Assistant Project Manager - Franjo Construction

The Construction Assistant Project Manager position is responsible for representing Franjo Construction with clients and consultants on virtually any range of subjects related to construction and for making decisions on behalf of the firm. Assistant Project Managers assist to ensure that projects are planned, coordinated, and completed in a timely, efficient, effective, and profitable manner. Responsibilities will include helping create and maintain project schedules, client site meetings, permitting, change order creation and management, and project closeout. This position will work out of the Pittsburgh, PA location and is assigned to the Operations department.

Our Success Story:

It all started in 1997 when Joe Leonello and his father started their own construction firm. They were soon joined by Joe's brother, Frank, in 2003 and, thus, Franjo Construction was formed. Since its inception, we strive to exceed our client expectations by consistently improving our products and services. We are always on the lookout for the top talent in the industry as we consider our employees one of our greatest assets. We truly celebrate our employee milestones and successes in our industry because without our employees, we would not be where we are today! We have been voted Top Workplace by our employees for 4 years in a row and have also been featured in the Pittsburgh Business Times as one of Pittsburgh's Fastest Growing Companies, Largest Area Construction Contractors, and Family Business Awards winners!

Our Mission

Safety, Respect, Accountability, Efficiency, Empowerment, Creativity, Loyalty... We feel strongly about every one of those, but we also feel they are the minimum every company should abide by. So, what makes us different? How do Franjo team members operate? Well, we speak to each other with radical candor. We work hard so we can play hard. We have each other's backs. We are committed to building a legacy - the Franjo Legacy.

Our Mission: Uniting our team and customers to build the future.

Our Vision: Exceeding expectations. Building trust. Creating value.

Our Values:

Persistence - Never give up.

Ambition - Driven to achieve the unimaginable.

Confidence - Humble enough to learn from experience.

Does that align with your ideals and core values? Well, great news! We are looking to add a Project Manager to our growing team!

What you'll do:

• Work with the project lead that is the client's main point of contact for projects.

• Subcontractor point of contact for contracts, schedule, extra work, RFI's, pricing, etc.

• Review the roles of assistants.

• Help establish schedules.

• Fill out pre-construction planning sheet.

• Review project with accounting per manual.

• Lead efforts for obtaining more pricing as needed.

• Review blueprint necessity for sites.

• Subcontract buyout lead-schedule meetings on site for scope reviews, interviews, and initial contract negotiations.

• Assist in the preparation of contract scopes for subcontractors.

• Contract information entry into Timberline for accounting.

• Assure contact list for project gets to superintendent.

• Initiate kickoff meeting with subcontractors and owners.

• Review 2 week look ahead sheets for distribution to superintendent.

• Adjust schedule, if necessary, based on 2 week look-aheads.

• Assure 2 week look-aheads/adjusted schedules are distributed to subcontractors.

• Lead for material procurement/purchasing.

• Subcontractor project manager initial point of contact.

• Prepare and submit formal RFI's.

• Review and assure dailies are in Dropbox folder.

• Fill out subcontractor evaluations.

• Invoice preparations for transfer to accounting.

• Prepare RCO/change order details.

• Invoice follow through for date of payment information.

• Follow up with issues-create issue action result log.

• Lead on job progress meetings as necessary.

• Assure project manual is presented to client at project completion.

• Final walkthrough/punch list walkthrough with client.

• Assure punch list items are completed by subcontractors.

• Present client with warranty information.

• Present client with closeout package.

• Additional tasks as necessary and/or assigned.

What you'll need to be familiar with:

• Commercial project estimating
  • Projects between $2 million and $20 million
  • Restaurants
  • Schools
  • Car dealerships
  • Office spaces
  • Ground up buildings
  • Retail spaces
  • Multi-unit housing
• Cost control
  • Owner invoicing.
  • Review/approval of owner invoices.
• Scheduling
  • Construction project management schedule development.
  • Construction project management schedule updating.
• Results driven.
• Problem solving/cost analysis.
• Communication and time management skills.

Your success story:

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, architecture, or construction management or relevant experience in lieu of education.

• Computer Skills; proficiency in MS office, required. Timberline and estimating software experience, preferred.

What we offer you in return:

Competitive salary and benefits package which includes, medical, dental, and vision, 401(k), employee wellness, supplemental insurance, paid time off, education and training, lunch and learns, team building outings and activities, holiday parties, and so much more!

Do you have additional questions?

Please reach out to our Human Resources Manager for more information!

What are you waiting for?

Apply today!

Franjo Construction Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Must be able to pass a 7 year background check. We also conduct pre-employment drug testing. Job offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation and pre-employment drug screen.