Assistant Project Manager

Kitchell is seeking a dedicated Assistant Project Manager to join our Texas Region in Harlingen, TX and build a long-term career at one of the most innovative and growth-oriented Construction Services companies in the United States. Overview Providing Construction Project Management Consultant Services for the owner on vertical Public Sector Projects with an emphasis in the Education Market Sector. The position will be site based and client facing with time embedded at their facility. Responsibilities Providing Construction Project Management Consultant Services for the owner on vertical Public Sector projects Ensures operations are executed in accordance with company project management procedures and policies Ensures delivery and adherence to contractual requirements and that all aspects of owner contracts are accomplished Manage the procurement phase and development of RFQs and RFPs Oversight of contracts, drawings, estimates, and specifications to ensure relation and compliance to project requirements Coordinate, direct, and monitor activities of contractors/subcontractors, engineers, architects, and related performing entities Manage project controls, cost, schedule, performance activities, and procedures required by the client Identifies and manages risk on the project, and advises and confers with regional executive prior to implementing risk mitigation actions Actively participates on internal teams that focus on continuous improvement of the company Ensures workplace health and safety policies and procedures are clearly communicated and understood by direct reports and enforces rules fairly and uniformly Education and Experience Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering or related discipline is preferred 3 or more years of experience in the Design/Engineering/Construction (DEC) industry is required Knowledge and Skills Proficient user skills with the MS Suite of tools and Bluebeam are required Working knowledge of standard industry tools such as P6 and Procore is strongly preferred Effective verbal and written communication skills to foster and maintain interpersonal relationships is required Provide leadership support and financial management support to the project team is required Work Environment While performing the duties of this job, the employee must regularly work in an office and/or construction environment. Conditions regularly include exposure to outdoor elements, hot/cold temperatures, wet conditions, noise, atmospheric conditions, and cramped quarters. The noise level in the work environment is occasionally loud. Physical Requirements While performing the duties of this job, the employee must regularly sit, stand, walk, talk, or hear and use hands to finger, feel and handle; frequently reach with hands and arms; occasionally climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Must frequently lift and or move 10 pounds and occasionally lift and or move up to 50 pounds. Travel Requirements This position is based on location at the project site in Harlingen, TX.