Assistant Project Manager - Benike Construction

Do you have what it takes to “Be Benike Built?” Our growing team provides commercial construction services in Southeast MN with a focus on healthcare, public, and private commercial construction projects. We are a family-owned company built on our values of Safety, Service, Quality, Integrity, and Teamwork. Since 1937, our customers, communities and families are proud to be “Benike Built.”

The Assistant Project Manager position works alongside a team, assisting the Project Manager and Site Superintendent to keep "lights green" and facilitate customer satisfaction. Your role will make a direct impact on how our service is perceived by our customers, and will contribute to our reputation of quality and integrity. Thank you for considering to apply to join the Benike Team.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Manager by completing assigned tasks such as Submittals, RFI’s, PR’s, confirming adherence to project specifications, interpreting project drawings, attending project meetings, updating/implementing project schedule, and issuing meeting minutes promptly.
• Assist Project Superintendent as directed including site planning and logistics, material quantities, confirming subcontractor commitments, site deliveries and project schedule updates.
• Assist in resolving construction problems (incomplete or conflicting plan details, lack of productivity, schedule difficulties, water intrusion, condensation, etc.), as required.
• Maintain project logs and documentation of project files.
• Utilization and maintenance of project documents within project management software (Procore)
• Keep Project Manager and Superintendent informed on all aspects of projects, including subcontractor performance, workload, workmanship, safety, schedule, cost matters, and quality.
• Cooperate in the preparation of material and evidence for use in project change order claims.
• Represent Benike Construction in community or industry groups and programs.
• Perform additional responsibilities per leadership direction.
• Conduct business in a safe, ethical and professional manner, keeping interests of the Benike team above individual interests.
• Contribute to the Benike culture and make a positive impact to our customers and communities.
• Help attract and recruit other potential high performers to the Benike Team.

Qualifications

• Relevant college degree in construction management, engineering or completion of at least three-months of internship or equivalent successful work experience in construction in a leadership role.
• 1 - 2 years' of relevant experience
• Strong organizational skills