Assistant Project Manager at Morton Construction

Morton Construction seeks an Assistant Project Manager to spearhead the efforts of commercial construction projects from commencement to completion. Based in Roswell, GA, Morton Construction is a highly regarded commercial general contractor that focuses on delivering an exceptionally completed project constructed in budget and on time. We build throughout the Southeast, specializing in ground-up and renovation of animal hospitals and boarding facilities, childcare and educational facilities, medical and treatment spaces, retail, office, worship, industrial, and other similar types of commercial construction. Morton is a family-owned company that prioritizes our employee’s individual and professional growth and enjoyment with what they do - we preach the importance of a work-life balance. We work with a servant’s heart for our clients and partners, we recognize the importance of treating our clients time and money as if it were our own. In addition to offering a generous compensation package, we also provide medical/dental/vision insurance, paid time off after six months, 401K savings plan, bonus opportunities, and a fun-loving atmosphere of likeminded people. We strive to be the most supportive, the most growth oriented, and the most enjoyable place you have ever worked.

Responsibilities:

• Work together with a Project Manager to complete assigned projects on schedule and in budget
• Manage all pertinent project documentation and communication
• Administer all subcontractor commitments and payment applications
• Prepare, update, and distribute project schedules and assignments
• Issue contracts, letters of intent, purchase orders, subcontracts and related documentation
• Draft, submit, distribute, and track RFI's, submittals, and change orders as required
• Place and monitor all material, equipment, and fixture orders for each assigned project
• Effective verbal and written communication with clients, Field Superintendents, Project Managers, subcontractors, architects, engineers, city and county officials, and all related stakeholders to an assigned project
• Manages calendar(s) / schedules, meetings, and shared databases
• Coordinates weekly meetings, reporting, and logistics for their assigned projects
• Controls the close-out procedures and documentation for every assigned projects
• Maintain and Track Subcontractor/Vendor Documentation – Certificate of Insurance, W-9's, Master Contracts.
• Assist with the marketing goals of the company as needed
• Assist with estimating and pre-construction processes as needed

Qualifications:

• 2 or more years of relevant experience required
• Must be internally motivated with a proven ability to work on projects with limited supervision
• Ability to plan, organize, and manage time across multiple tasks working individually and as a team member
• Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail required
• Familiarity and fluency with Procore or similar construction software
• Ability to read, understand, and complete take-offs from construction drawings
• Team player, willing to take on additional tasks as needed