Assistant Project Manager at Miller-Valentine Group in Cincinnati, Ohio

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Description

As a Miller-Valentine Assistant Project Manager, you will assist in the overall administrative and technical direction of one or more projects. You will be responsible for specific portions of a construction project on a day-to-day basis. Assist the Superintendent in execution of projects with overview and guidance from the Senior Project Manager, Project Manager, Project Superintendent and the balance of the project team. Understand, communicate and ensure that the vision of the customer is met on each and every project. In addition, assist the project team in the pursuit of new projects.

Why MVG?

At Miller-Valentine Group, you join a team of dedicated Associates that work together to deliver a rewarding, worry-free experience to fulfill a wide range of construction needs. As a nationally recognized contractor, Miller-Valentine has developed and/or built over 16,000 multifamily units and 100 million square feet of commercial space over its 55+ year history. We are committed to quality and integrity in all aspects of our business.  We offer competitive wages, benefits, career advancement possibilities, and an engaging culture based on excellence.  With offices in Dayton and Cincinnati, OH, as well as Columbia and Charleston, SC, we offer a variety of employment opportunities in multiple locations.  If you are ready to take your career to the next level, consider joining our team of highly successful individuals. BUILD DREAMS. CHANGE LIVES.

Skills and Responsibilities

General:

• Estimating assistance, quantity takeoff, bid solicitation, bid comparisons, estimate input, etc.


• Scope change estimates


• Bid form and specification writing


• Shop drawing review


• Create customer and project meeting notes


• Assemble and review Operation and Maintenance (O&M) manuals/As-Built drawings prior to delivery


• Create and maintain project schedules utilizing project scheduling software for review


• Create conceptual designs utilizing Autocad for review


• Assist Superintendent with the project execution


• Support the project team during project pursuit


• Continuous investigation for cost enhancement and process improvements


• Create and maintain project documentation in order to develop business writing and speaking skills


• Assist with project buy-out

Characteristics:

• Organized.


• Ability to communicate up and down ladder.


• Computer skills


• Job documentation filing system-consistent filing system.


• Look ahead months out-minimize short-term focus.  Find opportunities to save money or reduce costs.


• Read and understand job costs, variances, forecasting, estimates and estimating.


• Drawing review-coordination of all drawings.


• Professionalism-clothing, appearance, grooming.


• Cooperative team approach.


• Know customer Hot Points.


• Emotional intelligence.


• Interpersonal skills.


• Collaborative relationship with all.


• Safety awareness and consciousness.


• Be involved in pre-award/pre-construction communications.


• Participate in the development of the project schedule.


• Facilitate or develop-job meetings, meeting agenda, weekly update letters, punch lists, as-builts.

Qualifications

• Degree in an Engineering, Construction, or Architectural related degree from an accredited College or University or other related degree if supported by construction oriented course work or experience.


• Proficient knowledge of Excel and Word. Working knowledge of estimating, project management and cost accounting principles and software is preferred.


• Minimum two (2) years demonstrated successful construction experience required.


• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office are required.


• Strong time management, detail oriented, and excellent communication skills are required.


• Prior experience in the construction execution of office, manufacturing, industrial or distribution projects preferred.

Miller-Valentine Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer/M/F/D/V and is looking for diversity in candidates for employment.