurances

Coordinate any specific insurance requirements required for project

File all documents into project filing system

Transmit all original documents to Accounting

Contracts and Change Orders

Assist in preparing, transmitting and procuring the Prime Contract

Copy all contract documents and information into the project filing system

Assist in writing, issuing and receiving all prime contract change orders

Update and maintain the prime contract information

Transmit original contract documents and any change orders to the Accounting Department

Drawings & Documents

Maintain drawing and document control for project

Assist project manager in request and receipt of all contract drawings, specifications, and documents

Download all project drawings into the Drawing Section of the project management system

Distribute, transmit, and log all project drawings and documents to subcontractors and vendors

Coordinate copying and distribution of all project drawings and documents as requested by the project manager

Coordinate receipt and distribution of all revised drawings and documents

Copy and download all project documents into the Documents File in the project management system

Maintain and update Drawing Section of the project management system

Subcontract Agreements & Purchase Orders

Assist in writing and issuing all subcontract agreements, and purchase orders

Transmit, monitor, and receive executed copies of all sent subcontract agreements and purchase orders

File all executed subcontract agreements and purchase orders into the project management system

Assist in writing, transmitting, and receiving all commitment change orders

Update and maintain all commitment files

Assist Accounting, as requested, to obtain all insurance certificates for subcontractors/vendors

Request for Information (RFI’s)

Assist PM in writing of RFI’s as requested

Track, distribute, and maintain RFI Log in Procore System

Transmit RFI’s to the appropriate party for response

Monitor and follow-up on all outstanding and past due RFI requests

Transmit formal RFI responses to the appropriate parties.

Close-out all completed RFI’s in the Procore System

Submittals

Assist project manager with creation of all submittal packages using the Submittal Section in the project management system

Create Submittal Log in the project management system

Transmit submittal requests to all subcontractors and vendors

Monitor and follow-up on timely receipt of all submittal package requests

Transmit all received submittals to Owner, Architect, Engineer for approvals

Coordinate, monitor and follow-up on all sent submittal information

Coordinate, monitor, and follow-up on all requested submittal revisions

Maintain and update the submittal log in project management system

Close-out all completed submittal items in the Procore System

Create Submittal Information Book for Project Superintendent

Project Meetings

Assist project manager, as requested, with preparation of all project meetings

Attend all meetings as requested by the project manager

Take notes at all meetings and enter them in to the project management software

Create and distribute all meeting minutes using the Meetings Section of the project management system

Transmit meeting minutes to all appropriate parties

Invoice Processing

Gather and organize all subcontractor/vendor invoices for processing

Deliver organized subcontractor/vendor billings to PM for approval

Assist the PM as requested to follow-up with subcontractors & vendors

Input all approved subcontractor/vendor invoicing into Procore System

Deliver all approved subcontractor/vendor invoices to Accounting for payment

Owner Billing

Assist PM in gathering all required information for Owner Billing

Gather all required cost information, from Accounting, for monthly billing

Prepare AIA billing document

Transmit billing document to PM for review and approval

Make adjustments to billing document as requested by PM

Deliver the billing document to Accounting for invoicing

Transmit approved billing document and invoice to the Client

Download monthly billing document and invoice into the Procore System

Closeout Documents

Assist project manager in the creation of the Closeout Document

Assist the project manager in gathering of all required information for the Closeout Document

Contact all required subcontractors and vendors as required for closeout information and documentation

Monitor and follow-up, with subcontractors/vendors, on timely receipt of all requested information

Transmit all received submittals to Owner, Architect, Engineer for approvals

Download copy of Closeout Document into the Procore System

General Duties

Perform general clerical duties to include, but not limited to: Typing of letters, proposals, photocopying, faxing, scanning, mail distribution, and filing

Assist Project Manager, as requested, in coordination of Building Inspections

Assist Project Manager with scheduling, phone calls, coordination, sub-contractor field communication, etc.

Create, Monitor, and Update the Project Directory in the Procore System

Assist Accounting, as requested, to obtain all insurance certificates for subcontractors/vendors

Track, distribute and maintain logs of Requests for Information (RFI's), transmittals and submittals; and coordinate with project management.

Assists project team and team lead in strategic meetings and follow up with meeting notes

Performs all other related duties as assigned

Attend to client requests as directed by the Project Manager

Qualifications

Proficiency in construction management software, particularly ProCore

Strong project scheduling and coordination skills

Experience in construction management and project management

Familiarity with construction estimating

Ability to read blueprints and schematics

Excellent time management skills and understanding of contracts

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Compensation Package

Weekly pay

Schedule

8 hour shift

Monday to Friday

Seniority level Entry level

Employment type Full-time

Job function Administrative

Industries Construction

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