Job Description
Role: Assistant Project Manager (APM)
Classification: Exempt, Salaried
Reports to: Project Manager
Summary:
An Assistant Project Manager (APM) obtains, evaluates, coordinates, and distributes the information and authorizations necessary to construct projects on time, within budget, and to the quality specified. The APM is responsible for protecting and promoting the interest of both the business and client in all matters, as well as demonstrating the personal characteristics of a beginner-level leader.
The Bobbitt Group is a 100% Employee-Owned commercial and industrial general contractor building in the Carolinas. With a rich history spanning 80 years, we have a strong reputation for quality, commitment, and integrity.
Building on that foundation, we have a unique opportunity for a strategic, leading-edge thinker and leader to maintain our exponential trajectory of growth. We are seeking someone who can help develop our Employee-Owners to communicate effectively with each other and our clients, leveraging the following core principles:
DELIVER positive energy, performance, and forge alignment among all stakeholders.
STRENGTHEN our commitment to innovation and technology through tools that bring efficiency to construction.
EXTEND our brand and reinforce the Bobbitt legacy across our communities.
IMPRESS by going above and beyond (even when nobody is watching).
WOW employees and customers with unique experiences and special memories.
SIMPLIFY our processes and procedures, ensuring consistency in all that we do.
WELCOME different patterns of thought, background, and diversity within the company.
The ideal candidate will create differentiators in the marketplace, have a fire in their belly to drive Bobbitt forward, and exhibit humility and thankfulness in all that they do. Everything matters!
Roles & Responsibilities:
Maintain adherence to standards of safety
Ensure that required documentation is filed
Assist in creating and managing project budget for all assigned projects
Develop pre-construction RFP package
Assist in conducting project meetings, setting milestones, and formulating monthly owner report
Establish job processes (RFIs, submittals, and pay applications), including approving pay applications and negotiating subcontract change orders
Update project schedule; ensure project quality control and establish overall project logistics
Assist in managing the closeout process
Collaborate with the project superintendent and site operations team throughout the life of the project
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):
Project milestones and monthly owner reporting consistently on schedule
Budget management and subcontract/PCO negotiation handled accurately
Project quality standards and closeout timelines consistently met
Strong collaboration maintained with the superintendent and site team
Required Knowledge, Experience & Competencies:
Valid Driver's License
Safety certifications as required
High school diploma required; four-year degree from an accredited university within construction, engineering, or business concentrations strongly preferred
2-5 years' experience in commercial construction, including experience with a commercial general contractor
Previous experience on commercial job sites strongly preferred
Passion for construction and the industry; ability to recognize and seek quality
Ability to master sector/project-specific software systems, including the Microsoft Office suite (Project, Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint), Procore, Adobe, and BlueBeam
Strong ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and professionally, with a focus on audience-appropriate business writing and verbal skills
Positive attitude and passion for construction and the industry
Ability to gather data, interpret it into meaningful information, and relay it through clear, concise communication, seeing how pieces and processes fit into the bigger picture
Ability to organize and manage tasks and priorities
Seeks continuous improvement of knowledge and abilities, with an internal focus on self-improvement
Adapts and exercises flexibility with the ever-changing world of technology, design, means, and methods
Ability to collaborate with people of various backgrounds and styles
Creates and maintains relationships with colleagues, clients, subcontractors, and vendors
Exhibits respectfulness by being punctual, engaged/focused, and respectful of others
Preferred Knowledge, Experience & Competencies:
30-Hour OSHA
Business or Accounting degree preferred
Three to five years of construction accounting experience
Strong computer skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
Familiarity with ERP systems
Work format:
This position is best suited to a traditional, on-site work schedule.
Travel requirements:
Occasional travel to meetings or events within 150-mile radius of office
Occasional travel to various job site locations as needed for photography or milestone events
Physical requirements:
Ability to access and navigate all areas of the construction site
Ability to lift up to 90 lbs. at times
Valid Driver's License
This job description covers the principal duties/responsibilities of the role. It should not be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental, or similar duties which may be required from day to day.
For this role, Bobbitt offers an attractive total compensation package including excellent benefits:
Competitive salary and bonus opportunity
Provided laptop computer, and cell phone allowance
Car Allowance
Flexible paid time off and holidays
Wellness program and mental health resources
Health PPO, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
Flexible Spending and Flexible Dependent Care Accounts
Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
401(k) Plan and Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) planBobbitt is 100% Employee Owned
The Bobbitt Group is a 100% Employee-Owned commercial and industrial general contractor building in the Carolinas. With a rich history spanning 80 years, we have a strong reputation for quality, commitment, and integrity.
Bobbitt is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment and is proud to provide fair and equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status prohibited under Federal, State, or local laws. All employment decisions are based on valid job-related requirements.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our website, you may request a reasonable accommodation to express interest in a specific opening. You can request reasonable accommodation by calling (919) 800-4622 or sending an email tocareers@bobbitt.com. Bobbitt provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability to enable them to effectively participate in the application process, as required by law.
All applicants must be authorized to work in the US. We participate in E-Verify. Information from all employees Form I-9 is used to confirm work authorization.
