Construction Management Associate

RPM International

Spokane, WA


JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsible for contributing to and validating proposals and specifications.

o Conceptual Phase (specification development, establishment of milestone dates)

o Program Planning Phase

o Design Phase

o Conduct Pre-Proposal Meetings

o Proposal Phase

Construction Phase

o Conduct Pre Construction

o Effective Close-out

o Cost Estimates and schedules

o Use of ebuilder for all project documentation per policy manual.

Assist the Construction Manager in tracking project costs, budget variances, and profitability.

Accountable for Quality Assurance.

Ensure subcontractor has submitted the required documents.

Establish timelines and goals.

Manage key metrics and report on as required.

When needed, coordinate with Program Managers, Project Administrators, Project Estimators, Specification Writers, Sales Representatives, and RBM.

Assist in the review of submitted proposals and contractor interviews for specification and contractual compliance.

Review of line-item generated proposal documents.

Direct Project Superintendents as needed.

Competencies:

Adaptable, willingness to change with business necessity

Professional and lead by example

Diversity awareness and ability to adjust to multiple personalities

Planning and organizational skills.  Able to juggle multiple priorities and demonstrate good task management

Excellent customer service skills and ability to build relationships

Technical knowledge of all products and services that WTI offers

Understanding of Construction Management tasks

Superior written, oral and digital communication skills

Able to create performance reporting

24 hour reply response to all inquiries

Ability to use and understand Microsoft Office and other software as required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Specification Development Stage:

Works with Construction Manager and Sales Representative to establish a scope of work for the project.

Completion of specification request and related documents.

Responsible for specification review as required by the Construction Manager.

Pre-Proposal Stage:

Conducts Pre-Proposal Meeting and distribute completed Pre-Proposal meeting documentation to all applicable parties. 

Assist Construction Manager in reviewing of proposals.

Prepare Proposal Documents as directed by Construction Manager.

Pre-Construction Stage:

Publish Project Schedule.

Assists Construction Manager in planning and coordinating the Pre-Construction Meeting.

Engages with Project Superintendent to provide necessary project information.

Conducts Pre-Construction Meeting and and distribute completed Pre-Construction Meeting documentation to all applicable parties.

Obtain Building Permit when required.

Construction Stage:

Review Daily Inspection Forms and ensures they are distributed to all applicable parties and uploaded into project files.

Visits job site as necessary or directed by Construction Manager.

Conduct weekly Progress Meetings, virtual or onsite, and distribute meeting minutes to all applicable parties.

Maintain Project Schedule and update on a weekly basis.

Perform site audits as appropriate.

Review subcontractor payment requests with Construction Manager.

Assemble AIA billing applications for Construction Manager's review and approval.

Assist Construction Manager, Project Superintendent, Subcontractor, Owner, or Sales Representative as needed.

Close Out Stage:

Assist Construction Manager in coordinating final inspection.

Ensure all required documents are uploaded into the project files.

Other Requirements:

Ability to travel out of town, may include overnight travel

Must have transportation and a valid driver’s license

Ability to work weekends and/or holidays if needed

Ability to pass pre-employment drug test

Ability to read, write and speak English

Open to relocation after completion of program