HL Contractors, Inc. is looking to add a highly motivated Assistant Project Manager to our growing company. We are a commercial General Contractor, located in Atlanta, Georgia, serving the office, retail, food service, and interior contracting markets. HL Contractors, Inc. is privately owned and committed to the success of the company and our employees. We take great pride in our work and the qualified individual who will oversee quality construction within budget and on time.

Position Summary:

The Assistant Project Manager is responsible for assisting the Project Manager with all of the following: Initiating and preparing project startup documents, budgets, C.P. schedules, SOV’s, submittals, sub-contracts, buyouts, material, labor and equipment P.O. requirements, and all other project startup requirements. The A.P.M. will also track and maintain budgets, cost projections, schedules, submittals, RFI’s, RFP’s, ASI’s, COP’s, plan changes, change orders, safety reports, job site reports, project photographs, meeting minutes, job site meeting notes, and all other required project documentation as needed. The Assistant Project Manager is responsible for assisting the P.M. in the successful completion of assigned projects, on budget, on time, with quality construction, zero defects and zero accidents. Reports to Project Manager

Core Responsibilities: - Assists with:

•Prepares, monitors, maintains and updates budgets, construction C.P. schedules and assigns appropriate personnel and resources to all phases of the project. • Directs all field personnel to achieve completion of the project on schedule, within budget, and with quality workmanship that conforms to plans and specifications.
• Manages project personnel, subcontractors and operations to maximize productivity and profit goals.
• Quickly identifies issues that affect project success and proactively solves problems.
• Orders equipment and materials, and schedules inspections as required throughout project durations.
• Accurately tracks and accounts for all material and equipment on site, as well as providing required reports.
• Fully understands project plans, specifications, and safety policies and requirements.
• Maintains positive relationships with customers, contractors, suppliers and other employees.
• Administers all construction documents, submittals, transmittals, punch lists and other close out documents.
• Promotes job site safety, encourages safe work practices and rectifies job site hazards immediately.
• Administers daily and weekly reports, ensures field reporting is received and filed.
• Understands and implements company safety practices to comply with corporate, OSHA, and other governing agencies to ensure a safe work environment for all company employees, contractors, customers, other agencies and members of the public.

Core Competencies:

Organization: Utilizes strong organizational skills. Maintains productive and efficient job sites.
Communication: Displays strong written and oral communication skills, and employs effective listening skills. Has strong computer skills and ability to work effectively with Microsoft Office.
Problem Solving: Analyzes problems and makes sound decisions in a timely manner, based on objectives, risk implications and costs.
Interpersonal skills: Tactful and mature demeanor with well-developed interpersonal skills, including the ability to work well with diverse personalities.

Project Manager Education and Experience:

• BS Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent Construction Management experience.
• 3 years’ successful experience as a commercial construction Assistant Project Manager.
• Understanding of building systems, materials, design, construction and related management strategies.
• Ability to expedite complex projects and complete multiple assignments within time constraints.
• Strong computer skills and ability to work effectively with Microsoft Office (Incl. Project), and learn new software programs. Experience with BLUEBEAM is a plus.
• Ability to conduct material takeoffs and produce bills of quantities.
• Ability to establish priorities and follow up with projects, paying close attention to detail with minimal supervision.
• Ability to clearly understand and interpret project drawings and specifications.
• High rise, supermarket or retail experience is a huge benefit.
• Experienced in scheduling, ordering, quality control and production in all divisions of commercial construction.
• Experienced in managing multiple projects.
• OSHA 10 Hour, CPR & First Aid will be required.
• Drug free.

Personal Profile:

• A self-starting, highly motivated and goal orientated individual.
• Acute attention to detail with emphasis placed on quality.
• Extremely organized and systematic approach to tasks to achieve accuracy and efficiency.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills, including the ability to manage diverse personalities.
• Professionally and technically competent.
• Quick, sharp, confident, assertive, ethical and ambitious.
• Analytical with the ability to examine issues from multiple viewpoints.
• Friendly and outgoing in social environments.
• Team player, works easily with others.
• Valid driver’s license.

HL Contractors, Inc. offers a salary commensurate on experience and qualifications, vehicle allowance, lodging allowance, per diem, travel allowance, bonus plan, paid vacation and holidays, and medical insurance. Travel to projects will occasionally be required. If you are a driven individual that meets the above requirements, and are interested in joining a dynamic and growing company, please forward your resume

Please send your resume & salary requirements to info@HLContractors.com.