at Rutherford Diversified Industries, LLC in Tucson, Arizona, United States
Job Description
Job Summary
We are looking for a detail-oriented Assistant Construction Project Manager to join our team. You will help manage the day-to-day operations of construction projects from pre-construction to closeout. Your goal is to ensure smooth communication between the field team, subcontractors, and clients while keeping projects on schedule and within budget.
Key Responsibilities
- Project Administration & Document Control:
- Manage and log Requests for Information (RFIs), submittals, and architectural instructions.
- Maintain up-to-date project documents, contracts, and meeting minutes.
- Scheduling & Planning:
- Assist in developing and updating master project schedules using Critical Path Method (CPM) techniques.
- Track daily progress and report delays or milestones to the primary Project Manager.
- Financial & Cost Management:
- Track project expenses, review subcontractor pay applications, and process vendor invoices.
- Assist in drafting change orders and estimating costs for project modifications.
- Field & Subcontractor Coordination:
- Communicate regularly with suppliers, trade partners, and field superintendents.
- Help coordinate site logistics, safety procedures, and quality control inspections.
- Project Closeout:
- Help manage punch lists and gather final closeout manuals, warranties, and as-built documents.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field (equivalent field experience may be considered).
- Experience: 1 to 4 years of experience in construction management or working in an engineering/project support role.
- Reading Plans: Ability to read and interpret architectural and structural drawings, blueprints, and specifications.
- Software Skills: Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word) and industry software such as Procore, Bluebeam, or MS Project. As noted by professionals on strong competency in digital tools like Procore and Bluebeam is essential for daily administrative tracking.
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written skills to act as a clear liaison between different project stakeholders
- Willing to travel.
