Assist project managers with construction projects from startup through closeout, including schedules, logs, drawing reviews, vendor bids, purchase orders, subcontracts, change orders, permitting, subcontractor communication, invoice coding, site visits, punch lists, and closeout materials. The role supports commercial construction projects and requires coordination with project teams, field personnel, vendors, and subcontractors.
What You Can Expect at CMC Design Build
At CMC DESIGN BUILD, we value diverse perspectives and welcome candidates whose experience may look different from the traditional path. If you can bring value, we want to hear from you.
Why CMC?
With 37+ years of experience designing and building food and beverage processing and distribution facilities nationwide, CMC offers the opportunity to work alongside leading companies including HP Hood, Coca-Cola, Amazon, Cumberland Farms, Daniele Foods, and Blount Fine Foods.
At CMC, you’ll have direct access to clients, industry experts, and opportunities to:
- Grow your expertise and take on new challenges
- Build a career without having to leave the company
- Work independently in a results-driven environment
- Bring your ideas and perspective to the table
- Enjoy competitive benefits supporting your health, financial security, and life beyond work
We’re looking for energetic, talented professionals who speak up, listen well, collaborate, and step beyond their role to make an impact. You’ll thrive here if you’re driven to get things done, see obstacles as opportunities, and take pride in delivering great work.
If you’re looking for an entrepreneurial environment where you can grow, make an impact, and enjoy the journey, CMC DESIGN BUILD could be the right fit for you.
Join us as an Assistant Project Manager!
Some of your key responsibilities include:
- Assist project managers with a variety of tasks from project start-up to close out
- Assist with preparing and maintaining files, schedules, & logs
- Drawing Reviews
- Locate vendors, prepare bid packages, & receive proposals
- Draft purchase orders, subcontracts and change orders
- Assist with the permitting process
- Distribute drawings to and communicate with subcontractors and field personnel
- Assist with invoice review and coding
- Visit the sites regularly and participate in the construction process.
- Assist with punch list and preparation of close out materials
Qualifications:
- Construction Management or Engineering Degree preferred.
- Be located in the Greater Boston area or willing to relocate immediately (not relocation reimbursement provided)
- At least 1 years of experience in a similar role, with Commercial Construction experience within the United States.
- Proficiency required in appropriate systems, including but not limited to MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
- Must be dependable, possess a sense of urgency, organized, detail-oriented, possess comfort while multi-tasking, and show strong follow-up skills
- Ability to interact and work closely with team members in a busy environment under pressure
- Excellent verbal and written communication and interrelationship skills
- Must take initiative, be open to learning and taking on new tasks
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