The Role
Support and manage multiple building rehabilitation and construction projects from inception to close-out. Prepare and evaluate RFQs/RFPs, negotiate contracts, coordinate approvals, manage consultants/contractors, supervise staff, and maintain project schedule and budget throughout all phases.
Summary Generated by Built In
PMA has immediate openings for a full-time multi-year position of Assistant Project Manager/Assistant Owner’s Project Manager to support major building rehabilitation, sustainability, and/or new construction projects in the Central Massachusetts area. The successful candidate(s) will work closely with the existing PMA OPM team and be physically located on-site. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing multiple projects through all phases in a project life cycle, from inception to close-out.
Organizational Responsibilities
- Solicitation of Request for Qualifications (RFQs) and Request for Proposals (RFPs) for both Design Consultants and General Contractors,
- Prepare, coordinate, and review consultant and/or General Contractor RFQs/RFPs,
- Assist in coordinating and securing all necessary internal and external project approvals,
- Provide technical and professional assistance in ranking and evaluating proposals,
- Drive the contract and fee negotiation process for A/Es or GCs,
- Work in conjunction with the consultants during the design phase to ensure adherence to scope, budget, and schedule
- Manages the consultant, contractor, and engineering services during the construction phase
- Manages the various key stakeholders and project participants through construction and project completion
- Coordinate and communicate with the project stakeholders
- Provides supervision and technical guidance to assistant project managers, engineers, resident engineers and support staff on assigned projects
- Responsible for the project schedule and project budget, in tandem, through all phases of the project’s life cycle
Position Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, or related field required.
- 2+ years of related experience working as part of a project team.
- Experience in project design and construction elements strongly preferred.
- Availability to work full-time, Monday through Friday, as necessary, required.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to read and understand plans and specifications, are required.
- An exceptional ability to remain organized and handle multiple action items simultaneously is required.
- Proficiency in using MS Excel and managing MS SharePoint.
- Proficiency in MS Office and MS Teams required.
- Working knowledge of PMWeb or Procore preferred
- Working knowledge of Primavera P6 or similar software preferred.
- Ability to pass a security background check required
- Experience and working knowledge of the Massachusetts public bidding process and public bidding laws preferred (i.e. MGL Ch. 25A, 149, 149A)
Additional Requirements
Physical: Standing or sitting for long periods; must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times and spend extended hours in front of a computer screen.
Cognitive: Problem-solving, written, and verbal communication skills; computer and software skills; and ability to read and interpret text online or in printed form.
About PMA
At PMA, employee well-being is a daily priority. We offer a combination of workplace options that include a PMA office location; work-from-home; or a client site. Wherever we work, we openly share knowledge as we believe that collaboration with peers improves our work product and that pursuing subject matter expertise is a lifelong endeavor.
We are committed to a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion. We affirm and respect diverse backgrounds and opinions because we believe they yield the best solutions for our clients. We promote emotional intelligence and trust by nurturing these values within our new hires.
We encourage staff to develop rewarding, long-term careers at PMA, and we implement formal leadership development programs that help you attain your goals. At PMA, shared success is a core value. Every employee who contributes is recognized, celebrated, and rewarded. We look for self-driven candidates eager to assume responsibility and join a community of respect founded on collaboration and accountability, not titles. If you aim to transform the project management practice toward continuous improvement of project outcomes, the profession, and yourself, PMA looks forward to warmly welcoming you to our team.
We offer competitive pay and benefits, wellness programs for you and your family, and career development opportunities to advance your professional goals.
As a PMA professional, you will be empowered to make timely and effective decisions and significant daily contributions to complex facets of project delivery. Join a team that has achieved a world-class reputation in the construction industry and has been voted a “Best Place to Work.”
PMA offers competitive wages and comprehensive benefits, including medical, prescription, dental, vision, time off with pay, 401(k) with company match, life, disability, and professional development reimbursement for qualifying employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression), disability, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. Qualified female and minority applicants are encouraged to apply.
EOE, including persons with disabilities and veterans.
VEVRAA federal contractor.
Top Skills
MS Office
Microsoft Teams
Excel
Ms Sharepoint
Pmweb
Primavera P6
Procore
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The Company
What We Do
PMA Consultants is a nationally recognized program, project, and construction management consulting firm founded in 1971. PMA is comprised of over 200 experts in a variety of specialty areas with experience on major projects nationwide. We are recognized pioneers and leaders in the construction industry and experts in dispute avoidance and resolution. With PMA on your team, you gain a trusted technical advisor with more than three decades of experience implementing customized, innovative and successful solutions that are models for the construction industry.
