Assistant Construction Project Manager

Multi million dollar real estate development company located in the Pittsburgh area is seeking a qualified Project Coordinator to assist with the management of several large and high profile construction jobs.  The candidate must express strong interpersonal skills, be loyal, honest and punctual.  Must have at least 2 years in a construction coordination position.

This position will report directly to the Director of Construction.

Job Purpose:

Controls construction projects by developing and monitoring plans and control systems.



Duties Include the Following:

Meets project control operational standards by contributing project control information to strategic plans and reviews; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; identifying project control system improvements.


Meets project control financial standards by providing project budget information; monitoring expenditures; identifying variances; recommending corrective actions. 

Assists in the development of project plans by advising clients regarding project objectives and requirements; directing development of, and verifying, project drawings, specifications, details, and budgets.


Develops cost estimates by analyzing construction documents; applying historical and standard costs and estimating data; updating pricing schedules.

Controls project expense by categorizing and analyzing expenditures; comparing expenses to project budget; reviewing purchases; evaluating cost trends; recommending adjustments and corrections.

Manages sub-contractors by developing and evaluating bids; locating and qualifying sub-contractors; obtaining and maintaining sub-contractor documentation; inspecting adherence to drawings, specifications, and schedules.


Assists project operations by developing, writing, and updating policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.

Accomplishes department and organization mission by completing related results as needed.

Review and track construction correspondence including RFIs, CORs, Submittals, Invoices, etc.

Assist in the preparation and management of project budgets

Prepare and monitor project schedules

Manage authority approvals from permitting to occupancy

Oversee design to maintain project budgets

Prepare bid documents and assist in bid management and contract buyout

Attend meetings with government officials, architects, engineers, contractors, etc.

Prepare meeting minutes

Project sizes will range from hundreds to millions of dollars

Project types may include tenant improvements, retail, commercial, residential, hospitality, etc.

Skills/Qualifications:

Project Management, Planning, Tracking Budget Expenses, Developing Standards, People Management, Civil Project Management, General Consulting Skills, Vendor Relationships, Written Communication, Quality Focus