Assistant Project Manager

At Brinkmann, our purpose is people, and our passion is building. 

Is creativity at your core to provide the best right answer?  Are you managing large construction projects as if they are your own?  Are you always prepared to build success with honesty and accountability?  Do you stand up and speak out on behalf of your new and repeat clients? 

If these values are important to you, apply now!

Our Top Incentives:

• 100% Employee Owned
• Competitive salary and annual merit increase
• Annual bonus program
• Company contributed 401K
• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans with HSA
• Work life balance
• Service Awards including paid sabbaticals and milestone bonus
• Continuing Education Reimbursement
• Community involvement, team building events, and “Fun Committee” celebrations
• Positive and collaborative work environment

The Assistant Project Manager is responsible for assisting the Project Manager and Superintendent in all aspects of the day-to-day construction management. This position will contribute in all activities including preconstruction, field and office operations, financial and business acumen, and personal development. With Brinkmann’s “concept-to-completion” business model, you will receive a high-level of responsibility leading to a career path in project management with a leader in the industry. 

• Identify and pursue new business development opportunities including maintaining positive client relationships to leverage future repeat business
• Run negotiated and hard bid estimate process, demonstrating a thorough understanding of the plan specs to propose value engineering solutions
• Work with the Project Manager to assist in preparation of general contract and subcontract administration
• Runs the job site with the Project Manager, closes out a job by completing the building turnover, existing utility coordination, and AHJ project closeout
• Performs office operations functions with the Project Manager oversight to include completing change order process for subcontractors, completing CPM schedule, securing permits, conducting job start up, running meetings, completing CCD process, and demonstrating an understanding of correspondence needs
• Assist the Project Manager with financial processes with minimal oversight
• Display a commitment to learning and self-improvement with a desire and effort to acquire new knowledge or skills beyond what is required. Volunteer to create and facilitate training
• Take ownership for the quality and timeliness of work and achieve results with little oversight
• Listen to others and communicates in an effective manner by conveying ideas and facts orally and in writing to effectively reach the intended audience
• Ability to understand and solve complex challenges to present time sensitive alternative solutions
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Civil, Architectural or Construction), construction management or related field required
• 3+ years' experience performing full life cycle commercial construction management preferably within diverse market sectors including High-Rise, Multifamily/Student Housing, Senior Living, Large Box Industrial, and Hospitality
• Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal
• Proficiency with computer applications including Procore, Microsoft Office suite, and SharePoint
• Key success factors include passion for the industry, self-motivated, strong work ethic, time management, organized, detail-oriented, and creative
• Travel is likely as clients and projects are regional and national
• Must be authorized to work in the United States and not require work authorization sponsorship by our company, for this position currently or in the future