Assistant Project Manager - Morton Construction : Job Details

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