Assistant Project Manager - Retail/Restaurant - Bethesda, MD

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Job description

Our client are seeking a self-motivated individual to join as an Assistant Project Manager. This role offers an excellent opportunity to grow within the commercial construction industry and work alongside a team of dedicated and driven professionals.

Client Details

Our client specializes in complex commercial renovations and buildouts in sectors including Restaurant, Retail, Hospitality, and other Commercial Specialties.

Description

• Proactively building relationships with Clients, Subcontractors, and Team Members.
• Assisting Project Managers in all project phases, from Estimating through Close-Out, ensuring Client satisfaction with every detail and managing administrative needs.
• Working with Project Managers and on-site Superintendents to deliver high-quality projects and total customer satisfaction.
• Preparing and tracking all construction documentation (e.g., Submittals, RFIs, Subcontractor Change Orders, Meeting Minutes) to ensure projects stay on schedule and on budget, with minimal direction following initial onboarding.
• Organizing and storing all project documentation per established filing and naming conventions.
• Monitoring tasks requiring follow-up, such as collecting information from external Team Members.
• Collaborating with the Accounting Team for payment processing and subcontractor invoicing.
• Demonstrating comprehensive knowledge of each project, from the estimate and drawings through the buy-out strategy and schedule.
• Researching and initiating suggestions for improving company processes, showing a relentless commitment to progress and innovation.

Profile

• Bachelor's or Associate's Degree in Construction Management, Project Management, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• At least 1 year of experience in Construction Industry.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, presentation, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• High sense of urgency to work independently and prioritize assignments while remaining effective in a fast-paced team environment.
• Experience with the following programs/applications is a plus:
  • Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
  • Microsoft Project or Primavera P6
  • Adobe Acrobat, Blue Beam Revu, or other PDF developers/editors
  • Project Management Software (e.g., Procore)

Job Offer

• Competitive Salary
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Group Medical Insurance: Health, Dental & Vision
• Paid Leave of Absence
• Six Paid Holidays
• Professional Training & Career Development
• Structured 90-day Onboarding Program

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

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