Assistant Project Manager - MDS Staffing

Assistant Project Manager / Draftsman

This position is responsible for drafting construction documents and maintaining support to senior project managers throughout the construction process on multiple commercial projects. You will be required to perform drafting duties 75% of the time.

Responsibilities

·Ability to understand and communicate with trades & vendors regarding their scope of work

·Identify and qualify prospective subcontracts and vendors for specific scope

·Works with the project team to prepare and update progress schedules, including short-term interval schedules

·Communicates with subcontractors to complete tasks in conjunction with the master schedule.

·Act as liaison with architects, sub-contractors, vendors, inspectors and owner’s representatives in resolving issues related to plans and specifications.

·Oversee the close-out process collecting final close out records, warranties, as-built drawings, operation and maintenance manuals

·Checks, approves and transmits submittals, Prepares and manages RFIs and maintains RFI log

·Responsible for timely material deliveries and coordinates logistics

·Prepare quantity takeoffs

·Prepare & follow up on permit applications

Required Skills

·A degree in Construction Management, Building Science, Architecture or a related field

·Systematic organizational & problem solving skills

·Team Player

·Ability to prioritize and muti-task within time constraints

·Self-starter and motivated with minimal supervision

·Strong written and verbal communication skills

·Must have understanding of commercial construction management process

·Must have 1 yr of field experience in commercial construction

·Proficient with the following software platforms (Autodesk Revit, Microsoft Excel & Bluebeam Revu)

·Ability to interpret plans, diagrams & blueprints

·Thorough and detailed orientated

·Strong computer skills

·Knowledge of standard construction divisions and trades

·Knowledge of all project aspects from conceptions to completion

·Represent the company in a professional manner

Your responsibilities as an architectural draftsmen will be as follows:

- Draw Construction Plans (conceptual, details, redlines, finals).

- Research building codes and incorporate into the plans.

- Research building materials & details that may add value engineering, aesthetics and sustainability to our projects.

Our expectations of you are as follows:

- Open minded willingness to learn.

- Proficient use of Revit.

- Work 7:30A - 5:00PM Monday through Friday.

Vacation / Holidays:

10days per year

6 Paid Holidays, New Years Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day & Christmas Day.