Assistant Project Manager - Central Coast

Safework

San Luis Obispo, California

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Bid Analysis, Budget Forecasting, Budget Reporting, Budgeting, Capital Project, Change Requests/Orders, Construction, Construction Inspection, Construction Management, Construction Safety, Consulting, Cost Reporting, Customer Experience, Documentation, Expense Tracking, Furniture Moving, Maintain Compliance, Meeting Minutes, Multitasking, Occupancy Planning, Plan Meetings, Professional Services, Project Close-Out, Project Development, Project Schedule, Project Tracking, Project/Program Coordination, Project/Program Management, Purchasing/Procurement, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Reporting Dashboards, Request for Proposals (RFP), State Laws and Regulations, University/School Regulations
LOCATION
San Luis Obispo, California
POSTED
5 days ago

Safework specializes in providing all aspects of construction management, project management, safety management and construction inspection. From the beginning of a project to the very end the Safework professionals are committed to the success of each project on which we work.

Our employees are the key to our success in providing professional services. What they contribute to our projects and to the company is much more than just doing a "job." In return we are committed to providing our employees with a great place to give their talents, an inclusive environment, and projects that make a difference in the lives of others.

We work hard to provide an unparalleled experience for our clients. To do this we understand that people are the backbone of our company. For this reason, we offer industry leading benefits and competitive salaries for professionals who are passionate about serving their clients.

Position Description:
The Assistant Project Manager (APM) provides day-to-day support for the planning, design, procurement, construction, and closeout of capital improvement projects within the District's bond and capital facilities program. Working under the direction of the Program Manager or Senior Project Manager, the APM assists in managing multiple projects while ensuring compliance with District standards, California Community College regulations, DSA requirements, and applicable state and local laws. The APM serves as an extension of District staff and collaborates with architects, engineers, contractors, consultants, regulatory agencies, campus stakeholders, and District administration.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist with planning, coordination, and implementation of multiple capital improvement projects.
  • Monitor project scope, schedule, and budget throughout all phases of project delivery.
  • Support development and maintenance of project schedules, milestones, and action item logs.
  • Track project expenditures and assist with budget forecasting and cost reporting.
  • Coordinate project meetings and prepare agendas, meeting minutes, and follow-up action items.
  • Coordinate design activities, DSA submissions, permitting, and utility coordination.
  • Assist with consultant and contractor procurements, including RFQs, RFPs, bid support, and evaluations.
  • Monitor construction progress, participate in jobsite meetings, and review RFIs, submittals, change orders, and pay applications.
  • Maintain project documentation, dashboards, budget reports, and executive reporting.
  • Coordinate stakeholder communications, occupancy planning, furniture coordination, and move management.
  • Support project closeout, punch list completion, warranties, as-built documents, and Board acceptance documentation.
 

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